Become a Mentor
Created in partnership with Farmers for Climate Solutions, the CFGA’s mentorship program was developed to ensure that knowledge and know-how on rotational grazing can be easily accessed across Canada.
Mentors are lifelong learners who are keen to share their knowledge and learn in the process. Mentors are generally already well-versed in rotational grazing and interested in helping 10 to 20 farmers develop their own grazing plans.
The CFGA’s mentorship program includes three main components:
- An online Advanced Grazing Systems (AGS) course for mentors (register below)
- A virtual mentor training workshop
- Ongoing access to a mentorship network and knowledge sharing events
The CFGA asks all mentors participating in the program to take our online AGS for Mentors course. This course helps familiarize mentors with the CFGA’s approach to advanced grazing, including funding guidelines and specific tools to help them best support producers.
Mentors must also complete two three-hour virtual training sessions that cover the basics of rotational grazing and the mentorship process, as well as how to access continued support. This program supports mentors with regular peer-to-peer sessions and on-demand resource materials. Mentors work through provincial partners who support them with extension support and by delivering the training.
Once mentors go through the online course and a virtual training, they can become a recognized CFGA mentor. Benefits of this include:
- Early access to funding opportunities
- The potential to be paid through the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) funding at a higher reimbursement rate (85 per cent, as compared to 70 per cent)
- Promotion and assistance finding mentees through the CFGA’s provincial partners
- Access to a network of CFGA mentors, including monthly mentor check-in meetings for continued learning and support
- Potential for paid speaking opportunities and funding for continuing education
Contact [email protected] with further questions.
Interested in Becoming a Mentor?
Please submit the form below to express your interest in becoming a mentor with the CFGA.
Our program administrator will review all submissions bi-weekly. We will determine your eligibility for the program and be in touch with next steps to start your training.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Sign up for the AGS Course as a Mentor
To register for the AGS online course as a Mentor in English, click HERE.
To register for the AGS online course as a Mentor in French, click HERE.
Once you are on the course page in the language of your choice, follow these steps to complete your enrollment:
If you don’t have a CFGA Canvas account:
Click “Enroll”
Enter your information in the form at the bottom of the page
Click “Register New Account”
You will receive a confirmation email. Open this email and click “Complete Registration”
Create a password and click “Register”
You will be taken to the course page. Click “Begin Course” to start the first module
If you already have a CFGA Canvas account:
Click “Enroll”
Click “Sign in to Enroll” and log in with your credentials
Click “Enroll in Course”
You should receive a message saying “Congratulations! You have successfully enrolled in [course name]!”
Click “Go to Course” to go to the course page
Click “Begin Course” to start the first module
To change your language settings:
From the course page, go to “Account” and then “Settings”
Click “Edit Settings”
Under “Language”, select your language of choice
If you need any support, please contact [email protected].
This Advanced Grazing Systems for Dairy sub-course aims to provide dairy producers across Canada with an introductory understanding of the concepts of rotational grazing and to help farmers like you develop a grazing plan that is well suited to your farming operation. Building on the concepts covered in the foundational AGS course, this course addresses common questions and concerns expressed by dairy producers. It also includes interviews and commentary from dairy producers who have been using AGS.
To register for the online AGS for Dairy course in English, click HERE.
To register for the online AGS for Dairy course in French, click HERE.
This Advanced Grazing Systems: Rotational Grazing in Brown Soil Landscapes sub-course focuses on grazing management in the brown soil zone. This course builds on the concepts covered in the foundational AGS course and aims to provide producers with an introductory understanding of the brown soil zone and the management considerations associated with it. The information provided in this course provides producers with enough information to develop a plan that is relevant to their farm operation in the brown soil zone.
To register for the online AGS: Rotational Grazing in Brown Soil Landscapes sub-course, click HERE.