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SUMMARY:Farm to School Networking in Southwest Wisconsin 
DESCRIPTION:The Holmen School District is hosting a Farm to School Networking Event and site visit to connect producers and school food service buyers. \n\n\n\nAt this event\, attendees will hear directly from successful producer-buyer partnerships\, see how local products are used in a school kitchen\, and tour the school greenhouse. Producers and school food buyers will have the opportunity to connect in a speed dating format. Participants will have the opportunity to network\, ask questions\, and sample some of the locally procured ingredients Holmen School District uses in their school meals. Producers are encouraged to bring samples! \n\n\n\nNCAT\, National Farm to School Network\, and Marbleseed are partnering for this event as part of the Bringing the Farm to School through New Connections project. After the event\, attendees are encouraged to attend the additional farm to school content at the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference\, taking place in downtown La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, just 20 minutes from Holmen High School. There will be limited scholarships for attending the conference on a first come first served basis and special pricing for participants that missed the scholarship opportunity. For further instructions\, choose the Marbleseed option below. \n\n\n\nDate: February 27\, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Holmen High School\, McHugh Road\, Holmen\, WI \n\n\n\nPre-registration is recommended because limited space is available. Please use the form below to register. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Maura Henn\, maurah@ncat.org \n\n\n\nBringing the Farm to School through New Connections is funded by a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. \n\n\n\n\nFarm to School Networking in Southwest Wisconsin
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-to-school-networking-in-southwest-wisconsin/
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SUMMARY:WI Cattlemen's Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:https://www.wisconsincattlemen.com/events/winter-conference
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/wi-cattlemens-winter-conference/
LOCATION:The Lodge at Mauston\, 104 Lodge Lane\, Mauston\, Wisconsin\, 53948\, United States
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SUMMARY:Protecting our Water: Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Colfax Water & Health Community Forum \n\n\n\nClean water starts with an informed\, engaged community — Come learn\, ask questions\, and help shape a healthier future for our community. \n\n\n\nMeal provided — register to guarantee a meal: \n\n\n\nText/Call 715-619-7149 or email tbarone@dunncountywi.gov \n\n\n\nRegistration Link https://forms.office.com/g/wHm12N1uTD
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/protecting-our-water-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Viking Bowl\, 108 S Main St\, Colfax\, Wisconsin\, 54730
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SUMMARY:Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:For 11 years\, the Sustainable Farming Association has proudly hosted the Midwest Soil Health Summit\, an educational event developed during a time when soil health was still a budding concept. \n\n\n\nAs the importance of soil health has become more widely recognized and soil health education more readily available\, we are shifting the educational focus of the Summit and rebranding the event as the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit. \n\n\n\nMore than just a name change\, this evolution acknowledges and celebrates the deep connection between soil and livestock in building thriving ecosystems and communities. \n\n\n\nThis new emphasis allows us to explore the dynamic harmony between grazing and soil health—together\, they create a regenerative path forward for farmers and ranchers. \n\n\n\n2026 Presenters include Dr. Temple Grandin\, Keith Berns\, Jared Luhman\, Jason Cavadini\, and more! \n\n\n\nRegistration coming soon! More information on keynote speakers and more here!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/midwest-grazing-soil-health-summit-2/
LOCATION:Willmar Conference Center\, 240 23rd St SE\, Willmar\, Minnesota\, 56201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farm Transition Course
DESCRIPTION: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 planning process by resource professionals\, experienced landowners\, and LSP staff\, with time allocated for your direct questions. \n\n\n\nThe Farm Transition Planning Course can play a key role in developing your farm’s future. Whether you need to plan for the next generation of farmers on your land or simply begin the conversation about the next steps with your family\, this course will help guide you through the process. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline for the 2026 course is Friday\, January 9\, with the first day of the course on Tuesday\, January 27. LSP only offers this course once per year and class size is limited\, so sign-up now! \n\n\n\n2026 Farm Transition Planning Course \n\n\n\nWHEN: Tuesdays from January 27 to March 10TIME:  5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. WHERE: OnlineWHAT: The focus will be on values and vision\, financial and legal considerations\, options for farm transitions\, resources to guide the planning process\, and communication tools. COST: $250 per farm family
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-transition-course/2026-03-03/
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Land & Water
DESCRIPTION:https://wisconsinlandwater.org/conservation/annual-conference
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/wisconsin-land-water/
LOCATION:Chula Vista Resort and Conference Center\, Chula Vista Parkway 1000\, Wisconsin Dells\, Wisconsin\, 53965\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beef Direct Marketing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Workshops for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef\, or considering it\, will be held in four regional locations in the coming months. The workshops are offered by the Wisconsin Beef Council and are being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors\, UW-Madison Division of Extension\, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. This will be an opportunity to network with fellow beef producers who are direct marketing\, as well as the processors who play a key role in getting beef to consumers. \n\n\n\nThe workshops will begin with a classroom session and then move to a local processor for a carcass cutting demonstration. The dates and locations are as follows:   \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 25 – Plum City.  Morning session – American Legion\, 132 Pine Ave E\, Plum City. Afternoon session – JM Watkins\, W2431 US-10\, Maiden Rock  \n\n\n\nMarch 6 – Viroqua.  Morning session – Sheriff’s Office Training Room\, 1320 Bad Axe Court\, Viroqua\, WI 54667.  Afternoon session – Nordik Meats\, E7342 Three Chimney Rd\, Viroqua.  \n\n\n\nMarch 11 – Kaukauna.  Morning session – Grand Stay Hotel\, 1541 Arbor Way\, Kaukauna\, WI 54130.  Afternoon session – Haen Meats\, 600 County Hwy KK\, Kaukauna.  \n\n\n\nMarch 17 – Clinton.  Morning session – Boxcars\, 108 Allen Street\, Clinton. Afternoon session – Country Pride Meats\, 109 Church St\, Clinton\, WI 53525.      \n\n\n\n\nCheck-in of pre-registered attendees will begin at 9:15 am\, and the program will start promptly at 9:45. Lunch will be offered at noon. Following lunch\, attendees will travel to the processing plants for the cutting demonstration. The program will adjourn by 2:30 pm. There is a $25 registration fee\, and space will be limited at each location to 30 participants.    \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered during the workshops include:      \n\n\n\nCarcass fabrication – watch a meat processor breakdown a half carcass\, seeing how you get from primals to consumer-friendly cuts.   \n\n\n\nEasy to Use Marketing Tools – Kaitlyn Kesler with the Wisconsin Beef Council will share tips on free resources that can be used to create flyers\, social media posts and other resources to help market your beef online\, along with showcasing the recipes\, cut charts and other resources available through the Beef Checkoff.     \n\n\n\nLicensing & Labeling Requirements – Whether your farm is looking to direct market quarters or halves or is ready to transition to retail sales of individual cuts of beef\, this segment will bring you up to speed on the requirements for licensing and labeling. Speakers: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade & Consumer Protection\, Bureau of Meat and Poultry Businesses Staff   \n\n\n\nMeating Consumer Expectations – UW-Madison Extension will discuss quality and yield grades\, dressing percentage\, understanding when cattle are finished\, and considerations for animal size to match marketing plans. All these factors can affect consumer experience\, expectations\, and satisfaction.      \n\n\n\nFarmer-Processor-Customer Relations – a local meat processor will share tips on how to best communicate with those involved in the transaction\, how to educate the consumer around pricing and cuts of beef\, labeling and packaging options\, and building the processor-farmer relationship.    \n\n\n\nBull session – Bill Halfman\, UW-Extension\, will facilitate a group discussion covering topics like online sales\, insurance\, and collecting payments.     \n\n\n\nDirect Marketing Workshop
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/beef-direct-marketing-workshops-2/
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SUMMARY:NW WI Graziers Network Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Northwest Wisconsin Graziers Network\, GrassWorks\, Shell Lake-Yellow River Watershed Producer Led Council\, and UW-Madison Extension would like to invite you to attend this year’s winter grazing conference in Rice Lake \n\n\n\nThis conference will continue our strong tradition of an informative and friendly networking environment to learn about beef herd planning\, animal health care\, nature’s way of grazing\, livestock markets\, economics of balage\, workbook method for nutrient management\, an update on bale grazing research\, on-farm organic N production\, and an afternoon workshop on fencing methods along with other helpful information. See agenda for more details.The conference should be of interest to new farmers\, part-time or full-time operators\, low-income startups\, graziers or non-graziers alike. Several agency and commercial exhibitors will be available to network with throughout the day.Advance registration for the conference is due by Wednesday\, March 4th\, cost is only $20 and includes lunch\, refreshments and materials. Late registration is $30. For credit card pre-registration go online to our webpage\, nwgn.org. \n\n\n\nPlease call Lynn Johnson at 715-225-9882 with registration questions\, or for more grazing and conference information.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/nw-wi-graziers-winter-conference/
LOCATION:UW-Eau Claire at Barron County\, 1800 College Drive\, Rice Lake\, Wisconsin\, 54868
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SUMMARY:Farm Transition Course
DESCRIPTION: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 planning process by resource professionals\, experienced landowners\, and LSP staff\, with time allocated for your direct questions. \n\n\n\nThe Farm Transition Planning Course can play a key role in developing your farm’s future. Whether you need to plan for the next generation of farmers on your land or simply begin the conversation about the next steps with your family\, this course will help guide you through the process. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline for the 2026 course is Friday\, January 9\, with the first day of the course on Tuesday\, January 27. LSP only offers this course once per year and class size is limited\, so sign-up now! \n\n\n\n2026 Farm Transition Planning Course \n\n\n\nWHEN: Tuesdays from January 27 to March 10TIME:  5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. WHERE: OnlineWHAT: The focus will be on values and vision\, financial and legal considerations\, options for farm transitions\, resources to guide the planning process\, and communication tools. COST: $250 per farm family
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-transition-course/2026-03-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T080000
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SUMMARY:Perennial Farm Gathering 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Perennial Farm Gathering\, Savanna Institute’s signature event\, brings together a wide community of land stewards\, farmers\, and perennial enthusiasts. Over three days\, folks gather to share work\, research\, and lessons learned in panels\, workshops\, deep dives\, and nutshell overviews – all to advance perennial agriculture.  \n\n\n\nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/perennial-farm-gathering/
LOCATION:Grand River Convention Center\, 500 Bell St\, Dubuque\, Iowa\, 52001
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SUMMARY:Beef Direct Marketing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Workshops for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef\, or considering it\, will be held in four regional locations in the coming months. The workshops are offered by the Wisconsin Beef Council and are being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors\, UW-Madison Division of Extension\, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. This will be an opportunity to network with fellow beef producers who are direct marketing\, as well as the processors who play a key role in getting beef to consumers. \n\n\n\nThe workshops will begin with a classroom session and then move to a local processor for a carcass cutting demonstration. The dates and locations are as follows:   \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 25 – Plum City.  Morning session – American Legion\, 132 Pine Ave E\, Plum City. Afternoon session – JM Watkins\, W2431 US-10\, Maiden Rock  \n\n\n\nMarch 6 – Viroqua.  Morning session – Sheriff’s Office Training Room\, 1320 Bad Axe Court\, Viroqua\, WI 54667.  Afternoon session – Nordik Meats\, E7342 Three Chimney Rd\, Viroqua.  \n\n\n\nMarch 11 – Kaukauna.  Morning session – Grand Stay Hotel\, 1541 Arbor Way\, Kaukauna\, WI 54130.  Afternoon session – Haen Meats\, 600 County Hwy KK\, Kaukauna.  \n\n\n\nMarch 17 – Clinton.  Morning session – Boxcars\, 108 Allen Street\, Clinton. Afternoon session – Country Pride Meats\, 109 Church St\, Clinton\, WI 53525.      \n\n\n\n\nCheck-in of pre-registered attendees will begin at 9:15 am\, and the program will start promptly at 9:45. Lunch will be offered at noon. Following lunch\, attendees will travel to the processing plants for the cutting demonstration. The program will adjourn by 2:30 pm. There is a $25 registration fee\, and space will be limited at each location to 30 participants.    \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered during the workshops include:      \n\n\n\nCarcass fabrication – watch a meat processor breakdown a half carcass\, seeing how you get from primals to consumer-friendly cuts.   \n\n\n\nEasy to Use Marketing Tools – Kaitlyn Kesler with the Wisconsin Beef Council will share tips on free resources that can be used to create flyers\, social media posts and other resources to help market your beef online\, along with showcasing the recipes\, cut charts and other resources available through the Beef Checkoff.     \n\n\n\nLicensing & Labeling Requirements – Whether your farm is looking to direct market quarters or halves or is ready to transition to retail sales of individual cuts of beef\, this segment will bring you up to speed on the requirements for licensing and labeling. Speakers: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade & Consumer Protection\, Bureau of Meat and Poultry Businesses Staff   \n\n\n\nMeating Consumer Expectations – UW-Madison Extension will discuss quality and yield grades\, dressing percentage\, understanding when cattle are finished\, and considerations for animal size to match marketing plans. All these factors can affect consumer experience\, expectations\, and satisfaction.      \n\n\n\nFarmer-Processor-Customer Relations – a local meat processor will share tips on how to best communicate with those involved in the transaction\, how to educate the consumer around pricing and cuts of beef\, labeling and packaging options\, and building the processor-farmer relationship.    \n\n\n\nBull session – Bill Halfman\, UW-Extension\, will facilitate a group discussion covering topics like online sales\, insurance\, and collecting payments.     \n\n\n\nDirect Marketing Workshop
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/beef-direct-marketing-workshops-4/
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SUMMARY:GrassWorks + Ranching for Profit Workshop – CHIPPEWA FALLS
DESCRIPTION:GrassWorks is excited to welcome nationally respected RFP instructor and facilitator\, John Locke\, for two one-day workshops. Join us at one of these events to \n\n\n\n\nLearn why economics should precede finance\n\n\n\nDiscover three key strategies to increase profits and identify the weak link to build a plan for growth\n\n\n\nDiscuss 5 key principles of grazing\n\n\n\nExplore ecological processes and strategies to boost productivity\, reduce workload\, and increase profits\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:John Locke is a 6th generation rancher from the Texas Gulf Coast and Instructor for The Ranching For Profit School. In this interactive workshop John will share principles that have the potential to help you build the farm or ranch you have always dreamed of! \n\n\n\n$40 per person for non members\, $30 per person for GrassWorks members* \n\n\n\nSign up to be a member here! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you at a reduced cost by GrassWorks with the support of a USDA GLCI grant and from generous donations from Wisconsin Farmers Union. \n\n\n\n*GrassWorks members should use the code GWMEMBER at checkout to receive your discounted tickets! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/grassworks-ranching-for-profit-workshop-chippewa-falls/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T160000
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SUMMARY:Heart of WI Grazing Conference
DESCRIPTION: Join Us for the 32nd Annual Heart of Wisconsin Grazing Conference!  \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to invite you to the 32nd Annual Heart of Wisconsin Grazing Conference on Friday\, March 13th in Wausau! We have a great lineup of speakers planned and a full day of learning and connection ahead. \n\n\n\nThis year\, we focused on bringing in more farmer speakers and building sessions around topics YOU suggested in last year’s surveys. There will be three session tracks—small ruminant\, beef\, and dairy grazing—so you can stick with what fits your operation or explore something new. \n\n\n\n When: Friday\, March 13 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Where: Lake View Conference Center\, 1000 Lake View Drive\, Wausau\, WI \n\n\n\n Cost:• $20 adults (pre-registered)• $10 students or youth under 16 (pre-registered)• $25 adults at the door• $15 students or youth under 16 at the door \n\n\n\n Register here: https://forms.gle/x32m19PFd7CqVzvc8 \n\n\n\nThe full conference schedule will be shared soon\, but registration is open now if you’d like to get a head start. We think it’ll be well worth your time and investment—hope to see you there!  \n\n\n\nTopics covered will include:  \n\n\n\n\npasture management for beginning grazers\n\n\n\norganic pasture management for beef and sheep\n\n\n\nbreeding small ruminants to fit your landscape\n\n\n\nbeef genetics with mineral and protein supplementation\n\n\n\nweaning calves on pasture\n\n\n\nutilizing NRCS programs for grazing operations\n\n\n\nhow to be a successful dairy grazer \n\n\n\ngrazing annuals and cover crops to balance out dairy forage production throughout the year!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/heart-of-wi-grazing-conference-2/
LOCATION:Lake View Conference Center\, 1000 Lake View Dr\, Wausau\, Wisconsin\, 54403
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SUMMARY:GrassWorks + Ranching for Profit Workshop – MAUSTON
DESCRIPTION:GrassWorks is excited to welcome nationally respected RFP instructor and facilitator\, John Locke\, for two one-day workshops. Join us at one of these events to \n\n\n\n\nLearn why economics should precede finance\n\n\n\nDiscover three key strategies to increase profits and identify the weak link to build a plan for growth\n\n\n\nDiscuss 5 key principles of grazing\n\n\n\nExplore ecological processes and strategies to boost productivity\, reduce workload\, and increase profits\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:John Locke is a 6th generation rancher from the Texas Gulf Coast and Instructor for The Ranching For Profit School. In this interactive workshop John will share principles that have the potential to help you build the farm or ranch you have always dreamed of! \n\n\n\n$40 per person for non members\, $30 per person for GrassWorks members* \n\n\n\nSign up to be a member here! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you at a reduced cost by GrassWorks with the support of a USDA GLCI grant and from generous donations from Wisconsin Farmers Union. \n\n\n\n*GrassWorks members should use the code GWMEMBER at checkout to receive your discounted tickets! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/grassworks-ranching-for-profit-workshop-mauston/
LOCATION:The Lodge at Mauston\, 104 Lodge Lane\, Mauston\, Wisconsin\, 53948\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Beef Direct Marketing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Workshops for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef\, or considering it\, will be held in four regional locations in the coming months. The workshops are offered by the Wisconsin Beef Council and are being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors\, UW-Madison Division of Extension\, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. This will be an opportunity to network with fellow beef producers who are direct marketing\, as well as the processors who play a key role in getting beef to consumers. \n\n\n\nThe workshops will begin with a classroom session and then move to a local processor for a carcass cutting demonstration. The dates and locations are as follows:   \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 25 – Plum City.  Morning session – American Legion\, 132 Pine Ave E\, Plum City. Afternoon session – JM Watkins\, W2431 US-10\, Maiden Rock  \n\n\n\nMarch 6 – Viroqua.  Morning session – Sheriff’s Office Training Room\, 1320 Bad Axe Court\, Viroqua\, WI 54667.  Afternoon session – Nordik Meats\, E7342 Three Chimney Rd\, Viroqua.  \n\n\n\nMarch 11 – Kaukauna.  Morning session – Grand Stay Hotel\, 1541 Arbor Way\, Kaukauna\, WI 54130.  Afternoon session – Haen Meats\, 600 County Hwy KK\, Kaukauna.  \n\n\n\nMarch 17 – Clinton.  Morning session – Boxcars\, 108 Allen Street\, Clinton. Afternoon session – Country Pride Meats\, 109 Church St\, Clinton\, WI 53525.      \n\n\n\n\nCheck-in of pre-registered attendees will begin at 9:15 am\, and the program will start promptly at 9:45. Lunch will be offered at noon. Following lunch\, attendees will travel to the processing plants for the cutting demonstration. The program will adjourn by 2:30 pm. There is a $25 registration fee\, and space will be limited at each location to 30 participants.    \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered during the workshops include:      \n\n\n\nCarcass fabrication – watch a meat processor breakdown a half carcass\, seeing how you get from primals to consumer-friendly cuts.   \n\n\n\nEasy to Use Marketing Tools – Kaitlyn Kesler with the Wisconsin Beef Council will share tips on free resources that can be used to create flyers\, social media posts and other resources to help market your beef online\, along with showcasing the recipes\, cut charts and other resources available through the Beef Checkoff.     \n\n\n\nLicensing & Labeling Requirements – Whether your farm is looking to direct market quarters or halves or is ready to transition to retail sales of individual cuts of beef\, this segment will bring you up to speed on the requirements for licensing and labeling. Speakers: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade & Consumer Protection\, Bureau of Meat and Poultry Businesses Staff   \n\n\n\nMeating Consumer Expectations – UW-Madison Extension will discuss quality and yield grades\, dressing percentage\, understanding when cattle are finished\, and considerations for animal size to match marketing plans. All these factors can affect consumer experience\, expectations\, and satisfaction.      \n\n\n\nFarmer-Processor-Customer Relations – a local meat processor will share tips on how to best communicate with those involved in the transaction\, how to educate the consumer around pricing and cuts of beef\, labeling and packaging options\, and building the processor-farmer relationship.    \n\n\n\nBull session – Bill Halfman\, UW-Extension\, will facilitate a group discussion covering topics like online sales\, insurance\, and collecting payments.     \n\n\n\nDirect Marketing Workshop
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/beef-direct-marketing-workshops-5/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Fence Meets Pasture Nutrition for Maximum Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Well‑managed pastures can deliver highly digestible\, protein‑rich forage. Pasture alone rarely provides a perfectly balanced diet\, especially for high‑producing dairy cows. What you choose to supplement with can dramatically influence milk yield\, components\, body condition\, and even reproductive performance. Supplementation isn’t just “extra feed”-it’s how you correct the nutritional gaps that pasture creates.  
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/virtual-fence-meets-pasture-nutrition-for-maximum-productivity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T173000
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SUMMARY:Organic Rising Film Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special event featuring the award‑winning documentary Organic Rising\, a feature-length film that demystifies organic agriculture by contrasting chemical-intensive farming with organic systems and unpacking what the USDA Organic label really means. Thanks to Wisconsin Farmers Union for sponsoring.We’ll gather at Gwenyn Hill Organic Farm in Waukesha for a screening of Organic Rising\, an overview of the National Organic Program standards\, and a full day of organic agriculture learning with local organic farmers and producers\, presented in partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union.\n\n\n\nMore information and register here!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/organic-rising-film-premiere/
LOCATION:Gwenyn Hill Organic Farm\, N130W294 Bryn Dr\, Waukesha\, Wisconsin\, 53188
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T150000
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SUMMARY:Grazing Dairy Heifers & Planning with Topography
DESCRIPTION:GrassWorks G-Team meeting hosted with Glacierland RC&D! Ron Schoepp will speak about his custom dairy heifer operation. Socialize and enjoy an included lunch provided by Lodi Sausage Co. and Meat Market. Darren Yanke will give a tour and talk about his experience with steep topography and 2 years experience with virtual collars. \n\n\n\nStephanie Bowers with Gallagher will also be there to answer questions\,REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nFor more INFO: kelsey@glacierland.org
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/grazing-dairy-heifers-planning-with-topography/
LOCATION:Schoepp Farms\, N2007 E Harmon Rd.\, Lodi\, Wisconsin\, 53555
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T150000
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SUMMARY:Grazing Dairy Heifers and Planning with Topography G-TEAM MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Ron Schoepp will speak about his custom dairy heifer operation. Socialize and enjoy an included lunch provided by Lodi Sausage Co. and Meat Market. Darren Yanke will give a tour and talk about his experience with steep topography and 2 years experience with virtual collars. \n\n\n\nStephanie Bowers with Gallagher will also be there to answer questions\,REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nFor more INFO: kelsey@glacierland.org
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/grazing-dairy-heifers-and-planning-with-topography-g-team-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T160000
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Nitrogen Field Day - POSTPONED
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URL:https://grassworks.org/event/on-farm-nitrogen-field-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T170000
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SUMMARY:The Tailor Made Herd Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Stop chasing cattle trends. \n\n\n\nStart building cattle that thrive where YOU ranch.\n\n\n\nIf you’re tired of: \n\n\n\n\nBuying bulls that don’t improve your herd\n\n\n\nWatching fertility\, soundness\, and longevity decline\n\n\n\nSelecting cattle that look good on paper but fall apart in real life\n\n\n\nSpending more each year for less return\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop was built for you. \n\n\n\nThe Tailor-Made Herd Intensive is a rare\, hands-on\, ranch-tested experience designed to help you see\, select\, and manage cattle for real-world profitability. Not trends\, not theory\, and not someone else’s environment.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/the-tailor-made-herd-intensive/
LOCATION:The Commons\, 401 E Jefferson St\, Viroqua\, Wisconsin\, 54665\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T190000
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SUMMARY:Selecting the Perfect Bull for Your Dairy Grazing System
DESCRIPTION:Join Suzanne Nelson Karreman\, manager of Reverence Farms\, for an in-depth look at selecting genetics specifically for pasture-based success. Learn how to identify bulls that prioritize your grazing and production goals. Virtual event hosted by DGA. Learn more and register here!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/selecting-the-perfect-bull-for-your-dairy-grazing-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000
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SUMMARY:Organic University: Mooving Toward Organic
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about organic dairy\, or already on the path? Don’t miss Marbleseed’s Organic University: Mooving Toward Organic\, on March 26\, 2026. This full-day dairy workshop is designed for both beginning organic dairy farmers and dairy farmers considering transitioning to an organic production system.  Session will be led by industry experts and there will be plenty of time to connect with fellow farmers and ag professionals about individual operations.   \n\n\n\n\nOrganic certification basics \n\n\n\nOrganic grazing and feed strategies \n\n\n\nTransitional dairy production considerations \n\n\n\nFree lunch ! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more and register here: https://marbleseed.salsalabs.org/ou_mooovingtoward/index.html or contact tay.fatke@marbleseed.org . The workshop is supported through the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).  \n\n\n\nAgenda10:00 -10:30        Registration & Refreshments10:30 – 10:45        Welcome & Intros10:45 – 12:00        Certification basics12:00 – 1:00          Lunch1:00 – 2:30            Organic Feed Considerations (Breakout by Grass-focus and Grain focus)2:30 – 2:45            Break2:45 – 4:15             Support for Organic Dairies4:15-4:30               Break4:30 – 5:00           Wrap-up\, Q&A
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/organic-university-mooving-toward-organic/
LOCATION:Market on River by Wisconsin Farmers Union\, 128 W River St\, Chippewa Falls\, Wisconsin\, 54729
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T170000
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SUMMARY:Sheep Lambing Workshop 
DESCRIPTION:Four Winds Farm will host a full‑day Sheep Lambing Workshop on March 28 in Fitchburg\, Wisconsin. This immersive\, hands‑on learning experience is designed for both new and experienced shepherds seeking to improve their lambing knowledge\, confidence\, and on‑farm success.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be led by Carolyn Ihde\, Small Ruminant Outreach Specialist with the University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach\, along with Dr. Kelly Froelich\, representing the American Sheep Industry (ASI) Young Entrepreneurs Education (YEE) program. Through their collaboration\, participants will have access to possibly the only sheep dystocia training models available to US producers. This specialized simulation tool is used to teach producers how to assist a ewe with a range of lambing complications \n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, attendees will learn about:  \n\n\n\n\nBest practices in biosecurity\, animal health\, and nutrition \n\n\n\nEssential lambing supplies and barn preparation \n\n\n\nThe phases of lambing and how to recognize when assistance is needed \n\n\n\nEffective lamb processing techniques \n\n\n\nHands‑on practice pulling lambs from a life‑size ewe replica \n\n\n\n\nFour Winds Farm maintains a well‑managed flock of Cheviot and Tunis sheep and has collaborated with Ihde to plan this workshop to align with the flock’s lambing schedule\, creating the possibility for participants to witness real‑time lambing during the event. The farm has also worked closely with Ihde to implement research‑based flock management practices aimed at improving lambing outcomes and overall flock health.  \n\n\n\nThis engaging workshop provides a supportive environment for learning\, questions\, and skill‑building—ideal for small-flock owners\, aspiring shepherds\, youth project leaders\, and anyone interested in expanding their sheep-management capabilities. 
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/sheep-lambing-workshop/
LOCATION:Four Winds Farm\, 5735 Adams Rd\, Fitchburg\, Wisconsin\, 53575\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T150000
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SUMMARY:Central WI G-team meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agricultural professionals — this meeting is for you! GrassWorks Central WI G-team meeting hosted by Golden Sands RC&D! \n\n\n\nTopics include:Mapping with QGISQGIS tips and tricksQGIS Q&A and hands on help (bring your laptop!)TSP certificationContracting/funding plansTSP tips and tricks for writing grazing plansREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nFor more INFO: grazing@goldensandsrcd.org or call (715) 343-6215
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/central-wi-g-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Golden Sands RC&D Office\, 1100 Main St\, Suite 140\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T170000
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SUMMARY:Pasture-based Beef Enterprise Calculator Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Proving that grass works using the Pasture-based Beef Enterprise Calculator \n\n\n\nJoin GrassWorks and Farm Viability Specialist John Hendrickson in a detailed tour of the new Pasture-based Beef Enterprise Calculator. This powerful (and free!) decision support tool is structured to examine the financial returns and land requirements of beef production in typical segments or phases of the industry: cow-calf\, stocker\, finishing\, and direct sale of meat. It can be used to look at only one segment or any combination. In addition to calculating the return in each phase on a per animal basis\, the user can generate a 5-year financial forecast and estimate land requirements by entering hypothetical data on how herd numbers will change from year-to-year. Participants will learn to use this tool and the importance of planning\, enterprise accounting\, and record keeping and be inspired to improve their farm financial management. \n\n\n\nJohn Hendrickson is with the UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems where he coordinates research and outreach programs in the area of farm financial management and farm financial benchmarking. \n\n\n\nRegister here! for the webinar
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/save-the-date-economic-spreadsheet-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T150000
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CREATED:20260319T160529Z
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SUMMARY:Dodge County Planting Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Topics of Discussion: \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Talks about Soil with Robert Bird & Paul Davidson \n\n\n\n10:15 a.m. – Noon (12 p.m.) – Planting into Covers with Joey Heneghan (WI Field Agronomist from Beck’s Seed) \n\n\n\nNoon -12:30 p.m. – Lunch \n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Planter Specialist Clayton Stufflebeam (PFR Agronomist Planter Specialist) \n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Drone Applicator from Creek Bend Farms – John Pernat \n\n\n\nMore info here!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/planter-clinic/
LOCATION:Universal Co-op\, N1054 County Road R\, Watertown\, Wisconsin\, 53098
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T140000
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CREATED:20260205T174818Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Transitions: Holding Ground\, Letting Go
DESCRIPTION:A guided approach to farm transition and legacy. \n\n\n\n\n\nHolding Ground\, Letting Go offers farmland owners a supportive space to talk through one of the hardest parts of farming: deciding what comes next for the land you care so deeply about.This workshop uses guided conversation to help you reflect on your connection to the land\, clarify what matters most to you\, and explore realistic options for transition at your own pace.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll be met where you are—whether you feel ready\, unsure\, or conflicted—and supported in thinking through small\, practical next steps that align with your values\, your family or operation\, and your hopes for the future of the land. Your farm transition planning journey will begin with two in-person workshops—February 24 and March 31—followed by ongoing individualized support from trained farm transition coordinators.  \n\n\n\nFree to participate. Register here
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-transitions-holding-ground-letting-go/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Green Lake American Legion\, American Legion Post 306\, 518 Water St\, Green Lake\, Wisconsin\, 54941
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153333
CREATED:20260319T162440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T162442Z
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SUMMARY:Direct Market Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Direct marketing through on-farm stores\, farmers’ markets\, or CSAs can be extremely successful. Whether you’re already established or just starting to look at the logistics of direct market sales\, there is no substitute for peer-to-peer intelligence. We’re forming a cohort of graziers to swap successful sales strategies\, troubleshoot the logistics that didn’t go as planned\, and build a collective knowledge base that keeps us all competitive. If you’re looking to sharpen your retail operation or simply want to learn from those who have already navigated this\, your perspective is welcome! \n\n\n\nVirtual event! More info and register here!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/direct-market-roundtable/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T180708Z
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SUMMARY:Sheep Grazing Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come play in the mud! Learn more about spring mud season management\, designing new systems\, and working around critical and sensitive areas on a new sheep farm. We will hear about how Bree and Steffen transitioned 15 acres of row crops to perennial pasture for sheep! More info and register here!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/spring-sheep-shop/
LOCATION:Pela Farm and Fiber\, N9000 Kamrath Rd\, Mayville\, Wisconsin\, 53050
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