GrassWorks

Adaptive Grazing for Resilient Farms & Landscapes
2026-08-11 08:00 - 2026-08-13 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Voss Farms, 27725 MN-23, Paynesville, Minnesota, 56362, United States
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 at Voss Farms in central Minnesota, this academy explores adaptive grazing on cropland converted to diverse perennial systems, marginal grazing acres, and both public and private lands — with real-world examples of how grazing decisions are used to meet specific resource and production goals.

Learn more here!

Stock Density Management in Action
2026-08-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Great Heritage Farms, 57098 310th St., Winthrop, Minnesota, 55396, United States
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 demonstrate increasing stock densities in real time. Participants will observe, compare, and discuss how pastures, soils, and livestock respond at each level.

Topics include:

How stock density and time on pasture influence outcomes

Understanding Brix and what it means for ruminant nutrition

Plant and soil responses to grazing—and why they matter

Identifying overgrazing (even in well-managed systems)

“Gardening” pastures with livestock for long-term productivity

This is a hands-on, in-field learning experience focused on what to look for, how to interpret what you see, and how to apply it back on your own operation.The material covered is in the 201 – 301 level range, the event is designed for attendees with moderate to high experience with grazing.

Registration: Free Admission. Please register by Friday, August 7 to ensure you are included in the headcount for lunch. Register here: https://www.sfa-mn.org/inspire-events/8676

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk Series
2026-08-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Silas Dudgeon Farm, 19663 Stove Rd., Eastman, WI, 54626, United States
All are welcome at this pasture walk series, facilitated by Vance Haugen (507) 459-0495

Great River Graziers is a peer to peer learning network of graziers in Southwest Wisconsin, primarily centered around Crawford County. For our pasture walks, we ask that the host come with a question or situation in which they are looking to improve. The attendees will play a large role in offering assistance, advice, knowledge, and experience to help answer the host’s question or improve their situation.

This is an active learning opportunity for all present, not a showcase.

www.crawfordstewardship.org/grg

**check Facebook for schedule updates**

Dig into Soil Health at the Michelson Farm
2026-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Michelson Farm, N5356 County Road M, West Salem, Wisconsin, 54669, United States
Join Mississippi Valley Conservancy, American Farmland Trust, and members of the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership on Wednesday, August 12 from 9am-12pm CT at the Michelson Farm in West Salem for a soil health field day for conservation professionals, land trust staff, agencies, and anyone interested in learning about soil health practice implementation.

Join us for an informative, fun field day with a free, local lunch from Big Boar BBQ. Here are the event and registration details:

Date: Wednesday, August 12

Time: 9am-12pm

Location: N5356 County Road M West Salem, WI 54669

Register:Dig into Soil Health Michelson Farm

Derstine Pasture Walk
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Derstine Farm, N5314 Co Rd X, Gleason, Wisconsin, 54435, United States
This pasture walk is laid back and we welcome all farmers no matter your experience level to come ask questions and help guide the conversation to what you are most interested in.

Leslie operates a cow-calf operation utilizing managed rotational grazing, and also custom grazes steers and heifers on an additional property. In addition, he has experience with direct marketing his beef to consumers!

Other topics of interest could be:

How to get started with rotational grazing

The benefits of rotational grazing

Things that have worked or not on Leslie’s farm

Opportunities for graziers

Brooke Patrick, Grazing Specialist with Golden Sands RC&D will be on site to help answer any questions about the grazing planning process and to provide additional grazing resource. As well as Grace Hershberg, Conservation Specialist with Lincoln County Land Services Department to share about opportunities available at Lincoln County.

This event is FREE and rsvp is NOT required. Details here!

Votis Family Farm Pasture Walk and Field Day
2026-08-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Votis Family Farm, W5818 Payne School Rd., Coleman, Wisconsin, 54112, United States
Event details and register here!

Broullire Farm Pasture Walk
2026-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Broullire Sunnydale Farm, 1281 Broullire Rd, Aurora, WI, 54151, United States
Join Florence County Land Conservation Dept. for a pasture walk at Broullire Farm! Topics covered include: NRCS EQIP projects, Local cost-share programs, Grazing plans from NRCS, and Fencing strategies.

Fencing & Watering Systems on Beef Cow/Calf Grazing Farm
2026-08-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Schmidt Century Farm, 5485 St Anthony Rd, West Bend, Wisconsin, 53090, United States
Details and Register Here!

Building Profitable & Resilient Farms
2026-08-19 08:00 - 2026-08-20 17:00 | Hardscrabble Farms, 13242 County Rd G, Montfort, Wisconsin, 53569, United States
Whether you’re just beginning your regenerative journey or looking to take an established operation to the next level, you’ll leave with practical, real-world ideas you can start implementing right away — grounded in hands-on field experience, not just theory. Both mornings pair directly with afternoon field sessions at Hardscrabble Farms, so you’ll have the opportunity to see and discuss principles and practices in the field.

Instructors will be Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones

Hosted by Hardscrabble Farms. Jerry and Jennifer Volenec invite you to their family-run operation. Experience first-hand how regenerative agronomy and adaptive grazing are successfully implemented on a working farm in the Upper Midwest.

Travis Wotowicz Pasture Walk
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Travis Wotowicz Farm, W9270 VON HADEN RD, Elroy, WI, 53929, United States
Juneau County Pasture Walk SeriesPlease join us to discover how managed rotational grazing can work well with custom raising beef cattle. We will also discuss some challenges and successes of converting row cropland to pasture.

Haugestuen Ranches Pasture Walk
2026-08-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Haugestuen Ranches, 1683 10 1/2 Ave, Barron, Wisconsin, 54812, United States
Our host farm will discuss their unique Black Angus and SimAngus cattlebreeding program. Learn more here. Retired UW Professor Dan Schaefer (Schaefer Beef Consulting) will provide insight on crossbreeding, genetics, and hybrid vigor. Part of the NW WI Graziers Network and GrassWorks 2026 pasture walk series.

GrassWorks Summer Picnic and Pasture Walk
2026-08-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Paris Family Dairy, 3443 County Hwy W, Belleville, WI, 53508, United States
GrassWorks is hosting its annual picnic and pasture walk in Belleville, WI, on August 22nd from 10AM to 3PM. The morning begins at Paris Family Dairy with a pasture walk highlighting dairy herd genetics, forage diversity, and composting for productive pastures. After the pasture walk, participants will gather at Exeter Park for a local lunch catered by Brix Cider. A short grazing presentation will cover watershed health and dairy co-op opportunities. The family-friendly day wraps up with an ice cream social, offering plenty of time for conversation and networking within the managed-grazing community.

Guest speakers for the day include Erik Harris of Clear View Regenerative Farms, Randy Zogbaum of DATCP, and JD Greenwalt of Westby Cooperative Creamery. This event is supported by Quality Liquid Feeds (QLF), Farmers of the Sugar River Watershed, Biological Farmer Friends of the Lower Yahara, and USDA/NRCS.

Learn more and register here: https://grassworks.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F45998

New Planter Field Trials & Multi-species Cover Crops - Twin B Dairy
2026-08-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Twin B Dairy, 3815 Co Rd P, Marathon City, Wisconsin, 54448
Join us at Twin B Dairy Farm for an in-field look at The Digital Farmer & Crew’s newly designed soybean planter field trials. We’ll explore visible plant differences and dive into how planter performance influences soybean root development. Afterward, we’ll head over to another field where Adam has established multispecies cover crops following small-grain harvest. This will be a great opportunity to talk through species selection and discuss how diverse cover crops impact plant conditions and overall soil health. EPPIC will provide lunch following the field tours.

Pasture Walk: Banigan Farms
2026-08-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Banigan Farms, 18672 County Road N, Blanchardville, Wisconsin, 53516, United States
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.

Banigan Farms – Kyle Banigan pasture walk will cover converting cropland to pasture and rotational grazing.

Keith Riley Pasture Walk
2026-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Riley Brothers Farm, N4731 Felland Rd, Mauston, Wisconsin, 53948, United States
Juneau County Pasture Walk SeriesCome see how Keith and his family are converting marginal row cropland into managed grazing pastures, and check out their unique stockwater system.

Bull's Eye Family Farm Pasture Walk
2026-08-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Bull’s Eye Family Farm, W3763 Evergreen Rd, Fredonia, Wisconsin, 53021, United States
Join us as we explore a new fencing project designed to expand grazing pasture and support the growth of a beef cow-calf operation. Tickets and details here!

Managed Grazing Workshop with Aaron Pape
2026-08-28 08:30 - 15:45 | Health and Human Services Building, 303 W Chapel Street, Dodgeville, Wisconsin, 53533, United States
Golden Sands RC&D and Southern Driftless Grasslands (SDG) are hosting a managed grazing workshop on August 28th with funding from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The workshop will be held at the Iowa County Health and Human Services Building in Dodgeville, WI.

This workshop is for farmers, livestock producers, and landowners who are ready to improve or expand their operations with custom grazing. Custom grazing is any arrangement that separates the ownership and management of land and livestock, including renting pasture or raising livestock for other people. Participants in the workshop will craft a personalized business plan for their preferred custom grazing arrangement and get feedback from lenders and/or conservation specialists. Refreshments and lunch will be provided to participants!

Details and register here!

WI Demo Farm Network Diversification Focused Field Day
2026-08-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Dane County Farm Hop First Stop, 2337 Schadel Rd, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, 53527, United States
Join the Wisconsin Agroforestry Demonstration Farm Network at our summer field days!

At this diversification-focused field day, we’ll be visiting three farms in Dane County that have experienced transitions, including generational transitions and expanding the variety of enterprises they’re focused on.​

9-10:30am: Little Heathens Farm Tour

10:45am-12:15pm: Door Creek Orchard Farm Tour

12:30-1:30pm: Lunch at The Flower Factory

1:30-3pm: Flower Factory Farm Tour

Little Heathens Farm: Molly and David Waisman diversified the 12 acre asparagus farm they moved onto in 2012, adding sheep and agroforestry plantings like their 12 year old windbreak.

Door Creek Orchard: Liz Griffith took over managing her family’s orchard, and in addition to a wide variety of apples, stewards diverse projects like various fruit trees, grapes, prairie plantings, and silvopasture with a small flock of sheep.

The Flower Factory: Derek Nedveck is working to transition his family’s nursery business by incorporating diverse plantings of fruit trees and shrubs, beekeeping, and forest farming to create value added products.

Cost: $12 (lunch included)

The registration fee will be used to provide travel stipends for farmers to attend the event. Please email eleanor@savannainstitute.org if a travel stipend would help allow you to attend.

The Wisconsin Agroforestry Farm Network is made possible by a partnership with the Savanna Institute and NRCS-WI. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Learn more here or by clicking the button below

Graze! Summer Field Day at Golden Banty Farm
2026-08-29 10:00 - 13:30 | Golden Banty Farm, 15752 Co Rd 33, Villard, Minnesota, 56385, United States
Join MNWiC for a terrific grazing discussion with Jennifer Olson at Golden Banty Farm in Villard, MN. Jennifer is the third generation of her family to operate Golden Banty Farm along with her husband James and their three year old daughter Lainey. She runs a mixed herd of commercial and registered British White cow-calf pairs on a rotational grazing system. She has utilized NRCS and Minnesota Department of Agriculture funds to implement several projects including native seeding, fence and waterline development, and cattle facilities.

Jennifer has a lot of experience and knowledge to share and you can expect to hear about animal selection, farm transition planning, low-stress livestock handling, cooperating with federal and local agencies, finding funding, and most of all practicing grazing as a holistic managment.

Jeff Duchene, the Minnesota state grazing specialist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, will be in attendance – bringing along the NRCS Grazing Trailer to showcase practical fencing, watering systems and materials. Jeff has been working with the Olsons for some time and is a wealth of knowledge.

Details and RSVP here:

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk Series
2026-08-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Don Boland Farm, 18732 Hwy 27, Gays Mills, WI, 54631, United States

Cavern Point Farm Pasture Walk and Tour
2026-09-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Cavern Point Farm, 05838 Drake Ave N, Marshfield, Wisconsin, 54449
Jason and Jocelyn Cavadini and their five children manage a Red Angus beef herd on 70 acres of pasture. They use management‑intensive rotational grazing with the goal of extending the grazing season through December. In winter, the herd is outwintered using bale grazing. Afterwards, the outwintering area is seeded with an annual cover crop mix for quick forage and to prepare the sight for reseeding of perennials in the fall. We’ll cover how to extend the grazing season with stockpiled forage, the soil‐building benefits of well-managed bale grazing, and effective pasture renovation practices.

Bula's Pleasant Valley Farm Pasture Walk
2026-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Bula’s Pleasant Valley Farm, S4473 Scenic Road, Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913
Multi-Species Grazing Systems: Take a look at what approaches the Bula Farm has taken to manage multiple species and classes of livestock on the same operation. We’ll discuss grass-finishing, infrastructure and the management required to stack multiple enterprises on the same pasture.

Virtual Fencing Meets Dairy Grazing
2026-09-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Bossie Cow Farm, W6174 Co Rd SS, Random Lake, Wisconsin, 53075, United States
See virtual fence collars in action in an organic dairy grazing system! RSVP and learn more here!

Grassland Bird Training
2026-09-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Chippewa County Building, 711 N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, 54729, United States
AGENDA:10:00am – 12:00pmPresentations:Grassland Bird Phenology, Habitat Considerations and the Audubon Conservation Ranching Program Ashly Steinke, Grassland Ecologist, Audubon NRCS Wildlife Friendly Grazing Practice (EQIP) Chris Johnson ,Grazing Biologist, Ducks Unlimited Ben Wendt, District Conservationist, NRCS.

Location:Chippewa County Building711 N. Bridge St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Pasture Walk:Sedge Wood Farms30101 190 Ave. Cornell, WI 54732

TOPICS of interest:Grassland BirdPhenologyLearn the bird calls and how to identify in the fieldHabitat PreferencesManagement ConsiderationsPlanning for Wildlife Friendly GrazingSee it all in the field!

Learn more and register here!

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk Series
2026-09-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Vance Farm, E4998 Irish Ridge Rd., Viroqua, WI, 54665
All are welcome at this pasture walk series, facilitated by Vance Haugen (507) 459-0495

Great River Graziers is a peer to peer learning network of graziers in Southwest Wisconsin, primarily centered around Crawford County. For our pasture walks, we ask that the host come with a question or situation in which they are looking to improve. The attendees will play a large role in offering assistance, advice, knowledge, and experience to help answer the host’s question or improve their situation.

This is an active learning opportunity for all present, not a showcase.

This walk will cover: Renovating pasture, grazing under apple trees, and multi-species grazing. We will also review what the fallowed corn field looks like after grazing for an entire season.

www.crawfordstewardship.org/grg

**check Facebook for schedule updates**

WI School of Grazing - Marshfield
2026-09-16 09:00 - 2026-09-17 16:30 | Marshfield Ag Research Station, 208356 Drake Avenue, Stratford, WI, 54484, United States
Two days of in-depth sessions and hands-on field experiences, led by managed grazing experts.

Topics Covered:

Principles of Managed Grazing

Soil health and pasture productivity

Paddock sizing and placement

Animal genetics and herd health

Establishing and Renovating pastures

Planning your own system

And More!

These schools are focused on large ruminant grazing but the concepts of pasture management learned are useful for all species

Pasture Walk: Seven Seeds Farm
2026-09-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Wisconsin
Key Topic(s): Virtual fencing and silvopasture. Part of the Southwest Wisconsin Grazing Network 2026 pasture walk series. There are two locations for this event:

Virtual fence & economics: 5079 County Road Z, Spring Green, WI

Silvopasture: 6511 Hillside School Rd, Spring Green, WI

Learn more here!

A Diversified Organic Showcase at Gwenyn Hill Farm
2026-09-19 09:00 - 20:00 | Gwenyn Hill Farm, N130W294 Bryn Dr, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53188, United States
THE ULTIMATE FIELD DAY

11 hours of hands-on learning! 8 production sessions! 430 acres! Demos! Food trucks! Live music! Friends new & old!

Yes, we are excited! Marbleseed in the Field is a chance to gather with farm friends and participate in production-based field visits, shared meals, and self-care workshops. The day will be topped off by live music, a great dinner provided by local food trucks, interactive demos, and field tours for the public.

Register and learn more: https://marbleseed.org/diversified-organic-showcase?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=363a9642-5417-48e2-8f94-4deb6a293d5a

Pinestick Acres Farm Tour
2026-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Pinestick Acres, 63700 Vranes Road, Ashland, WI, 54806, United States
CHEQUAMEGON BAY FOOD PRODUCERS SUMMER 2026 FARM TOURS

Renee and Chris Bolz’s farm is a meat-lover’s dream as they raise lamb, pork, chicken, and beef, as well as some vegetables and baked goods. They have built an impressive operation since starting their family farm adventure in 2015, and you can hear their entertaining stories about what has made their farm a success.

Whetstone Farm Pasture Walk
2026-09-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Whetstone Farm, 281 135th St, Amery, Wisconsin, 54001, United States
Learn about small ruminants on this multi-enterprise operation. Guest speakers include Janet McNally who has a wealth of knowledge on sheep management and genetics and Leslie Svacina of Cylon Rolling Acres who can cover anything from goat herd health to farm marketing and social media. Part of the NW WI Graziers Network and GrassWorks 2026 pasture walk series.
