River Country Winter Grazing ConferenceFor the Grazier by the Grazier Meeting Agenda 9:30 Coffee and Fellowship 10:00 am - Steve Okonek: Where do we start to Make Great Pastures, soil health practices to benefit your grazing system 10:50 am – Break 11:00 am - Steve Okonek: How to implement cover crops in your grazing system and Why 11:30 Randy Cutler: Fencing basics and More […]
*This event is designed for Technical Service Providers and other agriculture and conservation professionals who work with farmers on grazing. Agenda: “Working Effectively with Producers” - Tom Shea, National Grazing Lands Coalition NRCS Updates - Adam Abel, State Grazing Specialist NRCS NEW Grazing Plan Writing Resource/Guide” (debut!!!) - Laura Paine, GrassWorks GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK […]
Registration is officially open for the 2026 GrassWorks Grazing Conference being held at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, WI! We are looking forward to an event that is easier to navigate while still providing outstanding content and networking opportunities. This year’s theme, “Pastures to Prosperity: Building financially smart grazing systems for today’s land stewards,” focuses […]
This winter, the Land Stewardship Project will be hosting their 2026 Farm Transition Planning Course, starting on January 27 and running through March 10. The deadline to register is January 9. This holistic course is offered online, and is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Each week, attendees will be guided through the […]
Maybe you are new to beef production or perhaps you are a dairy producer thinking about adding or transitioning to beef production. If so, join the School for Beginning Beef Production. Each session will be held online via ZOOM from 7 – 8.30 pm (Central). Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about beef […]
Farmer Appreciation Lunch Thu, Feb 05 | Chapparal Restaurant Join us in celebrating the dedication, resilience, and vital contributions of local farmers who nourish our families and sustain our rural communities. Enjoy free lunch and get some swag and farm safety equipment. Guest Speaker: Morgan McArthur, DVM, UW Extension shares light-hearted tales.
Our first pasture walk of the year is coming up SATURDAY, January 31st from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Echo-Y Farm. Learn about how the Yankes are using virtual fencing, winter watering infrastructure, and pasture stockpiling in an to attempt achieve 365 days of grazing! S7909 Sky View RdLoganville, WI 53943
This winter, the Land Stewardship Project will be hosting their 2026 Farm Transition Planning Course, starting on January 27 and running through March 10. The deadline to register is January 9. This holistic course is offered online, and is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Each week, attendees will be guided through the […]
Sheep markets remain strong across the Upper Midwest, making sheep an attractive diversification option that fits well into grazing systems and supports soil health. At the Soil Health Winter Workshop, hear regional sheep market insights from Cody Heimke and Abdullah Hussaini, plus practical grazing and finishing tips from Dr. Greg Brickner. These field-tested perspectives will help […]
Farmer Appreciation Lunch Thu, Feb 05 | Chapparal Restaurant Join us in celebrating the dedication, resilience, and vital contributions of local farmers who nourish our families and sustain our rural communities. Enjoy free lunch and get some swag and farm safety equipment. Guest Speaker: Morgan McArthur, DVM, UW Extension shares light-hearted tales. REGISTRATION DEADLINE JAN. […]
Focus on Forage is a FREE, 4-part webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield, quality, and profitability in Wisconsin. Webinar speakers include forage industry experts, UW–Madison specialists, and extension educators. Certified Crop Advisor CEUs and ARPAS credits are available for each webinar. Dr. Marta Kohmann, Dr. Natasha Rayne, and Dr. […]
You are invited to the Northern WI Beef Producers Beef Brisket Buffet Lunch and presentation on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Ridgeland Community Center. We will be discussing "No Fence" virtual fencing, featuring guest speakers Brady Zuck from the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association and Bryce Kragness from Equity Coop. Virtual fencing uses GPS collars to […]