Join MNWiC for a terrific grazing discussion with Jennifer Olson at Golden Banty Farm in Villard, MN. Jennifer is the third generation of her family to operate Golden Banty Farm along with her husband James and their three year old daughter Lainey. She runs a mixed herd of commercial and registered British White cow-calf pairs […]
All are welcome at this pasture walk series, facilitated by Vance Haugen (507) 459-0495 Great River Graziers is a peer to peer learning network of graziers in Southwest Wisconsin, primarily centered around Crawford County. For our pasture walks, we ask that the host come with a question or situation in which they are looking to […]
Jason and Jocelyn Cavadini and their five children manage a Red Angus beef herd on 70 acres of pasture. They use management‑intensive rotational grazing with the goal of extending the grazing season through December. In winter, the herd is outwintered using bale grazing. Afterwards, the outwintering area is seeded with an annual cover crop mix […]
Multi-Species Grazing Systems: Take a look at what approaches the Bula Farm has taken to manage multiple species and classes of livestock on the same operation. We’ll discuss grass-finishing, infrastructure and the management required to stack multiple enterprises on the same pasture.
See virtual fence collars in action in an organic dairy grazing system! RSVP and learn more here!
AGENDA:10:00am - 12:00pmPresentations:Grassland Bird Phenology, Habitat Considerations and the Audubon Conservation Ranching Program Ashly Steinke, Grassland Ecologist, Audubon NRCS Wildlife Friendly Grazing Practice (EQIP) Chris Johnson ,Grazing Biologist, Ducks Unlimited Ben Wendt, District Conservationist, NRCS Location:Chippewa County Building711 N. Bridge St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 1:00pm - 3:00pm Pasture Walk:Sedge Wood Farms30101 190 Ave. Cornell, […]
All are welcome at this pasture walk series, facilitated by Vance Haugen (507) 459-0495 Great River Graziers is a peer to peer learning network of graziers in Southwest Wisconsin, primarily centered around Crawford County. For our pasture walks, we ask that the host come with a question or situation in which they are looking to […]
Two days of in-depth sessions and hands-on field experiences, led by managed grazing experts. Topics Covered: These schools are focused on large ruminant grazing but the concepts of pasture management learned are useful for all species
Key Topic(s): Virtual fencing and silvopasture. Part of the Southwest Wisconsin Grazing Network 2026 pasture walk series. There are two locations for this event: Virtual fence & economics: 5079 County Road Z, Spring Green, WI Silvopasture: 6511 Hillside School Rd, Spring Green, WI Learn more here!
THE ULTIMATE FIELD DAY 11 hours of hands-on learning! 8 production sessions! 430 acres! Demos! Food trucks! Live music! Friends new & old! Yes, we are excited! Marbleseed in the Field is a chance to gather with farm friends and participate in production-based field visits, shared meals, and self-care workshops. The day will be topped off by […]
CHEQUAMEGON BAY FOOD PRODUCERS SUMMER 2026 FARM TOURS Renee and Chris Bolz's farm is a meat-lover's dream as they raise lamb, pork, chicken, and beef, as well as some vegetables and baked goods. They have built an impressive operation since starting their family farm adventure in 2015, and you can hear their entertaining stories about […]
Learn about small ruminants on this multi-enterprise operation. Guest speakers include Janet McNally who has a wealth of knowledge on sheep management and genetics and Leslie Svacina of Cylon Rolling Acres who can cover anything from goat herd health to farm marketing and social media. Part of the NW WI Graziers Network and GrassWorks 2026 […]