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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Schools of Grazing - Seymour
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Schools of Grazing offer unique\, hands-on educational experiences designed to empower graziers with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage pasture-based livestock systems. Our programs combine classroom learning with practical fieldwork\, ensuring participants leave with actionable insights tailored to their specific farming operations. \n\n\n\nTopics Covered: \n\n\n\n\nPrinciples of Managed Grazing\n\n\n\nSoil health and pasture productivity\n\n\n\nPaddock sizing and placement\n\n\n\nAnimal genetics and herd health\n\n\n\nEstablishing and Renovating pastures\n\n\n\nPlanning your own system\n\n\n\nAnd More!\n\n\n\n\nThese schools are focused on large ruminant grazing but the concepts learned are useful for all species \n\n\n\nRegistration is required and YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE 8/8/2025! The fee for the class is $175 for the first person from your farm or household and $100 for each additional member of your farm or household. \n\n\n\nThis Wisconsin Schools of Grazing are brought to you by GrassWorks in partnership with USDA-NRCS\, UW-Madison Extension\, The Marshfield Ag Research Station\, and the Lancaster Ag Research Station\, with the support of Oneida and the Oneida Farm.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/grazing-school-seymour/
LOCATION:Oneida Nation Farm\, N6010 County Rd C\, Seymour\, Wisconsin\, 54165\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sheep Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about sheep and grazing management? Join River Country RC&D to learn about the basics of sheep management\, electric fencing\, managed grazing and much more! Follow the River Country Facebook page to stay updated on their events.  \n\n\n\nDream Valley Farm is farm located near the Eleva Ridge about 20 miles south of Eau Claire. Long time shepherds Laurel Kieffer and Duane Klindworth of LambaLot Acres\, Augusta\, have partnered up to continue grazing on her farm as she prepares for retirement from her farming experience. \n\n\n\nLearn more about how to manage your flock and pastures\, experience great conversations\, and enjoy an educational evening on the farm. Hope to see you on the farm for this unique learning opportunity! \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 13 from 6 PM-8 PM at Dream Valley Farm. N50768 County Rd D\, Strum\, WI 54770
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/sheep-pasture-walk/
LOCATION:Dream Valley Farm\, N50768 County Rd D\, Strum\, Wisconsin\, 54770
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SUMMARY:From the WI to the Fox: Top-Ayr Herefords
DESCRIPTION:About the event \n\n\n\nJoin Golden Sands RC&D for the WI to the Fox Pasture Walk Series! The Babcock Family owns and operates Top-Ayr Herefords\, a managed grazing operation outside of Wisconsin Dells focused on functional Hereford cattle. Scott and Kim began using managed grazing in the mid to late 1990’s and now Ben\, Brenna\, and Korbin are working to expand the operation. The farm consists of 85 acres of owned hay and grazing acres along with 15 acres of rented hay ground. The farm utilizes warm season annual forages to graze through the summer slump and to extend grazing late into the fall. Stop in to learn from our experience and for the opportunity to share yours. \n\n\n\nFREE and open to the public \n\n\n\nNo RSVP required. More details here!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/from-the-wi-to-the-fox-top-ayr-herefords/
LOCATION:Top-Ayr Herefords\, 4079 County Rd G\, Wisconsin Dells\, Wisconsin\, 53965
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SUMMARY:Grazing Workshop with Steve Kenyon Workshop at Sinsinawa Mound
DESCRIPTION:GrassWorks is excited to support the Steve Kenyon event series taking place in Sinsinawa\, Viroqua\, and Sauk County\, WI!  Golden Sands RC&D and Fields of Sinsinawa are hosting Steve Kenyon on August 18th from 9:30am-2:30pm. Steve will speak to farmers about custom grazing and other management practices. The agenda for the event on includes a producer panel on custom grazing\, presentation on custom grazing by Steve Kenyon\, facilitated discussions on producer-led watershed groups\, and a pasture walk focused on rotational grazing methods\, tools including the eShepherd virtual fencing collars that are in use at the Mound\, and the watershed studies underway at the Mound led by UW Platteville. There is a $20 registration fee to attend this event\, which includes lunch! Register online or contact Robert Bauer at 715-343-6215.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/steve-kenyon-workshop-at-sinsinawa-mound/
LOCATION:Sinsinawa Mound Conference Center\, 585 County Rd Z\, Sinsinawa\, Wisconsin\, 53824
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SUMMARY:New Farmer U - Summer 2025
DESCRIPTION:Build your farm business skills at New Farmer U! \n\n\n\nJoin Marbleseed on August 18 – Tuesday\, August 19 to grow and learn the farm business skills you need to thrive!  This two-day educational event includes expert-run workshops on farm finance\, farmer-wellbeing\, ergonomics\, a farmer-panel on marketing\, and an epic tour of the 430 acre diversified organic farm hosting August’s New Farmer U—Gwenyn Hill Farm. Featured speakers include Compeer Financial’s Senior Lending Officer\, Paul Dietmann and the Food Finance Institute’s Farm Program Manager\, Andy Larson. This will be a unique opportunity for farmers to receive in-depth consulting in the areas of farm financials and your farm’s organizational health. Katie Bishop will train the group on Farmer Self-care and Wellbeing\, and other presentations will focus on Movement & Ergonomics\, and Finding the Right Markets for Your Farm. There will be an in-depth tour of Gwenyn Hill Farm on Tuesday after the workshops wrap-up. This is an intensive training to help farmers get new ideas to succeed! \n\n\n\nRegistration and more details available here. Space is limited and registration closes Thursday\, August 14th. Any additional questions or interpretation requests\, please reach out to Tay Fatke\, at tay.fatke@marbleseed.org.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/new-farmer-u-summer-2025/
LOCATION:Gwenyn Hill Farm\, N130W294 Bryn Dr\, Waukesha\, Wisconsin\, 53188
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SUMMARY:Grazing Workshop with Steve Kenyon in Viroqua
DESCRIPTION:Grazing Workshop with Steven Kenyon \n\n\n\nGrassWorks is excited to support the Steve Kenyon event series taking place in Sinsinawa\, Viroqua\, and Reedsburg\, WI! The Viroqua event is hosted by Vernon County Land and Water Conservation Department and Valley Stewardship Network and takes place on August 19th from 9am-3pm. The first half of the event will be a pasture walk led by Kenyon and local graziers\, followed by lunch and presentations at Viroqua Elementary School. More details coming soon! \n\n\n\nFor over 25 years\, Steve Kenyon has been custom grazing on leased land near Edmonton\, Alberta under the name of Greener Pastures Ranching Ltd. By using extended grazing techniques\, he is able to pasture cattle year-round. This is done by using a combination of regenerative and dormant season grazing as well as swath grazing\, crop residue and bale grazing. \n\n\n\nSteve has been teaching sustainable grazing management along with agricultural economics for more than 20 years. He has been a keynote speaker at many conferences and seminars throughout Canada\, the U.S. and Europe. He has also been a writer for the Stockman Grass Farmer and Canadian Cattleman magazines for over 15 years\, as well as the creator and host of the ongoing Wednesday Night Networking webinar and podcast. Steve has become well respected in the agriculture community for his business management practices and innovative ideas. \n\n\n\nThis is a free event but registration is encouraged by August 15th. More details and register here! Questions? Contact contact Vernon County Land and Water Conservation Department at 608-637-5480 or Valley Stewardship Network at 608-637-3615.
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