The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association is the national voice for all sectors of the forage and grassland industry. They offer a variety of resources to forage producers and also help to administer the federal On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program, which provides cost-share coverage and incentive for producers to improve forage stands and implement rotational grazing plans by reimbursing pre-approved fence and water infrastructure costs.

• PLANNING- rotational grazing improves your ability to manage your grass during drought, improves pasture productivity and enhances soil health. Having a plan allows you to confidently manage your pasture resources and pivot with changing growing conditions.

• GRAZING PLAN FUNDING - get up to $1750 (85%) of your grazing plan development and mentorship covered

• Grazing Plan PROJECT FUNDING - once completed, your grazing plan can be submitted to the CFGA along with an application for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) to apply for funding for development of your grazing project. Application intake is early spring (February-March) of each year; eligible costs include up to 70% of fencing & water infrastructure and perennial seeding in existing stands (to a max of $100,000 per producer*)

Katie is a certified mentor through the CFGA and can assist producers in developing grazing plans and submitting OFCAF funding applications during the intake period. If you are interested in discussing how this might benefit your operation or want to develop a grazing plan, contact her here: