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The Kootenay Livestock Association (KLA) is seeking an Independent Contractor to coordinate the Grassland Rangeland Enhancement Program (GREP).
This is an opportunity to work with livestock producers and partners to deliver a producer-led stewardship program that supports sustainable range management and healthy grassland ecosystems throughout the Columbia Basin.
Contract Start: September 15, 2026
Application Deadline: August 21, 2026
View the full posting and application details: GREP Program Coordinator
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The Kootenay Livestock Association is one of the oldest agriculture associations in the Kootenays.
We are proud of our well established history and continue to serve the agriculture community of the Kootenays.
By providing invaluable resources, unique opportunities and a long-standing network of people, the KLA is committed to our members and strives to have the tools necessary to help our members succeed.
The Kootenay Livestock Association is accepting new members.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have.
The Kootenay Livestock Association is accepting new members.
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The KLA is committed to the promotion and education of all aspects of agriculture within the schools and the general public of the Kootenay region.
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With the rise of devastating and intense fire events in British Columbia, an array of wildfire mitigation strategies is needed.
Too Close to Home explores the role of cattle in mitigating wildfire risk for surrounding urban communities. After witnessing firsthand how grazing can impact fire behavior, ranchers, researchers and municipalities have come together to collaborate on a series of pilot projects. Produced by Storybrokers Media House in partnership with Public and Stakeholder Engagement, a division of the CCA.
Guardians Of The Grasslands is a short documentary brought to you by a group of dedicated conservationists, ranchers and Canadian filmmakers.
The film explores the current state of one of the world’s most endangered ecosystems, the Great Plains grasslands, and the role that cattle play in its survival. As we reach new critical levels in the loss of these iconic landscapes, there are important truths we must face about humanity’s relationship with the land and our food.