GrassWorks Grazing Conference

The Midwest’s premiere Grazing learning and networking event

Pastures to Prosperity: Building financially smart grazing systems for today’s land stewards

Thursday, January 22 – Saturday January 24, 2026

*NEW LOCATION* La Crosse Center – La Crosse, WI

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 Conference

The 2026 GrassWorks Grazing Conference, January 22–24, 2026, at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Our 2026 theme is Pastures to Prosperity: Building financially smart grazing systems for today’s land stewards focusing on practical, innovative, and profitable approaches to grass-based livestock production.

The deadline to submit proposals to present at the 2026 GrassWorks Grazing Conference has passed and our planning committee is working hard to sort through all of the outstanding submissions to select talks that will educate and inspire our attendees. If you submitted a proposal, expect to hear back by mid to late October on the selection status of your submitted workshop.

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.

Conference Accommodations

There are 3 options for Hotel blocks for the GrassWorks Grazing Conference this year. The Radisson, (connected to La Crosse Center via Skywalk), Pearl Street Hotel and Suites, and Home 2 Suites by Hilton. Reservation blocks will be released after December 21st, 2025.

Sponsorship and Exhibition

Sponsorship Levels for 2026

We’re excited to continue with our on-brand sponsorship levels for the 2026 GrassWorks Grazing Conference. These tiers are aligned with our commitment to resilience and growth— Sprout, Leaf, Stem, Boot, and Flowering—capturing the journey of regenerative farming, from initial innovation to full fruition.

Each level offers tailored benefits designed to foster meaningful connections with our community. For those seeking to make the most significant impact, the $10k Flowering level provides an exclusive opportunity to address attendees during a plenary session, placing your brand at the forefront of our conference.

Join us in cultivating the future of grazing!