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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20260218T203000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Cost of Production for Cow-Calf in North (Feb 18th\, Profitable Pasture-Based Beef))
DESCRIPTION:Cost of Production\, Winter Feeding & Risk Management: Making Pasture-Based Beef Pencil Out \nFeaturing Brenna Grant\, Executive Director of CanFax. \n\nUnderstand the full cow–calf cost of production in northern climates.\nCompare winter feeding systems (bale grazing\, swath grazing\, feeding in yard\, etc.) on a per-cow and per-acre basis.\nSimple record-keeping to make better feeding and culling decisions.\nHow to start cost-of-production tracking on your operation.\nHow to use BCRC/Canfax tools and calculators to benchmark your operation.\n\n  \nThis webinar is FREE for all PRFA Members (please renew with a 2026 membership) \n\nIf you are not a member\, please consider joining our grassroots non-profit that tackles “does it work here.”  With 30 years of demonstration & research projects we are dedicated to sharing knowledge!  Stay informed of upcoming events and projects – Become a Member today!\n\nNon-Members: $30\nBecome a Basic Member + Webinar: $50 (webinar + membership included)\nBecome an Enhanced Member + Webinar: $75 (webinar\, access to webinar library + membership included). \n  \nWEBINAR LINK\nA link to the webinar will be emailed out to on Feb 17th to everyone who has registered. \n  \nWEBINAR RECORDING\nA webinar recording will be available after the session.\nAnyone who registers will receive a time-limited replay link after the webinar if they missed it live (available for 14 days).\nThe webinar recording will be available in our Webinar Library – Enhanced (& Friends of Forage) Members have ongoing access to our Webinar Library.\nIf you would like longer-term access to recordings\, consider upgrading to Enhanced. \n  \nNOTE: If you select a “Become a Basic Member” or “Become an Enhanced Member” ticket\, you will receive confirmation of your membership during the last week of February. \n\n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/webinar-cost-of-production-for-cow-calf-in-northern-climates-feb-18th/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20251127T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20251127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20251015T052048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T052239Z
UID:8658-1764250200-1764271800@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Livestock Management Workshop\, AGM & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Livestock Management Workshop (1:30-4:30pm) will focus on PROFITABLE practices in an everchanging industry.  After a group presentation producers will move between 3 groups to discuss crops\, livestock nutrition and economics with Greg Tegart\, Mike Witt\, and Jim Forbes. \n\nSeeding\, grazing strategies\, drought adaptability and farm business decisions will all be discussed throughout the workshop.\n\n  \nThe AGM will start around 4:30 and be followed by Supper. \n\nLearn about everything the PRFA has been up to in 2025 and a few items in the works for 2026.\n\n  \nLocation: 10556 100 Street\, Taylor.  From Dawson Creek 45 min drive (56km).  From Fort St John 18 min drive (18km). \n \n  \n  \n\,
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/livestockmanagementworkshop-agm/
LOCATION:Peace Community Church\, 10556 100st\, Taylor\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250916T161500
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250826T064204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T195807Z
UID:8605-1758013200-1758039300@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Multi-Species Grazing (Sept 16th)
DESCRIPTION:Interested in using different livestock species to manage brush\, weeds and pasture health?\nLearn practical tools from multi-species grazing expert Lee Sexton. \nCome to Rob Larson’s on Tuesday SEPT 16th for classroom learning and in-field demos.  Simple lunch included. \nTargeted grazing\, using livestock as tools to manage vegetation\, fencing design/layout\, watering systems and more. \n  \nSite: 5072 Doig Road\, Rose Prairie\, BC.     Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q3XE1CdWD23nKCFc6 \nDriving: 1hour 39min (127km) min from Dawson Creek or 43 min (52Km) from FSJ. \n   \n \n \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/multispeciesgrazing_sept16th/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250814T064548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T064548Z
UID:8577-1756234800-1756242000@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:AUG 26th: Corn for Livestock Feed @ Lintott's (7-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Want to see a corn crop for livestock feed and explore other annual crop options? \nCome to Lloyd Lintott’s on Tuesday AUG 26th from7-9pm\, for the final evening in our AUG Grazing Series. \nSite: 186 Riverside Road\, East Pouce (20km SE of DC).  Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ozedRkJvDZ9QL1PU8 \nDriving: 20min (20km) min from Dawson Creek or 1 hr 16 min (95Km) from FSJ.
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/aug-26th-corn-for-livestock-feed/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250814T055656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T070603Z
UID:8562-1755628200-1755637200@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:AUG 19th: Brush Fire and Fire Wagon #2 @ Bear Mountain Community Pasture\, 6:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Wondering how prescribed fire can reduce brush encroachment?  Want to see what grew back and what didn’t after this spring’s prescribed fire? \nCome to Bear Mountain Community Pasture on Tuesday AUG 19th from 6:30-8:30pm\, for the third of our 4 evening events. \nWe will also showcase state of the art structural protection equipment available in the Peace and honour the late Keith Carroll. \nSite: Bear Mountain Community Pasture\, Arras (25km SW of DC).  Google Maps Pin: Bear Mountain Community Pasture – 2025 Prescribed Fire Site \nDriving: 25min (24km) min from Dawson Creek or 1 hr (77Km) from FSJ. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/aug-19th-brush-fire-and-fire-wagon-2-bear-mountain-community-pasture/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250801T193101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T193101Z
UID:8528-1755025200-1755032400@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:AUG 12th: Virtual Fencing @ Peace River Ranch (7-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Wondering about how virtual fencing is working for folks in the Peace Country? \nCome to Peace River Ranch on Tuesday AUG 12th from 7-9pm\, for the second of our 4 evening events. \nSite: Peace River Ranch\, Lower Cache Road (30km NW of FSJ).  Google Maps: Peace River Ranch Arena \nDriving: 1hr 22min (113lm) min from Dawson Creek or 32 min (30Km) from FSJ.
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/aug-12th-virtual-fencing/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250527T214805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T215932Z
UID:8261-1754420400-1756242000@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:AUGUST Grazing Series
DESCRIPTION:Back for another summer: AUG Grazing Series \nTuesday evening pasture walks & learning from other ranchers/farmers. \nSAVE THE DATES: Aug 5th\, Aug 12th\, Aug 19th and Aug 26th \nMore information and registration will be available the end of June. \n \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/august-grazing-series/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250723T213948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T215650Z
UID:8499-1754420400-1754427600@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:AUG 5th: Grazing Response @ Schweitzer's (7-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how the Grazing Response Index can help you assess your pastures the SIMPLE & EFFICIENT way. \nCome to Troy and Kristina Schweitzer’s on Tuesday AUG 5th from 7-9pm\, for the first of our 4 evening events. \nSite: 2948 220 Rd\, east of Farmington. \nDriving: 23 min from Dawson Creek or 58 min from FSJ. \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/aug-5th-grazing-response-schweitzers-7-9pm/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250723T195916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T195916Z
UID:8477-1753794000-1753804800@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Pasture vs Hay: what soils tell us (July 29th)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tues July 29th with host Darwin Linford and Soil Specialsist Dieter Geesing. \nWe will discuss soil water management\, building organic mater\, landspray application\, rotational grazing and more. \n \nSite Details (2476 Pingel Creek Road\, Taylor BC) : we will enter the grazing field along the road at a cattle gate (attendees will not drive all the way to the yard). A road widening project is in progress\, be prepared for extra traffic\, parking will be just inside the cattle gate on the E side of the road (red pin). \nDriving to Site: 28 min from FSJ and 34 min from DC
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/pasture-vs-hay-what-soils-tell-us-july-29th/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250527T192410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T181634Z
UID:8232-1750327200-1750348800@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Pasture Tour (June 19th)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a great day of all things forage – there will be something for everyone! \nHighlightling seeding\, winter feeding\, nutrient applications\, watering systems\, forest to forage and reclamation in Montney\, BC. \nLunch will be provided – please bring a lawn chair. \nCOME FOR THE INFORMATION AND ENJOY THE CAMARADERIE. \nPARKING: at the pullout on the 254 Rd. (Parking pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WzijNaTjFG7Cacdv5)\nCAR POOL to Starting location: from the parking pullout\, drive a little over a 1/2 mile east to the starting location – maps below. (Starting pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bckFx3KPASdxcXGg8) \n  \n \n  \n  \nPin to start Location (30min NW of FSJ): https://maps.app.goo.gl/bckFx3KPASdxcXGg8 \n \n \n \nPin to parking location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WzijNaTjFG7Cacdv5 \nPin for starting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bckFx3KPASdxcXGg8 \n  \nThinking of becoming a member? Go to https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/ to learn about the benefits of Membership. \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/2025-pasture-tour-june-19th/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250415T214513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T215759Z
UID:8151-1747918800-1748106000@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Chainsaw Level 1 Course\, May 22-23-24th\, Expression of Interest
DESCRIPTION:If you have an interest in taking a  Chainsaw Level 1 Course please select an “Expression of Interest in Chainsaw Level 1” ticket. \nThe training will take place on the afternoon of May 22nd\,  and all day May 23rd & 24th (2.5 day course). \nApprox cost would be around $1000
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/chainsaw-level-1-course-may-22-23-24th-expression-of-interest/
LOCATION:BC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250415T214425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T214823Z
UID:8146-1747731600-1747915200@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Basic WILDLAND FIRE TRAINING\, May 20-22nd CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nIncredible\, timely opportunity to (1) receive training on how to fight fire safely and (2) increase knowledge of fire & fire behaviour.\nThis is the ONLY Basic Fire Schools being offered by the Peace River Forage Association in 2025.\nThere are 14 seats available ($500/seat).\n2.5 day Basic Fire School:\n\nthe first day will be in-class (9am-5pm\, please pack a lunch).\nthe second day will be in-class and in the field (9am-5pm\, please pack a lunch).\nthe third day will be in the field (9am-12pm).\n\nTraining will be provided by Northern FireWoRx and will include ICS100\, S100 and S185 which are all the basic courses required by BC Wildfire Service standards. \n\nICS 100: Incident Command System 100\nS100 Basic Fire Suppression & Safety \nS185 Fire entrapment Avoidance\n\nDuring the Training: participants will complete written\, oral and field exams. \n \n\n\n\nPin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2MocDrxxvLkE8SX6\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you take a 2024 Fire Schools (aka Wildland Fire Training)?\nIn order to remain current with your S100 Certification\, please consider taking this quick online recertification course for $25.\n\n\nrecertification needs to be completed prior to the 1 year anniversary of the initial training.\nhttps://www.s100aonline.com/courses/s100a-firefighting-refresher-course-and-annual-re-certification-2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot a member?  Please check out our Memberships at https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/.
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/basic-wildland-fire-training-may2025/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250404T010853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T034213Z
UID:8062-1745312400-1745514000@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Basic WILDLAND FIRE TRAINING\, POSTPONED until MAY
DESCRIPTION:April 11th UPDATE: This event has been postponed until May.  Dates will be released shortly.\nIncredible\, timely opportunity to (1) receive training on how to fight fire safely and (2) increase knowledge of fire & fire behaviour.\nThis is the only Basic Fire Schools being offered by the Peace River Forage Association in 2025.\nThere are 14 seats available ($275/seat).\nThree day Basic Fire School:\n\nthe first day will be in-class (9am-5pm\, please pack a lunch).\nthe second day will be in-class and in the field (9am-5pm\, please pack a lunch).\nthe third day will be in the field (9am-5pm\, please pack a lunch).\n\nTraining will be provided by Northern FireWoRx and will include ICS100\, S100 and S185 which are all the basic courses required by BC Wildfire Service standards. \n\nICS 100: Incident Command System 100\nS100 Basic Fire Suppression & Safety \nS185 Fire entrapment Avoidance\n\nDuring the Training: participants will complete written\, oral and field exams. \n \n\n\n\nPin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2MocDrxxvLkE8SX6\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you take a 2024 Fire Schools (aka Wildland Fire Training)?\nIn order to remain current with your S100 Certification\, please consider taking this quick online recertification course for $25.\n\n\nrecertification needs to be completed prior to the 1 year anniversary of the initial training.\nhttps://www.s100aonline.com/courses/s100a-firefighting-refresher-course-and-annual-re-certification-2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot a member?  Please check out our Memberships at https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/.
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/basic-wildland-fire-training-april22-24/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250404T201705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T160837Z
UID:8075-1745312400-1745341200@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:CREW Leader Wildland Fire Training\, APRIL 22nd at Peace River Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Have you taken Wildland Fire Training (ICS 100\, S100 & S185) and want to learn more? \nOne day Crew Leader Training:\n\nApril 22nd\, 9am-5pm (please pack a lunch).\nThere are 15 seats available ($50/seat).\n\nTraining will be provided by Northern FireWoRx and will include S235\, S212 and S230 which are all the courses recognized by BC Wildfire Service standards. \n\nS235: Burning off and Backfiring\nS212: Fire Line Communications \nS230: Crew Boss – Introduction to Supervision\n\n\n\n\nPin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2MocDrxxvLkE8SX6\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you take a 2024 Fire Schools (aka Wildland Fire Training)?\nIn order to remain current with your S100 Certification\, please consider taking this quick online recertification course for $25.\n\n\nrecertification needs to be completed prior to the 1 year anniversary of the initial training.\nhttps://www.s100aonline.com/courses/s100a-firefighting-refresher-course-and-annual-re-certification-2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot a member?  Please check out our Memberships at https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/.
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/crewleader-wildlandfiretraining-april22/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250131T223305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T051112Z
UID:7768-1742810400-1742828400@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Weather & Markets through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Farmers & Ranchers!  \nJoin us for a FREE event on March 24\, 2025\, at the North Peace Cultural Centre\, Fort St. John!  Lunch included \n\nWeather Outlook by world-renowned meteorologist Drew Lerner.   With decades of experience forecasting weather trends for agriculture\, Drew will provide crucial insights to help you plan ahead for the 2025 growing season.\nMarket Outlook by Farm Credit Canada\nFocus group: “Does it Pay?”\n\nReserve your FREE spot today. \n  \nProudly Sponsored by FCC and Peace Region Living Lab
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/weather-markets-through-the-looking-glass/
LOCATION:North Peace Cultural Center\, Meeting Room\, 10015 100 Ave\,\, Fort St John\,\, BC\, V1J 1Y7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250311T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250131T224301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T221248Z
UID:7765-1741699800-1741708800@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Dollars & Cents in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Renting vs Buying Farm Land & Equipment : how am I better off? \n2025 Market Outlook \nDoes it pay? An engaging focus group session. \n  \nProudly sponsored by FCC and Peace Region Living Lab \n  \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/dollars-cents-in-agriculture/
LOCATION:Super 8 Conference Room\, Dawson Creek\, 1440 Alaska Ave\,\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 1Z5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250121T225350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T065747Z
UID:7641-1739469600-1739473200@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Producer Panel of Prescribed Fire Practitioners (Feb 13th)
DESCRIPTION:🔥 Not all fires are bad fires!   🔥 Learn to tame the flame! 🔥\nFinal installment of a 3 part Webinar Series.\nDiscover the transformative power Prescribed Fire for land and livestock.\n🌟 Hear from local ranchers and practitioners .\n⏰ Thursday Feb 13th 6-7pm MST \n💻 PLEASE REGISTER: Webinar zoom links will be emailed out to anyone who registers on January 29th. \nAll PRFA Members with an Enhanced Membership will be automatically registered for this webinar. \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/producer-panel-of-prescribed-fire-practitioner-feb13th/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250121T223745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T060641Z
UID:7633-1738238400-1738242000@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Legendary Fire Scientist Panel (Jan 30th)
DESCRIPTION:🔥 Not all fires are bad fires!   🔥 Learn to tame the flame! 🔥\nThis 3-part webinar series dives deep into using Prescribed Fire for better land management.   Discover it’s transformative power for land and livestock.\n📚 Insights from North American Guru’s like Dr. Sam Fuhlendorf\, Dr. Derek Scasta and Dave Engle.  Explore the science of Prescribed Fire.\n📅⏰ Thursday Jan 30th Noon-1pm MST\n💻 PLEASE REGISTER: Webinar zoom links will be emailed out to anyone who registers on January 29th and 11am on Jan 30th. \nAll PRFA Members with an Enhanced Membership will be automatically registered for this webinar. \nNext webinar on Feb 13th \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/legendary-fire-scientist-panel-jan-30th/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20250123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20250120T221831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T080623Z
UID:7606-1737655200-1737658800@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Ruralization of Wildfire in the Peace (Jan 23rd)
DESCRIPTION:2024 was an EPIC year in terms of gearing up ranchers/farmers in the Peace to be better prepared for Wildfire.🔥🔥\nCurious about what is going on with Fire Schools or the NEW Fire Wagons in the Peace?  What about using Prescribed Fire for brush control?\n🌟 Join us Thursday Jan 23rd (6-7pm\, MT) for a FREE webinar with Nadia Mori and local expert Dr Sonja Leverkus. \nPLEASE REGISTER: Webinar zoom links will be emailed out to anyone who registers on January 22nd (and an hour before the webinar begins). \nAll PRFA Members with an Enhanced Membership will be automatically registered for this webinar. \n  \nThis will be the first of a 3 part webinar series regarding Prescribed Fire in the Peace Region. \n📅 Save these dates: Jan 23 | Jan 30 | Feb 13 \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/webinar-ruralization-of-wildfire-in-the-peace-jan-23rd/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20241201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20241201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20241115T000930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T065630Z
UID:7383-1733065200-1733079600@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Dec 1st AGM and Keynote Presentation on FIRE in the Peace
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Dec 1st from 3-7pm at the Tower Lake Hall. \nKeynote Presentation on FIRE with information on: \n\nour top-notch Fire Wagons (Wildfire Structural Protection units)\,\nour Fire Schools (Wildland Fire Training for Farmers and Ranchers)\, and\ncontrolling brush on pasture with Prescribed Fire.\n\nAGM: learn about what we have been up to and all that we have planned for next year.  Please sieze your chance to provide comments and input. \nPlease register below.
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/dec-1st-agm-and-keynote-presentation-on-fire-in-the-peace/
LOCATION:Tower Lake Community Hall\, 5018 226 Rd\, Taylor\, British Columbia\, V0C 2K0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20241114T221618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T192230Z
UID:7356-1731542400-1745625599@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Expression of Interest for Fire Related Activities
DESCRIPTION:Have an interest in Fire Schools (Wildland Fire Training)\, Prescribed Fire or advertising on our Fire Wagons?\nPlease let us know\, by selecting tickets below\, so we can make a good plan for 2025 and keep you informed.\nFire Schools: Wildland Fire Training provides (1) training on how to fight fire safely and (2) knowledge of fire and fire behaviour.  The Training includes I100\, S100 and S185 which are all the basic courses required by BC Wildfire Service standards.   Prior to training\, participants will complete a short online course and take a brief online exam (open book) to obtain their I100.  During the 2-day training\, participants will be in-class (1st day)\, in the field (2nd day) and will complete written\, oral and field exams. \nIntermediate Fire School: Intended for people who already received Wildland Fire Training and are able/willing to step into a leadership role during rural wildfire emergency responses.  This training will include concepts around guard construction\, initial attack and working with heavy equipment.  Participants will also increase their understanding of the Incident Command Structure (ICS) and language employed during an emergency response. \nPrescribed Fire Participation: In order to take part in an Prescribed Fire during the late winter or early spring of 2025\, participants must have previously attended a Fire School (Wildland Fire Training). \nSponsorship and Logo Promotion on Fire Wagon Trailer: Display your logo on our Fire Wagons.  Fire Wagon #1 and #2\, are Wildfire Structural Protection Trailers and will be used throughout the Peace Region to support wildland firefighting in Rural Areas of the Peace Region. \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/expression-of-interest-for-fire-related-activities/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20241024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20241024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20240928T212901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T194623Z
UID:7248-1729760400-1729785600@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:CowBytes Training
DESCRIPTION:Want to make sure your cows are getting all the nutrients they need from the feed you have?  Learn about how to use CowBytes software to balance your feed rations with cattle nutritionist Barry Yaremcio.\nCowBytes Training\, Oct 24th\, from 9am-4pm in FSJ. \nHands-on\, practical & go home with a ration built for your operation.  Barry will teach the software program and formulate rations with participants. \nLocation: Pomeroy Hotel in Fort St John in the Kenny Ballroom (located on the ground level; take a left turn when you get into the hotel and go down the hallway until you reach the Kenny Ballroom towards the end of the hallway).  Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qXCcS1TrzhAjGYnh7 \nPlease bring your laptop (necessary) and feed test results (optional). \n  \nPlease purchase the CowBytes Software separately & install on your laptop prior to the training. \n\nDo not worry if you do not receive your copy of cowbytes before the training as Barry Yaremcio can provide you with a training copy for the workshop.  You will then be able to use your own registered copy as soon as it arrives in the mail. \nCowBytes ration-balancing software allows beef cattle producers to formulate their own feed rations.  The software will be delivered on a USB flash drive via regular mail. The $60 fee includes GST/HST and shipping.  Current estimated delivery for Canadian orders: 3 weeks\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/cowbytestraining/
LOCATION:Pomeroy Hotel in Fort St John (Kenny Ballroom)\, 11308 Alaska Rd N\,\, Fort St John\, British Columbia\, V1J 5T5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20240809T000036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T011447Z
UID:7022-1727168400-1727193600@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:DIGGING IT: September Soil Series (Sept 24th)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – please select a ticket below.\nIf you want to learn more about soil types\, matching forages to soil types and managing weeds these September Soil Workshops are for you!  Each day will include a basic soil map study of the site area\, soil pit analysis and comparision and soil texturing.\n\n\nSept 24: Can we match forage plants to soil characteristics?\nWe will visit two site locations to compare a forest and cultivated soil along with soil health properties.\nIn the afternoon we will compare an upper\, middle and lower slope soil profile while trying to match potential forage varieties to soil profiles.\n\n\nThis event is open to both professionals/agrologists/environmental field staff and to ranchers/farmers who are members.  If you are a member and an agrologist\, please choose the agrologist rate if you will be using this series for PD hours.  Thank you.\nAttendees need to bring a lunch\, snacks and water to be comfortable for the full day.\n\nMeeting Location: pin location will be available late August\nAt Arthur Hadland yard\n6750 253 Road\, Baldonnel
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/diggingit_septsoilseries2024_sept24/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20240808T235645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T213608Z
UID:7018-1726563600-1726588800@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:DIGGING IT: September Soil Series (Sept 17th)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – please select a ticket below.\nIf you want to learn more about soil types\, matching forages to soil types and managing weeds these September Soil Workshops are for you!  Each day will include a basic soil map study of the site area\, soil pit analysis and comparision and soil texturing.\n\n\nSept 17: What can we learn about building soil & forage health from two Peace Living Lab sites?\nIn the morning we will look at challenges that can arise in break and re-seeding of perennial forage and discuss options when working with a limited top soil layer.\nIn the afternoon we will observe a time series of bale grazing and its effects on soil structure and plant health. We will visit two site locations\n\n\nThis event is open to both professionals/agrologists/environmental field staff and to ranchers/farmers who are members.  If you are a member and an agrologist\, please choose the agrologist rate if you will be using this series for PD hours.  Thank you.\nAttendees need to bring a lunch\, snacks and water to be comfortable for the full day\n  \nStarting location pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5yuJRisYockYGWzFA \nAt Aron & Sherri Collins ranch yard \n9825\, 260 Road\, Rose Prairie
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/diggingit_septsoilseries2024_sept17/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20240802T184543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T174143Z
UID:6961-1725958800-1725984000@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:DIGGING IT: September Soil Series (Sept 10th or Sept 10-17-24th)
DESCRIPTION:**UPDATED PIN TO MEETING LOCATION:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/2Vz4iaPVAVkaC2Dc9?g_st=in.  Maps are below the poster.  We will meet here and then carpool to the site.\n Coming from the Alaska Highway: turn off hwy onto 254 road and travel 1.4 km.  Pullout is on right hand side (south side) of road and 100m before the junction with road 287.\n\n  \nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – please select a ticket below. \n\nHere is a series all about soils in the Peace Region!\nIf you want to learn more about soil types\, matching forages to soil types and managing weeds these September Soil Workshops are for you!  Each day will include a basic soil map study of the site area\, soil pit analysis and comparision and soil texturing.\n\n \nSept 10: What are we learning about: revegetating pipelines and oil&gas leases.\nThe location is a reclaimed Petronas well site and access road.  We will discuss challenges and opportunities that can arise in oil and gas reclamation projects.\nThe full day will be spent on one site location.\nAttendees should bring a high visibility vest if they have one. We will provide additional vests for those that need one.\nAttendees need to bring a lunch\, snacks and water to be comfortable for the full day\n\n\nThis event is open to both professionals/agrologists/environmental field staff and to ranchers/farmers who are members.\nIf you are a member and an agrologist\, please choose the agrologist rate if you will be using this series for PD hours.  Thank you.\n\n \nFrom FSJ to Meeting Location: \n \nTurn off Alaska Hwy onto Road 254 and drive east for 1.4 km. \n \nPullout on south side of the road (right side). It is approximately 100m before the junction with road 287.  We will meet here and then carpool to the site.
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/diggingit_septsoilseries2024_sept10/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20240802T182947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T011039Z
UID:6951-1724781600-1724792400@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:AUG 27TH: GRAZING SERIES\, Supper/Social/Cover Crops (6pm start)\, Dawson Creek
DESCRIPTION:SUPPER & SOCIAL at South Peace Grain in Dawson Creek with discussions on cover crops and how they can fit into livestock operations.  Starts at 6pm. \nMembers please RSVP and see maps below the poster. \nNon-members please register for the evening ($20) \n \n  \nPin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qMLaMNfjL53Gy5HD9 \n \n  \nIf you are coming from Fort St John: \n \n  \nIf you are coming from Chetwynd: \n \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/auggrazingseries2024_aug27th/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20240801T224404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T171302Z
UID:6922-1724180400-1724187600@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:AUG 20TH: GRAZING SERIES\, Ben Harrington & Tara Holmes\, Cecil Lake area
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION UPDATE:  Here is a pin to where you will turn off the Siphon Creek Road to access the pasture (https://maps.app.goo.gl/taky1dhkDH1FWvJr8) and the pin to the pasture meeting point (https://maps.app.goo.gl/F7hzzcmXs1tktAyv7).   Where you turn off the Siphon Creek Road is approximately 1/2 a mile south and 1/2 a mile west of their yard site\, which was the old meeting location. \n \n  \nEVENING PASTURE WALK AND TALK timed grazing based on plant growth and continuous forage rejuvenation.   \nMembers please RSVP and see maps below the poster. \nNon-members please register for the evening ($20) \n \n  \nPin for location:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/A3CbVDp2C3t7jrsv7 \n  \n \nIf you are coming from Fort St John: \n \nIf you are coming from Chetwynd: \n \n  \nIf you are coming from Dawson Creek: \n  \n \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/auggrazingseries2024_aug20/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20240801T213826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T204439Z
UID:6912-1723570200-1723582800@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:AUG 13TH: GRAZING SERIES\, Jack Thiessen\, Buick area\, 5:30pm
DESCRIPTION:FIRE WAGON (Wildfire Response Trailer) reveal/showcase\, and EVENING PASTURE WALK regarding benefits of prescribed fire & how to use it to control brush.   \n5.30pm Meet at Jack Thiessen field site\n\n6pm Trailer walk-through & refreshments\n\n6.30pm Wildfire Response Trailer Overview with Q&A\n\n7.30pm Wildfire protection through prescribed fire\n\n8pm Pasture walk on prescribed fire site\n\n9pm WrapUp\n\nMembers please RSVP and see maps below the poster.\nNon-members please register for the evening ($20) \n \nPin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wrixLUoGhG4YDE69A\n  \nIf you are coming from Fort St John: \n \nIf you are coming from Chetwynd: \n \nIf you are coming from Dawson Creek: \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/auggrazingseries2024_aug13/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20240316T041533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T203252Z
UID:6298-1722970800-1722978000@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:AUG 6TH: GRAZING SERIES\, Glenn Hogberg\, Progress area
DESCRIPTION:EVENING PASTURE WALK AND TALK regarding suppressing aspen regrowth and pasture watering systems.   \nMembers please RSVP and see maps below the poster. \nNon-members please register for the evening ($20) \n \nYard Site is 2 miles south of Hwy 97 (Hart Hwy) on road 259 (across the road from the Braden Road). \nPin for location:    https://maps.app.goo.gl/p87qB4gUyD9oNoUi9 \n \n  \nIf you are coming from Chetwynd: \n \nIf you are coming from Dawson Creek: \n \nIf you are coming from Fort St John: \n \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/auggrazingseries2024_aug6/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20240620T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T133654
CREATED:20240316T041332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T195029Z
UID:6296-1718877600-1718901000@peaceforage.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Annual Summer Tour: NOW JUNE 20TH
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Summer Tour will feature 3 producers in the South Peace near Pouce Coupe on June 20th (new date).\n\nFetilizing hayfields – both a producer and agronomy perspective\nCover crop field benefits\nCorn as livestock feed\nOff-grid summer water\nEquipment showcase by Northline Equipment Ltd.\nStock dog demo with Dennis Gellings\n\nIncludes LUNCH \nSTARTS 10am at 186 Riverside Rd (11 minutes south-east of Pouce Coupe or 20 minutes south-east of Dawson Creek).  Maps below poster.  Pin to locations: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4tu78kFUupNvAK9C7\nWRAPS UP around 4:30pm. \nNot a Member? Consider purchasing a membership online https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/ and reduce your ticket price for the event (as well as receive the printed Newsletters and emails to help keep you in the loop). \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://peaceforage.bc.ca/event/summertour_june20th/
LOCATION:BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Mori":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca
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