Field Day Overview
This cutting-edge educational field day will provide local ranchers and farmers with practical knowledge and skills in advanced pasture management techniques, focusing on virtual fencing technology implementation, advanced rotational grazing principles, and a comprehensive walkthrough of the BC Forage Council Grazing Response Index. Participants will gain hands-on experience with this revolutionary OFCAF-funded technology that's transforming modern grazing management practices.
Calling all RANCHERS & FARMERS! Join BC Grazing Mentors and OFCAF Recipients at Casorso Ranch to learn cutting-edge virtual fencing technology, advanced rotational grazing principles, and monitoring tools for data-driven grazing decisions. Discover how to access new grazing areas, reduce fencing costs and labor, extend your grazing season, and maximize pasture productivity while cutting feed costs and improving your bottom line.
Presenters: Casorso Ranch Team and Grazing Mentors Rob Dinwoodie and Tim Ross
Session 1: Virtual Fencing Technology Workshop and Demonstration
Introduction to virtual fencing systems and GPS collar technology
Live demonstration of virtual fence setup and programming
Cattle behavior training tips and adaptation techniques
Cost-benefit and ROI considerations
Integration with existing ranch infrastructure
Session 2: Advanced Rotational Grazing with Virtual Fencing and OFCAF Funding
Principles of advanced rotational grazing using virtual boundaries
Dynamic paddock design and flexible grazing cells
Maximizing pasture recovery periods with rotational grazing
Real-time grazing management adjustments
Overview of On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) opportunities
Virtual fencing funding eligibility and application process
Funding timelines and implementation support
Session 3: Practical Pasture Assessment and Grazing Response Index
Guided pasture walk on Casorso Ranch property
Grazing Response Index (GRI) methodology
Plant health indicators and monitoring strategies
Data integration between virtual fencing and pasture assessment
Our comprehensive GRI booklet will be available at this event - free for BC Forage Council members and $15 CAD for non-members. This is your opportunity to take home a valuable resource and gain the confidence to implement this science-based tool on your own operation.
Don't miss this chance to add powerful monitoring and virtual fencing tools to your grazing management toolkit!
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