Forage Field Day at the Fossen Ranch

Forage Field Day

Field Day

Rock Creek, June 21

This field day toured irrigated and non-irrigated fields to discuss annual and perennial forage varieties and how to conduct and design producer-led field trials. Soil building, irrigation and adapting to unpredictable weather were also strong themes of this field day.

Resources:

• KBFA Field Day Summary: Forage Field Day in Rock Creek, June 21, 2018
• Farm management recommendations prepared by Dr. Catherine Tarasoff: Dryland Cropping – Transition to Perennial Crops

• Research manual for producers doing on-farm research: A Guide to On-Farm Demonstration Research
• Research example case studies led by producers:
  
  • 5-way Alfalfa Blend and Seeding Rate Trial: “Detailed Measurements Show What your Eyes Can’t See”
  • Kale for Late Season Grazing Trial: “Testing an Idea Before Betting the Farm On It”
  • Alfalfa Variety Trial: “Using Science to Guide Decision-Making”
  • Perennial Grass Forage Trial: “Even Inconclusive Forage Trial Findings Offer Benefits”

• Research note: Best Practices for Alfalfa Establishment, Montana State University Extension

Event details:
Date and Time: June 21, Noon – 4:00 pm,  Fossen Air Ranch, 4985 Hwy 3 and Greg MacDonald`s Ranch 4685 Hwy 3
Presenter: Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, Thompson Rivers University, the BC Forage Council and the Agriculture Research Station in Pendleton, Oregon. Catherine also developed the Guide to On-Farm Demonstration Research.
Support: Anne Skinner, PAg., Regional Agrologist with the Ministry of Agriculture