News & Updates from the CFGA Team

March 8 was International Women’s Day, a global moment to recognize the women whose leadership, innovation and determination strengthen communities, industries and ecosystems.

Throughout January and February, the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) delivered two indepth webinar series designed to help producers strengthen their grazing systems ahead of the 2026 season.

The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is part of a national grassland coalition established in June 2024 committed to learning about, conserving, protecting and advocating for natural grasslands.

The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) opened the 2026 intake for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) on Feb. 1.

This year marks both the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralist (IYRP) and the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF).

Marie-Pier brought pasture planning into a new light by comparing pasture development to developing a winning hockey team. Like each player on the ice, each plant species plays an important role in keeping a pasture strong.

Joseph Graham (NBSCIA) spoke at the (CFGA) 16th Annual Conference to talk about drones and the opportunities they offer to agriculture. 

The UN’s designation of 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists recognizes the essential role rangelands and pastoral communities play in global sustainability, biodiversity, and food security.

Ronnie Drever, Bronwyn Rayfield and Negar Tafti shared information about Tomorrow’s Prairies project at the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association’s (CFGA) 16th Annual Conference.