Hosted by Sauk County Learn how to use cover crops to extend your grazing season. Winter feeding is the #1 expense for raising livestock, reducing winter feeding days by using cover crops is a practical way of lowering this expense. Sauk County Pasture Walks
What is the FEED Initiative? The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension, Community Food Systems Program’s Food Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (FEED) Initiative is a statewide program that promotes food entrepreneurship training and network development for value-added producers and individuals facing structural barriers to food entrepreneurship. What is the FEED Summit? Taking place on October 28-29 […]
Ross Thompson, his wife and 4 kids raise a flock of sheep, in addition to Highland cattle on 17ac in Winnebago County. JOIN US to LEARN about how Ross effectively stock-piles forage to graze well into the winter months. He also has an innovative winter-watering system without a frost-free waterer that works for the sheep […]
Hosted by Golden Sands RC&D Virtual Fencing & Cover Crop Grazing Pasture Walk @ Wepner Farms Friday, November 8th, 12pm to 2pm - E7817 County Rd N, Manawa, WI 54949 Join Golden Sands at Wepner Farms to see how they are using e-collars as virutal fencing and how grazing cover crops has extended their grazing […]
Hosted by Marathon County Dept of Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Stockpiling to Extend the Grazing Season @ Nigon Family Farm Saturday, November 9th, 4-6 PM ~ 102813 Century Rd, Spencer, WI Sam Nigon grazes Angus cow-calf pairs. We will discuss stock-piling forage, winter prep, and bale grazing set-up. Contact Brooke Bembeneck with questions at (715) […]
Golden Sands RC&D's Tap Talks pair Central Waters craft brews with conservation discussions guided by our educated professionals. Happening the 3rd Sundays of the month, Nov - May at 4pm.
Moderated by Pam Jahnke More registration information available soon. Made possible by Farmers for Lake Country, Farmers on the Rock, Biological Farmer Friends, Jefferson Co. Soil Builders, Glacierland RC&D, Rock River Graziers, UW Extension
This year’s GrassWorks Grazing Conference promises an impressive lineup of sessions, networking opportunities, and delectable meals showcasing grass-fed meats and locally sourced foods—exactly what our attendees and sponsors have come to love!
23rd Annual Cattle and Sheep Dog Training Clinic with instructor Jack Knox Open to stock dog owners, stock owners, and dogs of all training levels. Spectators and auditors Welcome! Jack Knox is a two time National Sheepdog Champion, 2012 Reserve National Champion, and a Hall of Fame ABCA breeder. Originally from Scotland, Jack currently lives […]
Come and gather with us this winter to connect with fellow graziers, enjoy a warm meal, and hear from Serge Koenig, Conservation Technician of the Sauk County Land Conservation Department. This is also the Kick-off for Managing Your Green, our upcoming Farm Finance Series for graziers. Questions? Call Brooke at 715-343-6215, Ext 709 or email […]
Managing Your Green - A Farm Finance Series for Graziers Session #2: Developing a business plan. Join us Wednesday 2/19 in-person or virtually (Zoom details linked below) at 3PM to hear Eric Kundinger, VP & Commercial Banking Officer at Prevail Bank, share information on developing a business plan for your operation. Eric Kundinger is a […]
This workshop is hosted February 25, 2025 at the Food+Farm Exploration Center in Plover, WI. It provides a fantastic opportunity to learn about how other groups are using farmer-led strategies to improve water quality and soil health in their watersheds. All group members are invited to attend, but at least one farmer and one collaborator […]