September 25th is the Booyah Bash Harvest Party! For our fourth annual harvest party, we really want to bring some nourishing joy to our farmers and local food supporters. Traditionally, Booyah is a hearty stew that was brought by Belgian immigrants to WI to feed lots of people. It is also an expression of excitement […]
World Dairy Expo events start in Madison on Sep 27th with the tradeshow opening on Tuesday September 30th
Join us at the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Muir Preserve on the John Muir Park Segment of the Trail for fall seed collecting! We’ll have guest speakers to discuss opportunities for managed grazing within prairies followed by guided plant ID and seed harvesting. Work alongside conservation professionals at this fun and relaxed event to contribute […]
Forage Only-Organic Dairy Farm Pasture Walk: Explore Innovative Grazing at Grazing Acres Farm The Northwest Wisconsin Graziers Network, GrassWorks, Organic Valley, River Country RC&D, and UW-Extension invite you to a unique grass based Dairy Pasture Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025 hosted by the Cheyenne and Katy Christianson Family. Farm tour and introductions will start […]
Be part of an inspiring, community-powered event focused on clean water, healthy food, and sustainable solutions. The St. Croix Watershed Clean Food & Water Forum brings together local voices, national experts, and grassroots changemakers. Be part of an inspiring, community-powered event focused on clean water, healthy food, and sustainable solutions. The future of the St. […]
Whetstone FARMFEST 2025 Our annual farm party, with music, sheep roast, fire, raffle, t-shirts, circus performance, camping and more! Come check out the farm and have good ol’ time. More info to come, but get those calendars marked!
NEW DATE!! This is the new date for the G-Team event that was postponed in September. We'll start the day with a walk out into the fields to see:Annual Forages (sorghum sudan was planted 6/18, harvested at 41 days on 8/2, will be grazed)Drone seeding into corn silage (broadcasted 8/22)No-till cover crop seeded after corn […]
Calculating how much to hay & how much to graze for maximum profitability on 50 fenced acres. Guest speakers: Jim Munsch and Gene Schreifer, commercial scale sheep and beef graziers of 30+ years.
Discussion and Viewing Topics: Supper Provided – Sponsored by Crivitz Feed Mill and Kingbird Cattle Pre-registration appreciated to ensure food availability for all attendees. Text/call Scott Reuss at 715-701-0966 or email to scott.reuss@wisc.edu with number attending. Location: W8623 Cty. Hwy. P; Crivitz, WI (1.5 miles west of Hwy. 141 on Marinette Cty. Hwy. P) The […]
Inside the Alliance with Northeast Grazing Dairy: Growing Graziers Cohort Joe Tomandl & Kate Turcotte for Growing Graziers. A registered U.S. Department of Labor program, and facilitated by Wolfe’s Neck Center, PASA Sustainable Agriculture, UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and Cornell Extension. For those already enrolled in the DGA apprenticeship program, this initiative can help […]
Discover how innovative agricultural practices and renewable energy, such as converting prairie grasses, food waste and manure into fuel, are driving a sustainable, circular bioeconomy in the Midwest. Learn how the Prairie STRIPS and Grass2Gas initiatives are connecting farmers, scientists and communities to create new economic opportunities while protecting our environment. About the presenter Dr. […]
Join us at the Laukant farm to check out cattle handling facility setups and discuss livestock husbandry principles. These skills and knowledge can make loading cattle or running cattle through the chute a safer and less stressful experience.