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CFGA's 14th annual conference back in person in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.

FREDERICTON (Nov. 1, 2023) The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is excited to return to an in-person event for its 14th annual conference. Taking place Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., this is a not-to-be-missed event for anyone involved in the forage and grassland sector.


Conference Highlights

With the theme Forage Resilience in a Changing Landscape – Manage risk. Overcome Challenges. Discover opportunities, this year’s conference will celebrate the important environmental and economic role forages and grasslands play across the country while delivering the practical, grassroots-based agronomic knowledge the CFGA is known for. 

 

The CFGA is excited to once again have Dr. Frank Mitloehner from UC Davis open the conference. This year, he will present his keynote address on Wednesday, Nov. 29 when he provides the global picture on how methane from ruminants cycles through carbon in the soil.

 

Other speakers include:

  • Dan Undersander from the University of Wisconsin speaking about sustainability metrics for forage systems 
  • Josh Callen from the Hoyt Report providing a global forage export market update
  • Bart Lardner from the University of Saskatchewan speaking on advancing pasture management to store carbon and reduce methane emissions 

 

Other events and activities taking place at the CFGA 14th Annual Conference are: 

  • ·    Technical workshops on grassland inventories and knowledge tech transfer extension 
  • ·    Welcome reception 
  • ·    Panel discussions
  • ·    Living Labs showcase and solutions pathway
  • ·    CFGA Leadership Award reception 
  • ·    Tradeshow
  • ·    Post-conference tour to Agriculture and Agri-Food's Agassiz Research and Development Centre and local farms
  • ·    Online learning

 

Visit the conference website for more information, including a full agenda.

 

Media Relations:

Trudy Kelly Forsythe, Communications, Canadian Forage and Grassland Association

506-333-4260

info@canadianfga.ca

 

About the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association:

Incorporated in 2010, the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association provides a national voice for all Canadians who produce hay and forage products and for those whose production is dependent upon forage/grassland production.