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

Session Description:

Join Perennia’s On-Farm Climate Action Fund Technical Project Manager Rosalie Gillis-Madden on Wednesday, September 28th, 10:00 to 12:00 at Wright’s Family Farm in Pasadena, NL. We will discuss cover crop species selection, increasing legumes in your rotation, and soil! Bring your questions about cover crops, soil health, the OFCAF program, and anything else you want to discuss! This event is targeted at farmers, students, and agronomists, everyone is welcome!

Speaker Information:

ROSALIE GILLIS-MADDEN, M.Sc., PAg., CCA, 

On-Farm Climate Action Fund Technical Project Manager

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.

Location:

Wright’s Family Farm
Church St, across from the Anglican Cemetery
Pasadena, NL A0L 1K0

The OFCAF program in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador is implemented by Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. and funded by the Government of Canada | Copyright © 2022 | All Rights Reserved

REGISTRATION:

*Registration is required
Cost: Free

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS?

Sara Marceau
902-678-7266
smarceau@perennia.ca

WORKSHOP QUESTIONS?

Rosalie Gillis-Madden
902-670-9655
rmadden@perennia.ca