WILDLAND FIRE TRAINING, APRIL 22-23 at Aitken Creek (Jack Thiessen's) SOLD OUT
2024-04-22 08:00 - 2024-04-23 17:00 (America/Dawson_Creek) | BC
UPDATE MARCH 16th: There are no more seats available. Please email communications@peaceforage.bc.ca if you wish to be placed on a waitlist.
Incredible, timely opportunity to (1) receive training on how to fight fire safely and (2) increase knowledge of fire & fire behaviour.
This 1st of 4 Fire Schools being offered by the Peace River Forage Association. There are 5 seats available for PRFA Members at $200/seat.
With each two day Fire School:

the first day will be in-class (8am-8pm, please pack a lunch, supper will be provided).
the second day will be in the field (8am-approx 5pm, please pack a lunch).

Training will be provided by Northern FireWoRx and will include I100, S100 and S185 which are all the basic courses required by BC Wildfire Service standards.

PRIOR TO APRIL 22ND: participants will complete a short online training and take a brief online exam (open book) to obtain their I100. This online exam needs to be handed in on the first day of the fire school (April 22nd).
During the Training: participants will complete written, oral and field exams.

Pin for location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z3H8JEQyKXprda8Y9

Not a member? Please check out our Memberships at https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/.

WILDLAND FIRE TRAINING, APRIL 23-24 at Aitken Creek (Jack Thiessen's) SOLD OUT
2024-04-23 08:00 - 2024-04-24 17:00 | BC
UPDATE MARCH 17th: There are no more seats available. Please email communications@peaceforage.bc.ca if you wish to be placed on a waitlist.
Incredible, timely opportunity to (1) receive training on how to fight fire safely and (2) increase knowledge of fire & fire behaviour.
This 2nd of 4 Fire Schools being offered by the Peace River Forage Association. There are 5 seats available for PRFA Members at $200/seat.
With each two day Fire School:

the first day will be in-class (8am-8pm, please pack a lunch, supper will be provided).
the second day will be in the field (8am-approx 5pm, please pack a lunch).

Training will be provided by Northern FireWoRx and will include I100, S100 and S185 which are all the basic courses required by BC Wildfire Service standards.

PRIOR TO APRIL 23rd: participants will complete a short online training and take a brief online exam (open book) to obtain their I100. This online exam needs to be handed in on the first day of the fire school (April 23rd).
During the Training: participants will complete written, oral and field exams.

Pin for location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z3H8JEQyKXprda8Y9

Not a member? Please check out our Memberships at https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/.

WILDLAND FIRE TRAINING, APRIL 26-27 at Arras Fire Hall, 1 SEAT OPEN
2024-04-26 08:00 - 2024-04-27 17:00 | BC
UPDATE April 19th: 1 seat is available
Incredible, timely opportunity to (1) receive training on how to fight fire safely and (2) increase knowledge of fire & fire behaviour.
This 3rd of 4 Fire Schools being offered by the Peace River Forage Association, has 25 seats available (PRFA Members at $200/seat and Non-Members at $275/seat).
With each two day Fire School:

the first day will be in-class (8am-8pm, please pack a lunch, supper will be provided).
the second day will be in the field (8am-approx 5pm, please pack a lunch).

Training will be provided by Northern FireWoRx and will include I100, S100 and S185 which are all the basic courses required by BC Wildfire Service standards.

PRIOR TO APRIL 26th: participants will complete a short online training and take a brief online exam (open book) to obtain their I100. This online exam needs to be handed in on the first day of the fire school (April 26th).
During the Training: participants will complete written, oral and field exams.

Please Note: A membership with the PRFA is intended for yourself and a couple other people from your farm (usually a spouse, child or farm worker). For this Training, having a membership allows you to purchase a PRFA Member Ticket ($200) for yourself and 2 others invovled in your operation (up to 3 PRFA Member tickets). Anyone else you wish to register will need a Non-member Ticket ($275) or to purchase their own membership.

Pin for location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HSDfoDbm5CNNaLDP6

Not a member? Please check out our Memberships at https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/.

WILDLAND FIRE TRAINING, APRIL 27-28 at Arras Fire Hall
2024-04-27 08:00 - 2024-04-28 17:00 | BC
Incredible, timely opportunity to (1) receive training on how to fight fire safely and (2) increase knowledge of fire & fire behaviour.
This 4th of 4 Fire Schools being offered by the Peace River Forage Association, has 25 seats available (PRFA Members at $200/seat and Non-Members at $275/seat).
With each two day Fire School:

the first day will be in-class (8am-8pm, please pack a lunch, supper will be provided).
the second day will be in the field (8am-approx 5pm, please pack a lunch).

Training will be provided by Northern FireWoRx and will include I100, S100 and S185 which are all the basic courses required by BC Wildfire Service standards.

PRIOR TO APRIL 27th: participants will complete a short online training and take a brief online exam (open book) to obtain their I100. This online exam needs to be handed in on the first day of the fire school (April 27th).
During the Training: participants will complete written, oral and field exams.

Please Note: A membership with the PRFA is intended for yourself and a couple other people from your farm (usually a spouse, child or farm worker). For this Training, having a membership allows you to purchase a PRFA Member Ticket ($200) for yourself and 2 others invovled in your operation (up to 3 PRFA Member tickets). Anyone else you wish to register will need a Non-member Ticket ($275) or to purchase their own membership.

Pin for location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HSDfoDbm5CNNaLDP6

Not a member? Please check out our Memberships at https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/.

Annual Summer Tour: NOW JUNE 20TH
2024-06-20 10:00 - 16:30 | BC
Our Annual Summer Tour will feature 3 producers in the South Peace near Pouce Coupe on June 20th (new date).

Fetilizing hayfields – both a producer and agronomy perspective
Cover crop field benefits
Corn as livestock feed
Off-grid summer water
Equipment showcase by Northline Equipment Ltd.
Stock dog demo with Dennis Gellings

Includes LUNCH
STARTS 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
WRAPS UP around 4:30pm.
Not 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).

AUG 6TH: GRAZING SERIES, Glenn Hogberg, Progress area
2024-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | BC
EVENING PASTURE WALK AND TALK regarding suppressing aspen regrowth and pasture watering systems.
Members please RSVP and see maps below the poster.
Non-members please register for the evening ($20)

Yard Site is 2 miles south of Hwy 97 (Hart Hwy) on road 259 (across the road from the Braden Road).
Pin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/p87qB4gUyD9oNoUi9

If you are coming from Chetwynd:

If you are coming from Dawson Creek:

If you are coming from Fort St John:

AUG 13TH: GRAZING SERIES, Jack Thiessen, Buick area, 5:30pm
2024-08-13 17:30 - 21:00 | BC
FIRE WAGON (Wildfire Response Trailer) reveal/showcase, and EVENING PASTURE WALK regarding benefits of prescribed fire & how to use it to control brush.
5.30pm Meet at Jack Thiessen field site

6pm Trailer walk-through & refreshments

6.30pm Wildfire Response Trailer Overview with Q&A

7.30pm Wildfire protection through prescribed fire

8pm Pasture walk on prescribed fire site

9pm WrapUp

Members please RSVP and see maps below the poster.
Non-members please register for the evening ($20)

Pin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wrixLUoGhG4YDE69A

If you are coming from Fort St John:

If you are coming from Chetwynd:

If you are coming from Dawson Creek:

AUG 20TH: GRAZING SERIES, Ben Harrington & Tara Holmes, Cecil Lake area
2024-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | BC
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.

EVENING PASTURE WALK AND TALK timed grazing based on plant growth and continuous forage rejuvenation.
Members please RSVP and see maps below the poster.
Non-members please register for the evening ($20)

Pin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A3CbVDp2C3t7jrsv7

If you are coming from Fort St John:

If you are coming from Chetwynd:

If you are coming from Dawson Creek:

AUG 27TH: GRAZING SERIES, Supper/Social/Cover Crops (6pm start), Dawson Creek
2024-08-27 18:00 - 21:00 | BC
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.
Members please RSVP and see maps below the poster.
Non-members please register for the evening ($20)

Pin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qMLaMNfjL53Gy5HD9

If you are coming from Fort St John:

If you are coming from Chetwynd:

DIGGING IT: September Soil Series (Sept 10th or Sept 10-17-24th)
2024-09-10 09:00 - 16:00 | BC
**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.
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.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – please select a ticket below.

Here is a series all about soils in the Peace Region!
If 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.

Sept 10: What are we learning about: revegetating pipelines and oil&gas leases.
The 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.
The full day will be spent on one site location.
Attendees should bring a high visibility vest if they have one. We will provide additional vests for those that need one.
Attendees need to bring a lunch, snacks and water to be comfortable for the full day

This 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.

From FSJ to Meeting Location:

Turn off Alaska Hwy onto Road 254 and drive east for 1.4 km.

Pullout 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.

DIGGING IT: September Soil Series (Sept 17th)
2024-09-17 09:00 - 16:00 | BC
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – please select a ticket below.
If 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.

Sept 17: What can we learn about building soil & forage health from two Peace Living Lab sites?
In 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.
In 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

This 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.
Attendees need to bring a lunch, snacks and water to be comfortable for the full day

Starting location pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5yuJRisYockYGWzFA
At Aron & Sherri Collins ranch yard
9825, 260 Road, Rose Prairie

DIGGING IT: September Soil Series (Sept 24th)
2024-09-24 09:00 - 16:00 | BC
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – please select a ticket below.
If 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.

Sept 24: Can we match forage plants to soil characteristics?
We will visit two site locations to compare a forest and cultivated soil along with soil health properties.
In the afternoon we will compare an upper, middle and lower slope soil profile while trying to match potential forage varieties to soil profiles.

This 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.
Attendees need to bring a lunch, snacks and water to be comfortable for the full day.

Meeting Location: pin location will be available late August
At Arthur Hadland yard
6750 253 Road, Baldonnel

CowBytes Training
2024-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Pomeroy Hotel in Fort St John (Kenny Ballroom), 11308 Alaska Rd N,, Fort St John, British Columbia, V1J 5T5, Canada
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.
CowBytes Training, Oct 24th, from 9am-4pm in FSJ.
Hands-on, practical & go home with a ration built for your operation. Barry will teach the software program and formulate rations with participants.
Location: 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
Please bring your laptop (necessary) and feed test results (optional).

Please purchase the CowBytes Software separately & install on your laptop prior to the training.

Do 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.
CowBytes 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

Expression of Interest for Fire Related Activities
2024-11-14 - 2025-04-25 | BC
Have an interest in Fire Schools (Wildland Fire Training), Prescribed Fire or advertising on our Fire Wagons?
Please let us know, by selecting tickets below, so we can make a good plan for 2025 and keep you informed.
Fire 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.
Intermediate 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.
Prescribed 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).
Sponsorship 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.

Dec 1st AGM and Keynote Presentation on FIRE in the Peace
2024-12-01 15:00 - 19:00 | Tower Lake Community Hall, 5018 226 Rd, Taylor, British Columbia, V0C 2K0, Canada
Please join us on Dec 1st from 3-7pm at the Tower Lake Hall.
Keynote Presentation on FIRE with information on:

our top-notch Fire Wagons (Wildfire Structural Protection units),
our Fire Schools (Wildland Fire Training for Farmers and Ranchers), and
controlling brush on pasture with Prescribed Fire.

AGM: 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.
Please register below.

WEBINAR: Ruralization of Wildfire in the Peace (Jan 23rd)
2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | BC
2024 was an EPIC year in terms of gearing up ranchers/farmers in the Peace to be better prepared for Wildfire.🔥🔥
Curious about what is going on with Fire Schools or the NEW Fire Wagons in the Peace? What about using Prescribed Fire for brush control?
🌟 Join us Thursday Jan 23rd (6-7pm, MT) for a FREE webinar with Nadia Mori and local expert Dr Sonja Leverkus.
PLEASE REGISTER: Webinar zoom links will be emailed out to anyone who registers on January 22nd (and an hour before the webinar begins).
All PRFA Members with an Enhanced Membership will be automatically registered for this webinar.

This will be the first of a 3 part webinar series regarding Prescribed Fire in the Peace Region.
📅 Save these dates: Jan 23 | Jan 30 | Feb 13

WEBINAR: Legendary Fire Scientist Panel (Jan 30th)
2025-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 | BC
🔥 Not all fires are bad fires! 🔥 Learn to tame the flame! 🔥
This 3-part webinar series dives deep into using Prescribed Fire for better land management. Discover it’s transformative power for land and livestock.
📚 Insights from North American Guru’s like Dr. Sam Fuhlendorf, Dr. Derek Scasta and Dave Engle. Explore the science of Prescribed Fire.
📅⏰ Thursday Jan 30th Noon-1pm MST
💻 PLEASE REGISTER: Webinar zoom links will be emailed out to anyone who registers on January 29th and 11am on Jan 30th.
All PRFA Members with an Enhanced Membership will be automatically registered for this webinar.
Next webinar on Feb 13th

WEBINAR: Producer Panel of Prescribed Fire Practitioners (Feb 13th)
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | BC
🔥 Not all fires are bad fires! 🔥 Learn to tame the flame! 🔥
Final installment of a 3 part Webinar Series.
Discover the transformative power Prescribed Fire for land and livestock.
🌟 Hear from local ranchers and practitioners .
⏰ Thursday Feb 13th 6-7pm MST
💻 PLEASE REGISTER: Webinar zoom links will be emailed out to anyone who registers on January 29th.
All PRFA Members with an Enhanced Membership will be automatically registered for this webinar.

Dollars & Cents in Agriculture
2025-03-11 13:30 - 16:00 | Super 8 Conference Room, Dawson Creek, 1440 Alaska Ave,, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 1Z5, Canada
Renting vs Buying Farm Land & Equipment : how am I better off?
2025 Market Outlook
Does it pay? An engaging focus group session.

Proudly sponsored by FCC and Peace Region Living Lab

Weather & Markets through the Looking Glass
2025-03-24 10:00 - 15:00 | North Peace Cultural Center, Meeting Room, 10015 100 Ave,, Fort St John,, BC, V1J 1Y7, Canada
Calling all Farmers & Ranchers!
Join us for a FREE event on March 24, 2025, at the North Peace Cultural Centre, Fort St. John! Lunch included

Weather 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.
Market Outlook by Farm Credit Canada
Focus group: “Does it Pay?”

Reserve your FREE spot today.

Proudly Sponsored by FCC and Peace Region Living Lab

CREW Leader Wildland Fire Training, APRIL 22nd at Peace River Ranch
2025-04-22 09:00 - 17:00 | BC
Have you taken Wildland Fire Training (ICS 100, S100 & S185) and want to learn more?
One day Crew Leader Training:

April 22nd, 9am-5pm (please pack a lunch).
There are 15 seats available ($50/seat).

Training will be provided by Northern FireWoRx and will include S235, S212 and S230 which are all the courses recognized by BC Wildfire Service standards.

S235: Burning off and Backfiring
S212: Fire Line Communications
S230: Crew Boss – Introduction to Supervision

Pin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2MocDrxxvLkE8SX6

Did you take a 2024 Fire Schools (aka Wildland Fire Training)?
In order to remain current with your S100 Certification, please consider taking this quick online recertification course for $25.

recertification needs to be completed prior to the 1 year anniversary of the initial training.
https://www.s100aonline.com/courses/s100a-firefighting-refresher-course-and-annual-re-certification-2025

Not a member? Please check out our Memberships at https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/.

Basic WILDLAND FIRE TRAINING, POSTPONED until MAY
2025-04-22 09:00 - 2025-04-24 17:00 | BC
April 11th UPDATE: This event has been postponed until May. Dates will be released shortly.
Incredible, timely opportunity to (1) receive training on how to fight fire safely and (2) increase knowledge of fire & fire behaviour.
This is the only Basic Fire Schools being offered by the Peace River Forage Association in 2025.
There are 14 seats available ($275/seat).
Three day Basic Fire School:

the first day will be in-class (9am-5pm, please pack a lunch).
the second day will be in-class and in the field (9am-5pm, please pack a lunch).
the third day will be in the field (9am-5pm, please pack a lunch).

Training 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.

ICS 100: Incident Command System 100
S100 Basic Fire Suppression & Safety
S185 Fire entrapment Avoidance

During the Training: participants will complete written, oral and field exams.

Pin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2MocDrxxvLkE8SX6

Did you take a 2024 Fire Schools (aka Wildland Fire Training)?
In order to remain current with your S100 Certification, please consider taking this quick online recertification course for $25.

recertification needs to be completed prior to the 1 year anniversary of the initial training.
https://www.s100aonline.com/courses/s100a-firefighting-refresher-course-and-annual-re-certification-2025

Not a member? Please check out our Memberships at https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/.

Basic WILDLAND FIRE TRAINING, May 20-22nd CANCELLED
2025-05-20 09:00 - 2025-05-22 12:00 | BC
CANCELLED
Incredible, timely opportunity to (1) receive training on how to fight fire safely and (2) increase knowledge of fire & fire behaviour.
This is the ONLY Basic Fire Schools being offered by the Peace River Forage Association in 2025.
There are 14 seats available ($500/seat).
2.5 day Basic Fire School:

the first day will be in-class (9am-5pm, please pack a lunch).
the second day will be in-class and in the field (9am-5pm, please pack a lunch).
the third day will be in the field (9am-12pm).

Training 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.

ICS 100: Incident Command System 100
S100 Basic Fire Suppression & Safety
S185 Fire entrapment Avoidance

During the Training: participants will complete written, oral and field exams.

Pin for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2MocDrxxvLkE8SX6

Did you take a 2024 Fire Schools (aka Wildland Fire Training)?
In order to remain current with your S100 Certification, please consider taking this quick online recertification course for $25.

recertification needs to be completed prior to the 1 year anniversary of the initial training.
https://www.s100aonline.com/courses/s100a-firefighting-refresher-course-and-annual-re-certification-2025

Not a member? Please check out our Memberships at https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/.

Chainsaw Level 1 Course, May 22-23-24th, Expression of Interest
2025-05-22 13:00 - 2025-05-24 17:00 | BC
If you have an interest in taking a Chainsaw Level 1 Course please select an “Expression of Interest in Chainsaw Level 1” ticket.
The training will take place on the afternoon of May 22nd, and all day May 23rd & 24th (2.5 day course).
Approx cost would be around $1000

2025 Pasture Tour (June 19th)
2025-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | BC
Join us for a great day of all things forage – there will be something for everyone!
Highlightling seeding, winter feeding, nutrient applications, watering systems, forest to forage and reclamation in Montney, BC.
Lunch will be provided – please bring a lawn chair.
COME FOR THE INFORMATION AND ENJOY THE CAMARADERIE.
PARKING: at the pullout on the 254 Rd. (Parking pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WzijNaTjFG7Cacdv5)
CAR 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)

Pin to start Location (30min NW of FSJ): https://maps.app.goo.gl/bckFx3KPASdxcXGg8

Pin to parking location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WzijNaTjFG7Cacdv5
Pin for starting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bckFx3KPASdxcXGg8

Thinking of becoming a member? Go to https://peaceforage.bc.ca/information/membership/ to learn about the benefits of Membership.

Pasture vs Hay: what soils tell us (July 29th)
2025-07-29 13:00 - 16:00 | BC
Join us on Tues July 29th with host Darwin Linford and Soil Specialsist Dieter Geesing.
We will discuss soil water management, building organic mater, landspray application, rotational grazing and more.

Site 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).
Driving to Site: 28 min from FSJ and 34 min from DC

AUG 5th: Grazing Response @ Schweitzer's (7-9pm)
2025-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | BC
Learn about how the Grazing Response Index can help you assess your pastures the SIMPLE & EFFICIENT way.
Come to Troy and Kristina Schweitzer’s on Tuesday AUG 5th from 7-9pm, for the first of our 4 evening events.
Site: 2948 220 Rd, east of Farmington.
Driving: 23 min from Dawson Creek or 58 min from FSJ.

AUGUST Grazing Series
2025-08-05 19:00 - 2025-08-26 21:00 | BC
Back for another summer: AUG Grazing Series
Tuesday evening pasture walks & learning from other ranchers/farmers.
SAVE THE DATES: Aug 5th, Aug 12th, Aug 19th and Aug 26th
More information and registration will be available the end of June.

AUG 12th: Virtual Fencing @ Peace River Ranch (7-9pm)
2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | BC
Wondering about how virtual fencing is working for folks in the Peace Country?
Come to Peace River Ranch on Tuesday AUG 12th from 7-9pm, for the second of our 4 evening events.
Site: Peace River Ranch, Lower Cache Road (30km NW of FSJ). Google Maps: Peace River Ranch Arena
Driving: 1hr 22min (113lm) min from Dawson Creek or 32 min (30Km) from FSJ.

AUG 19th: Brush Fire and Fire Wagon #2 @ Bear Mountain Community Pasture, 6:30pm
2025-08-19 18:30 - 21:00 | BC
Wondering how prescribed fire can reduce brush encroachment? Want to see what grew back and what didn’t after this spring’s prescribed fire?
Come to Bear Mountain Community Pasture on Tuesday AUG 19th from 6:30-8:30pm, for the third of our 4 evening events.
We will also showcase state of the art structural protection equipment available in the Peace and honour the late Keith Carroll.
Site: Bear Mountain Community Pasture, Arras (25km SW of DC). Google Maps Pin: Bear Mountain Community Pasture – 2025 Prescribed Fire Site
Driving: 25min (24km) min from Dawson Creek or 1 hr (77Km) from FSJ.
