Making Pasture Work for Farmers with E.Ann Clark
Public Event
Thu, Mar 13 7:00 PM EDT + 1 more
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Making Pasture Work for Farmers with E. Ann Clark
Webinar series, online discussion forum & summer pasture walks
These webinars are OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Events (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing category.
Are you ready to take your pasture to the next level?
Don't miss an opportunity to attend this 5-part series, including:
- Two jam-packed webinars (details below)
- Two weeks during which Ann will answer all your pasture-related questions
- Two pasture walks later this season
Ann Clark (academic and farmer) is a widely-recognized expert. She began farming 14 years ago after more than 30 years as a professor at the University of Guelph. Her research and teaching focused on plant science, especially grazing and pasture management. In her "retirement" she custom grazes beef and pastures poultry on her farm near Warkworth in Northumberland County.
Sign up for all or part of the 5-part Program - check out our bundle discount below if you take advantage of the whole package
Why Attend?
- Learn how to maximize net profits by minimizing inputs
- Envision what pasture can do for you and for your land, both on its own and as a service provider for the whole farm
- Connect with a community of farmers and landowners to share knowledge and solutions
Who Should Attend?
Novice farmers, graziers and landowners interested in sustainable land management and pasture-based systems. This course is applicable for those raising cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry!
Join us to explore how pasture and livestock can contribute to a more sustainable and profitable farming future.
What to Expect
Session One: Making Roughland Pasture Work for Farmers
March 13 | 7:00-8:30pm | Online
Pasture is the best, if not the only economic use of non-arable land, of which we have an abundance in Central Ontario. Yet pasture suffers from a PR problem. For those interested in net rather than in gross income – in making money by not spending money – managed grass is the ticket. During this webinar, learn how two area graziers have displaced infrastructure and inputs with creative and profitable approaches to roughland grazing. Participants will receive presentation materials in advance to review and give time to raise questions/comments relating to their own farm.
Session 2: Making Arable Pasture Work for Farmers
March 20 | 7:00-8:30pm | Online
Agriculture that degrades its own soil cannot claim to be sustainable. If you were tasked with designing a cropping system that not only increased net returns but also reversed soil quality decline, what would it look like? Would perennial swards or grazing livestock play a central role? What is a grassland ley, and which mixture might you want to plant? What services do pasture and livestock offer to whole farm management? This session will focus on answering these questions, as illustrated with practical examples drawn from the farming community. Participants will receive presentation materials in advance to review and give time to raise questions/comments relating to their own farm.
Online Question Forum: Connect, Share, and Learn
March 13-27 | 7:00pm- 9:00pm | Online
Over two weeks starting March 13, join Ann Clark and fellow participants for an interactive online forum. Participate in real time, or submit your comments and queries at your convenience. This is your chance to:
- Get personalized advice for your specific pasture-based enterprise
- Share your experiences, challenges, and solutions with other farmers
- Connect with a community of like-minded graziers to build knowledge and networks
Bundled Package price: $130
Webinars: $45 each with discussion forum included
Summer Pasture Walks: $25 each (pay later) or included in bundle now for just $20 each.
Those who are unable to pay the full course registration fee may be eligible for financial assistance. We encourage those interested to reach out to the email below.
Questions? Email: education@farmsatwork.ca
About the Hosts
E. Ann Clark joined the farming community in 2010, after a 30+ year career as a professor in Plant Agriculture, mostly at University of Guelph. Her research and teaching program on grazing and organic farming systems now support custom grazing of beef cow/calf and pastured poultry on her 100 acre farm near Warkworth in Northumberland County.
Farms at Work is a non-profit organization working to protect healthy, active farmland across east central Ontario. For over a decade, Farms at work has been working to support farmers, new entrants, and landowners through education, mentorship, and research.
$45.00 - $130.00
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