GrassWorks

Webinar: Electric Livestock Fencing—from Poultry to Cattle
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Rodale Institute
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 the needs of your operation. They will cover poultry netting, 4-5 strand fencing for goats and sheep, 1-2 strand fencing suitable for larger animals, perimeter fencing, subdividing paddocks within your field, 3-D anti deer fencing, grounding, and energizers. They will discuss how to move livestock within fencing and some of the successes and failures they have had at the Midwest Organic Center. Finally, they will examine the age-old adage “the best fence is a good pasture.”

Register for the webinar at https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-electric-livestock-fencing-from-poultry-to-cattle/

Grazing & Grassland Bird Pasture Walk
2025-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Wisconsin
Join us for a pasture walk as we feature the work of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on their Southwest Wisconsin Grasslands and Streams Conservation Area – Davis Unit.
This free pasture walk will take participants throughout the property to three different stops:
Stop 1: Learn about the site’s history and bird management objectives.
Stop 2: Learn about grazier techniques.
Stop 3: Learn about various technical assistance and cost-share programs available to graziers.
Note: This walk will be up to two miles on uneven surfaces.
RSVP here!
Location: Southwest WI Grassland & Stream Conservation Area

Pasture Walk: Virtual Fence Collars on Jersey Heifers
2025-08-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Orthridge Farms Heifer Pasture, 11339 Rogers Rd, Fennimore, Wisconsin, 53809, United States
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 with fence, see how our cattle and land have benefited from virtual fencing, and even a few unexpected obstacles that we’re still figuring out.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AT WORK! Although an experienced dairy farmer, Derek is new to managed rotational grazing. So Derek joined the GrassWorks Livestock Graziers Mentorship program in the spring of 2025 to learn more about grazing!

Small Business Workshop Series: Custom Grazing
2025-09-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Prairie du Chien Visitor Center, 211 S Main St, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, 53821, United States
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 grazing in the Driftless region, turned his passion into a thriving custom grazing business in 2020, and returned to his farming roots. Bring your grazing and small farm business questions!

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
2025-09-05 08:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00 | Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Ave, Jefferson, Wisconsin, 53549
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 celebrating the dedication of our local sheep producers, the artistry of fiber artisans, and the vibrant spirit of our community, as we come together to honor Wisconsin’s heritage and the enduring history of working with all the aspects of this animal.

More details here!

Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence
2025-09-05 10:00 - 2025-09-07 15:30 | HOLIDAY ACRES RESORT, 4060 Shore Dr, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501
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!

Wiscovery Solar Grazing Tour
2025-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Wisconsin
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 collaboration with MGE, Wiscovery Grazing, OneEnergy Renewables, the Wisconsin Farmers Union, GrassWorks, Farm-to-Power, and UW-Madison Extension’s RESET program. Thank you for the generous support provided by the Fund for Lake Michigan and NRCS’s Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI).

When: Sunday, September 7, 2-4 pm

Where: Fitchburg, WIPlease RSVP here for the exact address and any day-of weather updates.

Dress code: We will be on an active project site, closed toed shoes are required. Please dress to be outside, including long sleeved clothing.

Rain plan: If it is raining, the tour will take place. If there is lightning it will be cancelled.

Videography: This event will be videotaped for educational purposes. By attending, you consent to being filmed.

We can’t wait to see you there and explore the future of renewable energy together!

Oneida County Pasture Walk
2025-09-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanson’s Garden Village, 2660 County Highway G, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501
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 and Brent’s herd of Highland Cattle.

This FREE event is great for farmers, homesteaders, and anyone interested in local agriculture. More details and RSVP here!

SSWIG September Meeting
2025-09-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Excelsior Town Hall, 100 E Broadway St, Rock Springs, Wisconsin, 53961
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!

GrassStock! A Celebration of Conservation and Agriculture
2025-09-13 15:00 - 23:00 | Bouressa Family Farm, N3775 Ritchie Rd, New London, Wisconsin, 54961
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 space, petting zoo, raffles, food, beer, music, and more! Come out to learn more about how the Bouressa family is using perennial pastures, rotational grazing, and other methods to create a better future through healthy food and healthy soil.

Explore the Fields of Discovery space with local agencies and conservation partners, shop and eat in the local farmers market, play games and enjoy local music, food, and views. Youth-focused activities and music will begin at 3 p.m., but stick around or come out later for more music and local brews! Stay and relax until 11 p.m., or all night! Camping is available in the pasture for $25 per vehicle.

Details and register here!

Name: Rachel BouressaPhone: 608-228-6617Email: rachelbouressa@gmail.com

4th Annual September Market
2025-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Isidore’s Dairy, N45354 County Road E, Osseo, Wisconsin, 54758
It’s time for St. Isadore’s 4th Annual September Market! Join us for a day on the farm with food trucks, farm talks, local vendors and a bit of fresh air. Event is rain or shine and free to attend. Good food, good people, and a bit of country charm

Facebook event details

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk - Kelsey Vance
2025-09-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Vance Farm, E4998 Irish Ridge Rd., Viroqua, WI, 54665
Methodology of gearing up for profitable grazing on an under-grazed heritage farm.

Sauk County Pasture Walk-Bannigan Farm
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Bannigan Farm, 18672 County Rd N, Blanchardville, WI, 53516
Join us in Lafayette County at the Bannigan Farm to hear about their new grazing setup. We’ll discuss their transition to rotational grazing, fencing & watering systems they have installed to make it happen, & hear what their grazing experience has been like so far.

Farming with Watershed Wisdom
2025-09-18 17:00 - 21:00 | North End Tavern, S593B Lavalle Rd, La Valle, Wisconsin, 53941
Redstone’s North End Tavern S593B Lavalle Rd, La Valle, WI

Join Juneau County Land & Water Resources, Producers of Lake Redstone, and the Lake Redstone Protection District for a night of Farming with Watershed Wisdom.

Please register by Sept 12th; Contact Caroline Zimmerman to register: caroline.zimmerman@usda.gov or 608-847-7221 Ext 3

Tour: Wegner Farms with Tom Schlough

Pontoon ride: on Lake Redstone where the DNR will be shocking fish

Dinner: at the North End Tavern will follow.

Decades of Grazing Pasture Walk
2025-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Wisconsin
Save the date! Join Glacierland RC&D for a tour at an Organic Multi-species Grazing Farm! Guest speaker Altfrid Krusenbaum of Krusen Grass Consulting will be presenting at the event.

This is a free event by the Walworth Alliance Teaching Environmental Regenerative Systems

(WATERS) – a producer-led watershed protection group dedicated to improving the health of our county’s lakes, streams, and groundwater.

This event is located at W3194 Co Rd D, Elkhorn, WI 53121

Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/decades-of-grazing-pasture-walk-tickets-1281150027219?aff=erelpanelorg

More details to come!

Wool in the Woods Fiber Festival
2025-09-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Twisted Oak Farm and Woolen Mill, 25012 Trail End Road, Spooner, Wisconsin, 54801
Join us for the first Wool in the Woods fiber fest at Twisted Oak Farm. Lots of vendors, crafts, and local food. Details here! and check out the Facebook page to see vendor highlights and sneak-peeks of the food!
