How big does a dugout really need to be for a two-year drought? At our latest Grazing Club session, producers dug into water planning, drought sizing, and off-source watering systems with Shawn Elgert, followed by hands-on discussion stations and real-world examples.

The second session of the Grazing Club brought producers together for an evening of practical learning focused on fencing and virtual fencing. Guest speaker Thomas from eShepherd shared real-life use case examples from producer and research sites across Canada, followed by small-group discussions where participants worked through a fencing design exercise and shared their own on-farm experiences.

Despite a windy winter evening,around 40 producers gathered in Sangudo for the first session of Farming Forward’s new Next Step Grazing Club. With strong conversation, practical grazing fundamentals, and real world experience from guest speaker Bluesette Campbell, the evening set the tone for a peer driven space focused on learning, connection, and shared meals.

Pasture measurement is common practice in grazing regions like Ireland and New Zealand, but far less common in Western Canada. This article explores different pasture measurement approaches, from plate meters to satellite-based tools, and what lessons from other regions might be worth exploring locally.