Join Minnesota Women in Conservation for this exciting tour of a working multi-species grazing operation with experienced market producer Leah Matzke. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your practices, this tour and learning circle will offer real-world knowledge, encouragement, and connection. We'll tour the farm, get to know each other through an […]
See different stages of silvopasture development and forest mulching in action on this bison ranch. Guest speakers from UW Extension will be in attendance.
CHEQUAMEGON BAY FOOD PRODUCERS SUMMER 2026 FARM TOURS Tim Mika has decades of experience raising grass-fed cattle on his family's farm. He's also the agricultural technician for the Ashland County Land and Water Conservation office and will cover soil health, soil testing, nutrient management, local county and NRCS support programs for farmers. The regional WNR […]
Begin the night with first-generation farmers, Joe & Nikki Tyson, as they show you their sheep, goat and cattle AMP (adaptive multi-paddock) Grazing system. They will discuss their conversion of cropland to pasture, incorporation of both warm and cool season species, demonstrate their portable fencing equipment and the use of livestock guardian dogs on their […]
Pasture Weed Management: Identify common pasture weeds and discuss the impacts these weeds can have on pasture, livestock productivity and what management strategies can keep them under control.
N2769 Tyler Road Neosho, WI 53059 (Off County Road NN 1.5 miles outside Neosho)Hosted By: Dodge County Land Conservation Dept, Dodge County Extension Crops & Soils Division, and High-Gem Holsteins & NormandesTopics of Discussion:• FROST SEEDING: 1st, 2nd and 3rd year frost seeding fields for grazing• GRAZING ANIMALS ON EXISTING HAY GROUND: Utilizing hay ground […]
Throughout the summer, this pasture walk series led by Paul and Tom Daigle will introduce UW-Stevens Point Natural Resources students to the principles of managed grazing and the ecosystem services provided by proper management of livestock on pastures. At each pasture walk, cohorts of 35-40 students will learn principles of managed grazing and actively participate […]
Join Golden Sands for a tour of Schoepp Farms in Columbia County. Ron and his family are pioneers in implementing sustainable farming practices in Wisconsin. During this walking tour, Ron will share his expertise and firsthand experiences with custom dairy heifer grazing. This event is free and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP is not […]
We hope you can join the Wisconsin Agroforestry Farm Network at our field day at Elsewhere Farm in Herbster, WI on August 8th! Clare Hintz, a full time farmer, will share how she makes a living with her biodiverse orchard and silvopasture system. The field day will feature a farm tour, a deep dive workshop on […]
Learn about using prescribed fire on pasture. This event is part of the Southwest Wisconsin Grazing Network 2026 pasture walk series. Visit https://green.extension.wisc.edu/sw-wi-grazing-network/ for details.
Hands-on grazing management education for working lands and livestock systems Adaptive Grazing for Resilient Farms & Landscapes is a field-based academy focused on how intentional grazing management can regenerate land, improve livestock performance, and strengthen farm profitability. This academy is designed for farmers, ranchers, and land managers working across cropland, pasture, and marginal grazing land.Hosted […]
We’ve all heard about the benefits of increasing stock density—but what does the jump from 5,000 to 100,000 lbs of animal per acre actually look like in practice? Join SFA Grazing Education Lead Patrick Toomey and Farmer Education Director Jonathan Kilpatrick at Great Heritage Farms near Winthrop, Minnesota, where farmers Leah and Benjamin Matzke will […]