This in-depth workshop explores how organic farms can integrate livestock using climate-smart Beneficial Management Practices like cover cropping, rotational grazing, and multi-species management. Participants will work in small groups guided by SSMPA Grazing Mentors and experienced agrologists.

Participants are encouraged to bring:

• Draft or existing grazing plans
• Maps or layouts of their farm
• Specific questions or challenges
• Dreams for integrating animals into their farm ecosystem

This hands-on session will include:

• Rotational grazing strategies adapted for organic systems
• Integrating someone else’s livestock into your organic farming operation
• Cover crop-livestock synergies for soil health and weed control
• Peer examples from BC-based farms and video/media content featured on the FaRM Learning Hub
• Infrastructure planning tips, including lessons from SSMPA’s Electric Fencing Masterclass Series
• Resources for climate resilience and GHG mitigation through managed grazing
  

Breakout groups will support collaborative problem-solving and design tailored action steps. Participants will leave with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and access to regionally adapted resources like SSMPA’s fact sheets, videos, podcasts, and mentor networks.