It’s time to dig deep into soil health and conservation. Gather for an informative day of soil health instruction and demonstrations at the Treinen Family Farm. Join Groundswell Conservancy and members of The Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership for a Dig into Soil Health Field Day on Tuesday, August 26th from 9am-12pm. Learn about soil health […]
Small acreage dairy looking to increase grazing productivity.
During this webinar led by the Rodale Institute Farm Innovations team, they will focus on designing, installing, and using a variety of styles of portable and semi portable electric fences. They will begin by looking at maps as a tool for planning your fence outline. Then look at the variety of fences available to suit […]
Join us for a pasture walk and learn about rotational grazing, bird management, grazier tecnhiques, and opportunities available to graziers!
Virtual collars are brand new at Orthridge this year. Learn with us as we take a look at results from the first few months! The Orth family purchased virtual fencing collars this spring and while they are still learning, they'd love to share their experience with you! Take an afternoon to learn about moving cattle […]
Curious about rotational grazing and its benefits for land, animals, and farm income? Join us for an inspiring talk with Crawford County Custom Grazer and WI Farmers Union member Joseph Childs. Raised on a Ferryville dairy farm, Joseph has worked with nearly every kind of livestock. Discover how he found the perfect fit for rotational […]
The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival showcases the heart of Wisconsin's rich tradition in sheep production and fiber arts! Always taking place the weekend after Labor Day, at the Jefferson County Fair Park, the festival promises a delightful blend of educational opportunities, interactive demonstrations, competitions, and over 100 vendors offering exquisite products. Join us in […]
The Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence is a yearly event that brings people together to network, build community, skill share and celebrate life. The 2025 Convergence will be located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin at Holiday Acres Resort. Holiday Acres Resort4060 Shore Drive,Rhinelander, WI 54501 September 5th - 7th Email General Inquirieswipermconvergence@gmail.com Partnershipswipermconvergence@gmail.com Details and more HERE!
Join us for a unique tour showcasing how sheep are transforming land management through solar grazing! Learn how the flock helps maintain solar sites like MGE’s Strix Solar project. Learn about GPS collar technology from Nofence. See agrivoltaics in action as sheep graze under and around the solar panels. Tour Information This tour is a […]
Join GrassWorks, Golden Sands RC&D and Oneida County Land and Water for a pasture walk at Hanson's Garden Village in Rhinelander. We will discuss the benefits of grass-based agriculture, managed grazing & conservation practices, and identify grazing resources and programs for beginning or existing livestock operations. We'll tour Hanson's Garden Village, seeing the diverse operations […]
Date change!! Due to a pasture walk and Farming with Watershed Wisdom event, the SSWIG meeting will be moved from the 18th to the 11th. Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11th 5-7:30pm at the Excelsior Town Hall 100 E Broadway St, Rock Springs WI. Dinner is included. Details and RSVP here!
Join your community for a day of fun activities, farm tours, food, music, and more at Bouressa Family Farm. This event will showcase the organizations affiliated with the conservation work and agriculture happening on the farm. This event is family-friendly and children under 16 are free! Enjoy activities for all ages, a farmers market, vendor […]