Meeting Market Opportunities and Farm to Food Access Needs: Marketing Cattle, Sheep and Goat

Hosted by Wisconsin Local Food with Abdullah Hussaini of Equity LivestockAre you a cattle, sheet, or goat farmer looking for new markets?This WILFPA Program webinar will share on strategies to keep WI meat producers competitive while increasing wholesale capacity in a changing landscape, by engaging both ethnic and commercial livestock markets to feed Wisconsin communities.Register […]

Field Day: Starting a Commercial Sheep Farm from Scratch

Hosted by Sand County FoundationRegister HereJeremie Favre and Ellen Geisler began a commercial meat sheep ranch centered around managed grazing in 2022. They are eager to share their experiences with others interested in making a similar transition.Come learn:How managed grazing provides excellent nutrition for productive livestockThe importance of the right grass-legume mixHow to raise prolific […]

Wagner Family Farm

Hosted by River Country RC&D and River Country Grazing NetworkThis educational event will include organic dairy, soil health, composting, direct marketing, establishing an on the farm store, silvo-pasture and exploration of farm tourism. Sponsored by River Country RCD/Grazing Network, Eau Claire County American Recovery Plan Act and the USDA-NRCS, under number NR195F48XXXXC008. USDA and Eau […]

Pasture Walk: Solar Watering System & Handling Facilities

Hosted by Marathon County Department of Conservation, Planning & ZoningSolar Watering System & Handling Facilities @ Bella Hof Family FarmJeff and Michaela Levich of Bella Hof Family Farm are hosting a pasture walk Thursday, June 27th from 6PM to 8PM. This pasture walk will be hosted at their satellite farm where they rotationally graze their […]

Driftless Grazing School

Hosted by the Land Stewardship ProjectLearn More HereRegister HereJoin the Land Stewardship Project for a two-day Grazing School in the rolling Driftless Region of southeastern Minnesota. This in-depth grazing school will be led by Jordan and Rachelle Meyer, plus a cohort of regional grazing leaders. Any grazier wanting to take their grazing skills to the […]

Pasture Walk: Sheep Grazing Under Solar Panels

Hosted by Great River GraziersVernon Electric CoopTrevor ClarkRudy MillerSheep grazing under solar electric panels. Guest: Carolyn Idhe, UW & lowa Small Ruminant Outreach Specialist.Great River Graziers Pasture Walks

Bale Grazing Followup – Summer Pasture Walk & BBQ

Hosted by Farmer-Led Watershed Councils of the St. Croix and Red Cedar RiversLearn More HereFarmers Kevin Conard and Laura Domagala placed bales across their pastures last year for the first time to try bale grazing. They worked with UW Extension staff to monitor forage quality as well as soil health this spring and summer.Meet them […]

McGraw Farm: A Grassland – Savanna Restoration in Progress

Hosted by Southern Driftless GrasslandsRegister HereSee the impacts of 7 years of strategic management effort on a farm once over-run with wild parsnip, multiflora rose, and honeysuckle and now actively managed for quality grasslands and savanna.See the impacts of 7 years of strategic management effort on a farm once over-run with wild parsnip, multiflora rose, […]

Setting Up a Multi-Species Grazing Operation

Hosted by Practical Farmers of IowaRegister HereMichael and Courtney Gutschenritter, along with their three small children, own and operate Three Brothers Farm in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The 100-acre farm is a conservation-focused, planted entirely in perennials. The Gutschenritters produce pasture-raised eggs from 2,800 laying hens; grass-fed lamb; wool blankets and sheepskins from their flock of 120 […]

Pasture Walk at Hahnalulu Ventures

Hosted by Golden Sands RC&DnnJoin us at Hahnalulu Ventures to hear about how to incorporate annuals into your grazing rotation. Learn about the different annuals and their benefits. Talk with a Byron Seed Representative on how they can help you choose the annuals that best fit your operation.nnMeet your local County Land & Water Conservation […]

Hobby Farm Homesteading Tour at the Thelen Family Farm

Hosted by Glacierland RC&DRegister HereSee regenerative agriculture on a small scale through a tour of the Thelen Family Farm, a small-scale farm raising organically-fed pigs and chickens on rotated, fresh pastures. Visit with local producers and learn how this family farm is beginning its regenerative journey.Refreshments will be served.Flyer

Dairy Heifer Grazing at Marshfield Ag Research Station

Hosted by Marathon CountyLearn how dairy heifer grazing can reduce costs and exceed performance standards.Contact Brooke Bembeneck with questions at (715) 370-9651 or Brooke.Bembeneck@co.marathon.wi.us.All pasture walks are free and family-friendly.Water, milk, and cookies available!Check out the Marathon County Clover Belt Grazing Community Facebook page for event info as the dates get closer.