Integrating Carbon and Biodiversity Indicators
The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is hosting a unique opportunity for grassland stakeholders nationwide to provide input into the integration of the Habitat & Biodiversity Assessment Tool (HBAT) data with existing inventory frameworks and biodiversity tools, including the National Grassland Inventory (NGI). Workshop attendees will learn about different approaches and have opportunities to provide feedback on the best approach for quantification/prediction modeling of biodiversity outcomes from implementing beneficial management practices (BMPs) on-farm that align with accredited biodiversity monitoring requirements.
This workshop will be offered in hybrid format on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Guelph, Ontario, with both in-person and online participation supported. The agenda is a full day, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern, with presentations from various speakers as well as multiple directed discussion periods incorporated. Those interested in registering should contact Kaylee Healy at [email protected] or John Pattison-Williams at [email protected] for further workshop details.
Connections and Strategies: A Knowledge Technology Transfer (KTT) Communications Workshop
Join the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) on Tuesday, Dec. 3, for a full day in-person-only workshop on using communications strategies and knowledge technology transfer (KTT) techniques to connect with audiences. This workshop for extension professionals, farm advisors, mentors and producers takes attendees on a deep dive into the theory behind establishing connections, learning as an interaction tool and outlining strategies to establish relationships with a desired audience. Featuring noted expert speakers on communications, marketing, and social sciences, this workshop promises to be an engaging experience with hands-on activities, demonstrations and real-world examples shared. Participants will leave with a suite of strategies and tools to immediately use to further connections within their industry or audience.
This workshop is free of charge. To register contact Kaylee Healy at [email protected].