Open to: All – BCIA Registrants and Public Welcome! (A BCIA account is required to register)

Presented by: Robson G Rogan (B.Sc. (Honours Environmental Science), P.Ag.

Dormant seeding is a proven, cost-effective strategy for enhancing soil moisture retention, reducing erosion, and optimizing forage production in dryland and disturbed landscapes. This technical presentation explores how agricultural producers, landowners, and livestock operators can integrate dormant seeding, no-till seeding, and advanced reclamation methods to build resilient, productive landscapes.

Key Topics:

🌱 Scientific Basis of Cover Crop Dormant Seeding – How fall-seeded cover crops leverage spring moisture for earlier emergence and drought resilience.

💧 Moisture Capture & Retention Strategies – Techniques to maximize infiltration, reduce evaporation, and increase water availability in dryland conditions.

🔥 Post-Fire & Post-Logging Reclamation – The role of cover crops in stabilizing disturbed soils, suppressing invasive weeds, and restoring biodiversity.

🧪 Species Selection & Soil Testing – How comprehensive soil analysis supports data-driven seed selection for optimal establishment and nutrient cycling.

🚜 Cover Crop Seeding Innovations: Aerial, Drone, and No-Till Precision Seeding – The latest advancements in no-till seeding technologies, including aerial seeding, drone-based applications, broadcast seeding, and direct drill techniques for large-scale reclamation and efficient cover crop establishment.

💲 Economic & Environmental Benefits – An analysis of input cost savings, forage yield improvements, pasture enhancement, grazing forage value for livestock and wildlife, and long-term sustainability advantages.

📖 Case Studies & Practical Applications – Success stories from BC Interior’s rangeland, post-fire landscapes, and pasture restoration projects demonstrating best practices and measurable results.

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Who Should Attend?

✔ Cattle Ranchers & Livestock Producers – Seeking enhanced forage management strategies to increase grazing capacity and drought resilience.

✔ Private Landowners – Interested in soil improvement, erosion control, and long-term land sustainability.

✔ Agricultural Industry Professionals – Including farmers, agrologists, and range managers looking to integrate dormant seeding into pasture and forage systems.

✔ Conservation Organizations – Focused on rangeland restoration and invasive species suppression.

Featured Speaker: Robson Rogan, B.Sc. (Hons), P.Ag

Professional Agrologist | Soil Scientist | Environmental Biologist

With 27 years of experience in soil science, regenerative agriculture, and environmental management, Robson Rogan is a leading expert in post-fire land recovery. A graduate of the University of Guelph in Environmental Science and Biology, he has worked across Canada and internationally in marine science, agriculture, and applied research.

Currently serving as a Senior Agrologist at Purity Feed Ltd. in Kamloops, BC, Robson provides agronomic services, integrated pest management, regenerative agriculture solutions, and post-fire reclamation strategies. His extensive expertise in nutrient cycling, invasive species control, and emergency agricultural response makes him a key authority in wildfire recovery efforts.

Robson has worked directly with BC’s Emergency Operations Centre (TNRD), coordinating livestock evacuations and leading post-fire land restoration initiatives. His science-backed insights on dormant seeding, moisture management, and ecological regeneration will equip participants with the tools to enhance forage production, wildlife habitat, and soil stability in fire-affected regions.

This event is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (BCCAF). Funding for the BCCAF has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. BCCAF is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation. To learn more, visit www.bccaf.ca