The Peace River Forage Association funds and contributes to several research and development projects that aim to improve and develop forage in the Peace River region. These projects are directed to a variety of areas of research and development to improve operations and forage abilities of livestock producers and enthusiasts in the region.
Click on a project link below to view information on the project as well as associated Forage Facts and resource links.
Current Projects
Forage Industry Development Projects
Forage and Grazing Management Projects
Wildlife Mitigation
collect and compile wildlife mitigation strategies practiced from within the Peace River Region, the rest of BC and Alberta.- see Forage Fact 57
- 3D Wildlife Fencing
Project set up in summer of 2010 see Forage Fact 52
3 D fence trial around grain bags - see Forage Fact 53
3D fence trial in a hay stackyard - see Forage Fact 54
3D fence trial around a winter horse pasture - see Forage Fact 55
Analysis of costs and benefits - see Forage Fact 56
Water Development Projects
Past Projects
- PRFA Website Development
- BCFC Forage Variety Trials
- Field Scale Alfalfa Variety Demo
- AerWay Pasture Rejuvenation
- Liming Trials
- Pasture Management Workshops
- R&D Consultation Projects
- Intensively Grazed Logged Lands
- Grazing and Feeding Strategies - GHGMP
- Nutrient Management for Longevity
- Soil and Nutrient Management - GHGMP
- Barley Straw Dugout Demo
Future Projects
- Silage Management Demos
- Grazing Calendar
- Bison Sheep & Horse Grazing Management & Backgrounding
- Longevity Research of Legumes & Grasses
- Wetland Development Livestock Water Demos
- Seasonal Grass Dairying Study
- Field Scale Yields of Tame Forages for Grazing & Haying
- Feed Milling & Ration Preparation
- Feedlot Finishing Industry
- Meat Packing & Processing Facility
- Hay Production & Merchandising Co-op
- Alfalfa Dehydrating, Cubing & Pellet Facility
- Long Term Forage Productivity
- Equine Rotation Grazing Program
- Administrative Capability
