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CFGA AGM provides update on 2024-2025 activities

May 19, 2025 Admin
The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) held its annual general meeting to report on activities during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
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Conference 2024 Recap: Using Decision Support Tools for Dairy Cow Pasture Management

May 12, 2025 Admin
François Labelle is an organic dairy producer and sheep farmer with more than 30 years of experience practicing pasture management. His presentation focused on using technology, specifically the Happy Grass app to improve pasture.
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Conference 2024 Recap: Rotational Grazing Experiences - Getting Started and the Journey

May 5, 2025 Admin
Brenda Hsueh, owner of Black Sheep Farm near Chesley, Ontario, and program coordinator with Farmers for Climate Solutions, presented at the CFGA’s 15th Annual Conference.
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Conference 2024 Recap: Perennial Forages as Key Contributors to Sustainable Agriculture

April 28, 2025 Admin
Dr. Ralph Martin, retired from University of Guelph, presented one of the keynote addresses at the CFGA’s 15th Annual Conference.
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Earth Day 2025: Celebrate grasslands and protect biodiversity

April 21, 2025 Admin
While the overarching theme for Earth Day 2025 is "Our Power, Our Planet,” which focuses on renewable energy, Earth Day Canada’s 2025 campaign is all about biodiversity protection.
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CFGA Partner Spotlight: Glacier Farm Media

April 14, 2025 Admin
The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is pleased to share this guest blog from its valued Platinum annual partner, Glacier Farm Media.
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Conference 2024 Recap: Grazing Tools, Tips and New Technologies - Virtual Cattle Fence

April 7, 2025 Admin
Tim Prior, co-owner of Brussels Agri-Services Ltd./Grazing Meadows Wagyu, presented at the CFGA’s 15th Annual Conference, Roots to Success: The Foundation of Resilient Agriculture.
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Three-year research project underway to help understand Canadian grassland trends

March 31, 2025 Admin
The CFGA is excited to be working with Nature United on a three-year research project aimed at understanding trends in the condition and extent of Canadian grasslands.
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Updates on OFCAF, producer info sessions, grazing plans and training for mentors

March 24, 2025 Admin
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) recently announced the extension of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) for the next three years. The funding includes up to $16.1 million in OFCAF funding to the CFGA.
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