Hosted by Southern Driftless GrasslandsRegister HereHabitat needs of wildlife that depend on large, contiguous tracts of open lands - grassland birds and migratory Monarch butterfly in particular – is especially important in the southern Driftless Area in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota. Agroforestry is an increasingly discussed agricultural practice with many benefits but when inappropriately […]
Hosted by MN Grazing Lands Conservation AssociationRegister HereParticipants will learn the basics of grazing livestock, pasture management, and goal setting for their operation. The GrazeHERS event is geared towards women interested in learning the principles of grazing livestock. This event is made up of women presenters, hosts, and supporters motivated to share their knowledge about […]
Guest Speaker: Ashly Steinke, Grassland Ecologist, Audubon SocietyLearn about the Audubon Conservation Ranching Program, and what you can do to help grassland birds on your farm!Register HereFlyer
Hosted by Golden Sands RC&DRSVP by June 3rd to grazing@goldensandsrcd.orgJoin us at the PaulJ Olson Wildlife Area and Prairie Pastured Beef LLC to learn about several practices the DNR and Carl have implemented on the land including:Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) Audubon Grassland Bird CertificationPublic Land Grazing New Well with Solar PumpThis event is FREE! Snacks […]
Hosted by Great River GraziersParlor lessons from inception to completion; new seeding for stockpile; next steps- grass milk and organic certification, how-to and expectations. Walk followed with light lunch! Guest: Rhonda Gildersleve, retired organic grassmilk farmer.Great River Graziers Pasture Walks
Hosted by Glacierland RC&D1:30-2:30pm6754 County Road W, Greenleaf WILearn how to estimate forage for proper rotational grazing at Brandenburg's farm2:30-3:30pm5886 County Road X, De Pere, WIGuest speaker Derrick Raspor of NRCS will discuss grazing summer annual forages and new seeding on Dobberpuhl's farm.No registration required. Graphic
Hosted by Wisconsin Women in ConservationRegister HerePack your camp chair and join us for a summer’s afternoon in June! All women farmers, landowners and conservationists from Sauk, Columbia, Green Lake and surrounding counties are welcome to attend-- whatever your background, from beginners to experts!Curious about sustainable, organic farming practices? This is the field day for […]
Hosted by Sauk CountyRegister HereLearn from Jim Gerrish, an independent grazing lands consultant at this grazing workshop. Join SSWIG, the Producers of Lake Redstone, Farmers of the Lemonweir Valley, and the Lake Wi Farmer Watershed Council for a day of learning.Location:Morning à UW Platteville Baraboo Sauk County, Giese Lecture Hall (1006 Connie Rd., Baraboo)Afternoon Pasture […]
Register Here$10/personLearn from Jim Gerrish, a grazing expert and consultant to farmers and ranchers across the world. This full day workshop will begin inside with a class at Seno Conservancy, include a catered lunch, and end with hands-on demonstrations on Starry Nights Farm, a rotationally grazed farm in Burlington.
Hosted by the U.S. Dairy Forage Research CenterRSVP HereProducer-Led Field DayImproving Farm Resilience with Pollinator HabitatJoin us for a unique opportunity to learn from other farmers about their experiences managing pollinator-friendly habitats on farm lands. Stay for lunch hosted by Alsum Farms and a Resources Fair featuring representatives from various organizations that aid landowners in […]
Register Here$10/personA morning with Jim Gerrish at the Fredonia Village Center, filled with a variety of rotational grazing topics. After provided lunch, we will move to our local graziers' operation, Tim and Jane Grube. There Jim will join us for a pasture walk across the Grube's brand new grazing system.
Hosted by Marathon County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning and Golden Sands RC&DNo registration required. This event is free with snacks and refreshments provided. Learn to build fence with Randy Cutler. Participants will:Learn about fence materials, tools, and equipmentUnderstand best practices for building fenceGet hands-on learningDiscuss funding availableHave questions? Contact grazing@goldensandsRCD.org or brooke.bembeneck@co.marathon.wi.usFlyer