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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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.
This field day is a collaboration between the Klessig family, Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship, the Wallace Center at Winrock International, GrassWorks, Glacierland RC&D, Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership, and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Lunch provided (including grass-fed burgers)Pre-register here! https://tinyurl.com/SaxonHomestead Join us for a FREE workshop in partnership with Saxon Homestead Farm!DUE TO THE POTENTIAL SPREAD […]
Hosted by Glacierland RC&DRegister HereA comparison of hayfields, newly renovated pasture, CRP land, and pollinator habitat.Hannah Miller, farmer, will share her experience in starting her new sheep operation. Micah Kloppenburg, Xerces Society, will discuss pasture forage quality, quantity, and pollinator habitat.Flyer
Hosted by Great River GraziersDrew Roger(608) 606-3814Accurately estimating dry matter production on paddocks for dairy cattle. Guest: Altfrid Krusenbaum.Great River Graziers Pasture Walks
Hosted by Northwest Wisconsin Graziers Network7/20 Mike Mile & Barb Kass E. Luck at Anathoth Community Farm.See website
Hosted by Sauk CountyWhat does a herd of 250 stocker cattle look like on a pasture? Come to this pasture walk and see for yourself. Cattle handling, vaccination protocols, and watering 250 head at one time will be discussed.Cattle insurance will also be a topic of discussion.Sauk County Pasture Walks
Hosted by Professional Dairy ProducersRegister HereThere's a lot of talk about carbon and emissions these days – and now even the cows are part of the conversation. In a one-day session designed specifically for agronomists and conservationists, we'll take a look at who is driving all this, and why farmers are caught in the middle. […]