Join us at the Vanderhoof Golf Club for a practical, producer-focused discussion covering business management, grazing innovation, and cover crop integration in BC livestock systems. Blake Lechkobit, Manager of Agriculture & Business Advisory at MNP, brings both professional and first-hand farming experience to the conversation. Having worked in agricultural finance with BMO and now advising farms across BC, Blake understands the realities of succession, tax planning, financing, and operational efficiency. Drawing from his own family’s experience in dairy, cattle, and mixed farming, Blake will discuss the importance of knowing your numbers, planning for transition, and making decisions that strengthen both the farm and the family behind it. Keegan Miller, Territory Manager with Covers & Co, will share practical insights on integrating cover crops into forage and livestock systems. Topics will include species selection, establishment strategies, improving soil structure, and extending grazing opportunities under Northern BC conditions. Serena Black from the BC Forage Council will speak on virtual fencing, grazing management strategies, and updates on OFCAF programming. She’ll share practical information from ongoing research and applied projects that are directly relevant to producers looking to improve pasture utilization and overall forage performance. This meeting is designed to be straightforward and practical — real experiences, applied research, and tools you can evaluate and implement on your own operation. Lunch will be provided.