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GrassWorks Membership

GrassWorks is a grassroots membership association. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, GrassWorks links farmers with the resources they need to be successful graziers.

Become a Member

Become a member today!

Become part of a growing community of producers and advocates championing managed grazing to enhance the health of our soils, livestock, and communities. For just $50 annually, your GrassWorks membership empowers you to shape the future of sustainable grazing practices. As a member, you’ll gain access to a dynamic network of experienced farmers and producers, providing the resources you need to achieve your grazing goals and the opportunity to support graziers in your community.

Benefits of a GrassWorks membership include:

  • Exclusive offers to GrassWorks events, including our conference, picnic, workshops, and more! Our membership pays for itself in savings to educational and networking events and discounts to grazing supplies and services
  • Direct access to our dynamic network of experienced graziers for technical and educational assistance on your farm
  • Member exclusive seasonal newsletter in addition to our GrassWorks newsletter
  • Exposure of your farm business to new audiences via our media outlets
  • Inclusion in our Grazing Ambassadors program, which offers stipends to farmers who present to their communities on the benefits of managed grazing
  • Voting rights at our annual meeting and eligibility to serve on our Board of Directors and committees
  • Exclusive offers on grazing supplies and services from sponsors and partners
Grazing School in Lancaster, WI

Your tax-deductible membership will help us to:

  • Fund our programs to ensure grazing remains a key part of Wisconsin’s agricultural sector.
  • Build community through our grazing conference, annual picnic, regional pasture-walks, mentorship program, and Wisconsin schools of grazing.
  • Design and implement practical programming in cooperation with partnering farmers, non-profit, and government organizations.
  • Educate and mobilize farmers and citizens to advocate for grass-based farming practices, policies, and products.

Types of Membership

Agricultural Membership – Voting: This membership is open to livestock producers and/or agricultural landowners. Each Agricultural Membership is entitled to one vote at our annual meeting and members may serve on our Board of Directors. 

Associate Membership – Non-Voting: This membership is a open to non-producers who are looking to support grazing and grassland agriculture. Associate members are not eligible to vote at our annual meeting, but may serve on our Board of Directors.

“The things I have learned at the GrassWorks Grazing Conference and at pasture walks have greatly benefited my farm. And I appreciate the ideas and camaraderie that I share with other GrassWorks members at these events.”

Mark H.

GrassWorks Member

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