GrassWorks Grazing Conference

The Midwest’s premiere Grazing learning and networking event

SAVE THE DATE! And note the new location for 2026!

Thursday, January 22 – Saturday January 24, 2026

Where Ideas and Community Meet

The GrassWorks Grazing Conference is an unparalleled opportunity for networking, learning, and exploring the latest in grazing practices. Gathering hundreds of graziers, researchers, and professionals, this annual event features over 30 sessions led by experts, offering insights into a wide range of grazing topics. From improving soil health and water quality to supporting graziers’ livelihoods, attendees engage with innovative ideas and practical solutions. With a vibrant community and a wide range of exhibitors, the conference serves as a hub for growth and connection in the grazing world.

2026 Call for Proposals

GrassWorks is now accepting proposals for presentations at the 2026 GrassWorks Grazing Conference, January 22–24, 2026, at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Our 2026 theme is Grazing Economics and Profitability—focusing on practical, innovative, and profitable approaches to grass-based livestock production. We’re looking for engaging speakers, hands-on workshops, and inspiring stories that help farmers improve their operations, profitability, and quality of life.

We welcome proposals from graziers, researchers, educators, and agricultural professionals on topics such as:

Grazing systems that increase profitability
Economic tools and decision-making strategies
Soil health and pasture management
Direct marketing and value-added enterprises
Farm transition and business planning
Innovative technologies and practices in grazing

Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2025

Let’s work together to make the 2026 Grazing Conference an inspiring, information-packed event that helps graziers succeed now and into the future.

Questions? conference@grassworks.org

Learn in Engaging Sessions

The GrassWorks Grazing Conference offers a diverse lineup of sessions covering key topics such as grazing through weather extremes, grazing economics, animal health, and the principles of managed grazing. Led by experienced graziers and agriculture experts, these sessions provide valuable, practical knowledge to help you manage your land and livestock more effectively in an ever-changing agricultural landscape.

Our 2026 GrassWorks Grazing Conference will focus on profitable grazing practices and accordingly the conference will feature sessions that explore practices to boost profitability on a variety of farms.

The conference will kick off early in the afternoon on Thursday, January 22nd, and will wrap up with an ice cream social on Saturday, January 26th.

GrassWorks currently has the call for proposals out for the 2026 conference, but to get an idea of the types of talks you can expect to find you can check out the the 2025 conference schedule here! This schedule is subject to possible additions or corrections.

Connect With Your People

The conference offers more than education—it’s a lively opportunity to network. Enjoy meals featuring grass-fed products from local Wisconsin farmers alongside others passionate graziers. Dance or relax to live music. Bump into an old friend or make a new one around the snack table. This is where you build lasting relationships within the grazing community.

GrassWorks is fortunate to work with organizations who provide scholarships to farmers to attend educational events where they can learn skills and practices and connect with other farmers and agriculture professionals.

Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) scholarship opportunities

Discover Resources at the Trade Show

Explore the Exhibit Hall, featuring a wide range of exhibitors from fencing suppliers and feed providers to conservationists and technical service experts. Whether you’re looking for new tools, resources, or advice, this is the perfect place to connect with suppliers and professionals who support grazing practices.