This event is being held as part of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program. The goals of the program are to encourage on-farm sequestration of carbon and reduction in greenhouse gases through the implementation of improved nitrogen management, enhanced cover crop adoption, and the normalization of rotational grazing. For more info on the OFCAF program, please visit ofcaf.perennia.ca
Location
Church Street, Pasadena, Newfoundland – across from the Anglican Cemetery
Session Description
Join Perennia’s Rosalie Gillis-Madden at Wright’s Family Farm to talk about cover crops, how legumes can be used in rotation to off-set fertilizer costs, soil health and the On-Farm Climate Action Fund program on July 21, 2023, from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Bring your questions about cover crops, soil, the OFCAF program and anything else you want to discuss! This event is targeted at farmers, students and agronomists. Everyone is welcome.
Guest Speaker
Rosalie Gillis-Madden, On-Farm Climate Action Fund Technical Project Manager, Perennia
Rosalie is the On-Farm Climate Action Fund Technical Project Manager with Perennia and is working with farmers and agronomists to implement the best management practices outlined by the On-Farm Climate Action Fund: improving nitrogen management, increasing the adoption of cover crops, and normalizing rotational grazing. She works to support farmers and strives to enable informed decision-making about beneficial management practices that are suitable to each farm and business model.
Registration
*Registration is required
Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 19 at Midnight
Cost: Free
Did you miss the registration deadline? Please join us anyway at Church Street, Pasadena, NL (across from the Anglican Cemetery)
The OFCAF program in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador is implemented by Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation. and funded by the Government of Canada | Copyright © 2023 | All Rights Reserved
QUESTIONS?
Rosalie Gillis-Madden
Phone: (902) 670-9655
Email: rmadden@perennia.ca
