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BC is Burning
Current news & opportunities for KLA Members.
KLA 2026 Memberships
February 12, 2025 - Key City Theatre
BC is Burning is a compelling new documentary that explores the roots of British Columbia’s wildfire crisis and what we must do to protect our forests, communities, and future. Film trailer here.
KLA Video Project
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The KLA video project highlights key issues affecting agriculture producers in the Kootenays. Check out our videos on the KLA YouTube channel!
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.
Resources for our Community
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.
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