The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) opened the 2026 intake for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) on Feb. 1. In anticipation of high demand for OFCAF, the CFGA encourages producers to familiarize themselves with the Advanced Grazing Systems learning resources the CFGA offers and to complete their grazing plan in preparation for their project submissions. 2026 intake closes March 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. 
  
The CFGA is hosting a bilingual Producer Information Session for potential applicants to ask questions on Friday, March 6, at 10 a.m. Pacific/11 a.m. Mountain/12 p.m. Central/1 p.m. Eastern. 
 
Register here 
  
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced the extension of the OFCAF program for three years in January 2025 with the CFGA administering up to $16.1 million to continue to support farmers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec in planning and implementing short-term rotational grazing practices. 
 
Grazing plan development 

You can find more background, the grazing plan template and grazing plan checklist here. We also encourage you to talk to your provincial partner bout graze days and rest days specific to your location. 

  
Mentor training and support 

If you are interested in becoming an Advanced Grazing Systems Mentor, you will find more details here or contact Emma Brooks at [email protected]. Part of the pre-work is completing the Advanced Grazing Systems course for Mentors. This includes a walkthrough of how to complete the grazing plan template so it is a valuable, free resource to get potential mentors started towards helping other people with the process. 
  
The CFGA also offers support for field days, information sessions, mentor training opportunities and bursaries and virtual sessions. Reach out to your provincial partner for more information! 
 
More information about OFCAF.