In this episode of 'In Living Cover', Kim from Regenerative Alberta Living Lab discusses the evolution of grazing practices with Jim Bauer. Jim shares his experience with the inception and growth of forage associations in Alberta. They talk about the introduction and evolving practices of rotational and adaptive multi-paddock grazing, highlighting the importance of electric fencing and water access innovations. Jim also touches on teaching management-intensive grazing and the role of producer-driven forage associations. The episode emphasizes the importance of adaptive management and the integration of best practices for effective grazing management.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:13 History of Forage Associations in Alberta

04:19 Regional Differences in Grazing Practices

08:02 Role of District Agriculturalists

16:22 Economic Factors Driving Grazing Innovations

24:48 Formation of Gray Wooded Forage Association

29:47 Early Innovations in Grazing Technology

30:44 The Rise of Electric Fencing

33:33 Challenges and Learning Curves

35:31 Developing Grazing Courses

39:24 Integrating Best Management Practices

45:45 The Complexity of Grazing Management

52:35 The Future of Grazing and Technology

58:59 Concluding Thoughts