The Peace Region Forage Seed Association’s 2026 Summer Tour takes place Tuesday, July 8, in the Flatrock/Cecil Lake area of northeastern British Columbia.

This annual field tour provides forage seed producers, agronomists, researchers, and industry professionals with an opportunity to see research and commercial production firsthand while discussing current opportunities and challenges facing the forage seed industry.

This year’s featured guest speaker is Nabin Pathak of the AAFC Beaverlodge Research Farm, who will present on quantifying nitrogen budgets in creeping red fescue under different nitrogen fertilization timings. The day will also include updates on current pest issues, visits to commercial forage seed fields, and a behind-the-scenes tour of a local seed cleaning facility.

Tour Highlights

• Nitrogen fertilizer management in creeping red fescue with Nabin Pathak (AAFC Beaverlodge)
• Pest update with Keith Uloth
• Guided tour of the Breunig Farm seed cleaning plant
• Visits to commercial forage seed fields featuring:
  • Perennial ryegrass
  • Creeping red fescue
  • Bromegrass
• Plenty of opportunities to ask questions and connect with fellow producers and industry experts

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2026
Registration: 9:00 a.m. at the Cecil Lake Hall
Tour: Approximately 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Pre-registration: office@peaceforageseed.ca

For additional information, contact:

• Talon: 1-877-630-2198
• Calvin: 1-780-864-7663

The Peace Region Living Lab values opportunities like this that bring researchers and producers together to exchange knowledge and showcase practical innovations that support resilient and productive agricultural systems across the Peace Region. We encourage anyone with an interest in forage production and applied agricultural research to attend.