Ozaukee Co. Jim Gerrish Workshop

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.

Fencing Workshop: Grazing Fence Demonstration

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

Gaska Farm Pasture Walk

Hosted by Dodge CountyThis event is free to attend and includes a lunchTo register for this event, call the Dodge County Land and Water Conservation Department at (920) 386-3660 by Monday June 10th.TopicsPlanning Grazing on your FarmDecision MakingManagementGrazing InfrastructureFencesLivestock WaterlinesForage SelectionGrazing LanesAlternative Forage SolutionsInterseeding Cover CropsGrazing cover crops planted after wheatGrazing EconomicsProfitabilityMaking grazing make sense […]

Oneida Nation Farm – Managed Grazing for Wildlife Habitat

Hosted by GrassWorks, Glacierland RC&D, and Oneida Nation FarmRegister HereHear from livestock managers and Audubon Society on grassland bird habitat within rotational grazing.See the Oneida Nation Black Angus cow/calf herd managed by TJ Swiecichowski and Karla Habeck. We will also be hearing from Ashly Steinke and Tom Prestby from the Audubon Society on how rotational […]

Agroforestry Field Day

Hosted by RiveredgeRegister HereRiveredge welcomes anyone interested in planting native species for landscaping, wildlife restoration or agriculture at Agroforestry Field Day! This year’s Field Day will focus on the care and maintenance of native crops grown at the Sandhill Lake silvopasture project (hazelnut, elderberry, heritage apples and prairie). As these species are grown in residential, […]

Agroforestry and Silvopasture Training for Agency and Professionals

Hosted by GrassWorks G-Team and Savanna InstituteRegister HERE!10 am to 12 pm - Tour of North Farm - Savanna Institute Demo FarmE6856 WI-60 Trunk, Spring Green, WI 53588Agroforestry and Silvopasture training for agency and professionals.Tour to be led by Meg & Erik & Lucas of Savanna Institute12:30 to 2:30pm - Elderflower Retreat Center (15 min […]

Whetstone Farm and Cultivating the Commons

Hosted by River Country RC&D and River Country Grazing NetworkCome tour a collaboratively run grazing operation (alongside vegetable and seed production).These farms collaboratively manage 176 acres with rotationally grazed livestock and have completed EQIP programs as well as working with Polk County Land and Water.Together they were able to improve their livestock operations to enhance […]

Field Day: Bouressa Farm Gathering

Hosted by River Alliance of WisconsinRegister HereFood, music, fun on the farm. We’ve got that planned for a field day on June 23.Come to the Bouressa Family Farm to learn about how regenerative agriculture can protect water. This is a family-friendly, fun, and educational event to learn about regenerative agriculture and how to get involved […]

Meeting Market Opportunities and Farm to Food Access Needs: Marketing Cattle, Sheep and Goat

Hosted by Wisconsin Local Food with Abdullah Hussaini of Equity LivestockAre you a cattle, sheet, or goat farmer looking for new markets?This WILFPA Program webinar will share on strategies to keep WI meat producers competitive while increasing wholesale capacity in a changing landscape, by engaging both ethnic and commercial livestock markets to feed Wisconsin communities.Register […]

Field Day: Starting a Commercial Sheep Farm from Scratch

Hosted by Sand County FoundationRegister HereJeremie Favre and Ellen Geisler began a commercial meat sheep ranch centered around managed grazing in 2022. They are eager to share their experiences with others interested in making a similar transition.Come learn:How managed grazing provides excellent nutrition for productive livestockThe importance of the right grass-legume mixHow to raise prolific […]

Wagner Family Farm

Hosted by River Country RC&D and River Country Grazing NetworkThis educational event will include organic dairy, soil health, composting, direct marketing, establishing an on the farm store, silvo-pasture and exploration of farm tourism. Sponsored by River Country RCD/Grazing Network, Eau Claire County American Recovery Plan Act and the USDA-NRCS, under number NR195F48XXXXC008. USDA and Eau […]