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High Performance Forage Workshop

A three-day intensive training workshop on seed selection, multi-species forage establishment, quality and production improvement, and harvest/storage optimization.

Overview:
The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) has developed a three-day intensive training workshop to be offered to interested parties across Canada. As the recognized national forage organization, the CFGA strives to develop further resources to support the production and marketability of Canada’s forage industry. This workshop will provide an opportunity for agronomists and technical teams to further develop their knowledge of forage performance to better support producers and growers across Canada. This workshop will be open to agriculture and environmental staff, agrologists, and other industry professionals, and will be offered both in-person in Manitoba and virtually.

Details:
This workshop will take place on March 5th-7th, 2025 at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, with a virtual attendance option.

Led by Dr. Dan Undersander from the University of Wisconsin, with support from subject matter experts, attendees will be walked through a comprehensive, detailed agenda over three days. Breakout discussions and activities will allow for theoretical knowledge application for attendees’ respective contexts. 

Attendees are expected to participate throughout the workshop, with continuing education units (CEUs) available for CCAs attending in person upon workshop completion.

The workshop will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a virtual attendance option. Continuing education units will be available for in-person attendees. French translation available for virtual attendees.

WORKSHOP AGENDA
(Subject to change)

Day 1 – March 5th
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm Welcome, Orientation and Overview

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Genetics and Seed Selection in the local context

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Genetics, Variety Testing and Variety Selection

2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Seed and Seed Production/ Gene flow 

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Q&A

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm BREAK

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Clovers Growth and Development

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Alfalfa Growth and Development

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Grass Growth and Development

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Group Activity  

Day 2 – March 6th
8:00 am - 8:45 am Mixed Species Management

8:45 am - 9:45 am Soils, Fertility and Manure Management

9:45 am - 10:15 am Insect Management

11:15 am - 12 pm Establishment

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm LUNCH

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm Quality Terms and Definitions

1:30 - 2:15 pm Cutting Management

2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Group Activity

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm BREAK

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Weed Management

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Disease Management

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Alfalfa in Rotations

5:30 pm - 5:45 pm Group Activity

Day 3 – March 7th
8:00 am - 8:45 am Mowing and Field Drying

8:45 am - 9:30 am Contract Harvesting

9:30 am - 9:45 am BREAK

9:45 am - 10:30 Silage Preservation

10:30 am - 11:15 am Hay Preservation

11:15 am - 11:30 am Q&A with Doug Cattani

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Group Activity

12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Funding Opportunities

12:15 pm - 12:30 pm Closing Comment

Download the High Performance Forage Workshop Outline and Agenda here (subject to change).

COST

Each registration includes workshop reference materials. In-person registration includes catered breaks, and lunch on the second day.

In-Person Workshop*

     $510.00 CAD / person - Individual

     $350.00 CAD / person - Group rate, minimum of 5

*Registration includes in-person attendance to full workshop, workshop materials, catered breaks, and lunch on Day 2. CEUs available.

Virtual Workshop Registration**

     $170.00 CAD / person - Individual online rate

**Registration includes online access to workshop presentations (live). Online attendees cannot participate in activities/discussions. CEUs NOT available for online attendees. French translation available.

If you have questions contact Emma at [email protected].

Funding for this project [in part] has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund.

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