BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GrassWorks - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GrassWorks X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://grassworks.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GrassWorks REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000 DTSTAMP:20251118T201246Z CREATED:20251117T213044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T201246Z UID:10000640-1765015200-1765022400@grassworks.org SUMMARY:Winter Bale Grazing Pasture Walk DESCRIPTION:Come out and enjoy an informative and hands-on discussion as we explore practical winter grazing strategies and management tips. \n\n\n\nTopics will include: \n\n\n\n\nManaging recently stockpiled acres\n\n\n\nWinter bale grazing setup and placement ideas \n\n\n\nTips on moving cattle during winter conditions \n\n\n\nFirst-hand successes and challenges with winter bale grazing\n\n\n\n\nArt and Rheta are seasoned graziers of Waupaca County\, having transitioned their beef cow operation to managed grazing about 13 years ago. This event is an opportunity to learn from years of experience and innovation. Wintering livestock and season extension can be challenging to manage\, so bundle up and join fellow graziers to share tips of the trade. Warm beverages and refreshments provided. More info and RSVP here! URL:https://grassworks.org/event/winter-bale-grazing-pasture-walk/ LOCATION:Richardson Farm\, N641 Sorenson Road\, Waupaca\, Wisconsin\, 54403\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grassworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Winter-Bale-Grazing-Pasture-Walk_Landscape.png GEO:44.2624861;-89.0559378 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Richardson Farm N641 Sorenson Road Waupaca Wisconsin 54403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=N641 Sorenson Road:geo:-89.0559378,44.2624861 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000 DTSTAMP:20251014T142320Z CREATED:20250729T175323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T142320Z UID:10000595-1765015200-1765022400@grassworks.org SUMMARY:Pasture Walk on Bale Grazing DESCRIPTION:Jerry’s family has been farming for 120 years\, and he is a 3rd generation farmer on the land. Jerry adopted managed grazing in 2021 to improve soil health\, reduce inputs\, and boost productivity. He grazes Red Angus\, Hereford\, and Black Angus animals on 32 acres. We’ll explore how he utilizes bale grazing as both an outwintering strategy and a fertility program for his sandy soils.This is a free event! All are welcome (kids too)! Cookies and refreshments will be provided. URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-on-bale-grazing/ LOCATION:Jerry Wojcik Family Farm\, 172507 Land Dr.\, Hatley\, Wisconsin\, 54440 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grassworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/woj.jpg GEO:44.7483065;-89.3959846 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jerry Wojcik Family Farm 172507 Land Dr. Hatley Wisconsin 54440;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=172507 Land Dr.:geo:-89.3959846,44.7483065 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T143000 DTSTAMP:20251204T180215Z CREATED:20251204T180212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T180215Z UID:10000652-1765359000-1765377000@grassworks.org SUMMARY:Winter agronomy conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://grassworks.org/event/winter-agronomy-conference/ LOCATION:Ridgeland Area Community Center\, 200 Diamond St\, Ridgeland\, Wisconsin\, 54763 GEO:45.2023363;-91.896803 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ridgeland Area Community Center 200 Diamond St Ridgeland Wisconsin 54763;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 Diamond St:geo:-91.896803,45.2023363 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T170000 DTSTAMP:20250813T183557Z CREATED:20250813T183556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T183557Z UID:10000603-1765872000-1765990800@grassworks.org SUMMARY:2025 WWASH Conference DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \n\n\n\nDecember 16-17\, 2025Kalahari Resort & Convention CenterWisconsin Dells\, WI\n\n\n\nJoin us at the 2025 WWASH Conference to explore the intersection of on-farm research\, soil health\, and water quality. Engage with other farmers\, dynamic keynote speakers\, participate in interactive breakout sessions\, and contribute to thought-provoking roundtable discussions\, all designed to deepen your expertise and provide actionable insights for your farm or the producers you support. Registration opens September 15.\n\n\n\nSee more details here URL:https://grassworks.org/event/2025-wwash-conference/ LOCATION:Kalahari Resort & Convention Center\, 1305 Kalahari Dr\, Baraboo\, Wisconsin\, 53913 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grassworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unnamed-2.png GEO:43.5703056;-89.7711138 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kalahari Resort & Convention Center 1305 Kalahari Dr Baraboo Wisconsin 53913;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1305 Kalahari Dr:geo:-89.7711138,43.5703056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T143000 DTSTAMP:20251217T194431Z CREATED:20251217T194152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194431Z UID:10000657-1767949200-1767969000@grassworks.org SUMMARY:2026 Sauk County Rural Landowner Workshop DESCRIPTION:Sauk County Land Resources and Environment is excited to invite you to our second annual Rural Landowner Workshop. This workshop will provide informational breakout sessions on a variety of topics related to owning rural property. Conservation agency information booths will be available to provide resources. Join us to learn more about your farmland\, recreational land\, and forestland and how you can protect and improve this valuable asset. Session information can be found here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a free event\, but space is limited. Registration is required to guarantee refreshments and lunch. Registration deadline is January 2nd. \n\n\n\nDate: January 9\, 2026 (Snow Date: January 16) \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00am – 2:30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Madison College Reedsburg Campus (300 Alexander Ave\, Reedsburg\, WI) \n\n\n\nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/g/72KFE6Twit URL:https://grassworks.org/event/2026-sauk-county-rural-landowner-workshop/ LOCATION:Madison College Reedsburg Campus\, 300 Alexander Ave\, Reedsburg\, Wisconsin\, 53959 GEO:43.5300433;-90.0274034 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Madison College Reedsburg Campus 300 Alexander Ave Reedsburg Wisconsin 53959;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Alexander Ave:geo:-90.0274034,43.5300433 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000 DTSTAMP:20251204T174226Z CREATED:20251204T174224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T174226Z UID:10000651-1768384800-1768406400@grassworks.org SUMMARY:2026 Farm & Rural Lobby Day DESCRIPTION:Join family farmers and rural advocates from across the state in advancing the policy priorities established by our grassroots membership. We know you care about the issues impacting our family farms and rural communities. Together\, our voices can help elevate these rural issues. Farm and Rural Lobby Day is free and open to all members of Wisconsin Farmers Union. Please consider joining us at the Capitol in Madison on Wednesday\, January 14th\, 2026 for Wisconsin Farmers Union Farm & Rural Lobby Day. Together\, our voices are stronger. Please invite other farmers and rural advocates from your area to join us for this free event in Madison! Click here for more info and registration! URL:https://grassworks.org/event/2026-farm-rural-lobby-day/ LOCATION:Madison Public Library – Central\, 201 W Mifflin St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53703 GEO:43.0734274;-89.3872855 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Madison Public Library – Central 201 W Mifflin St Madison Wisconsin 53703;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 W Mifflin St:geo:-89.3872855,43.0734274 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T160000 DTSTAMP:20251204T173826Z CREATED:20251204T173824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T173826Z UID:10000650-1768478400-1768579200@grassworks.org SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Training for Graziers DESCRIPTION:Join Glacierland RC&D to complete or update a Nutrient Management Plan for your farm. You must attend both sessions to complete this training. Register here today for this free training! URL:https://grassworks.org/event/nutrient-management-training-for-graziers/ LOCATION:JEFFERSON UW-EXTENSION BUILDING\, 864 Collins Rd\, Jefferson\, Wisconsin\, 53549 GEO:42.9908545;-88.8238937 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=JEFFERSON UW-EXTENSION BUILDING 864 Collins Rd Jefferson Wisconsin 53549;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=864 Collins Rd:geo:-88.8238937,42.9908545 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T153000 DTSTAMP:20260113T184209Z CREATED:20250929T183551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T184209Z UID:10000627-1768557600-1768577400@grassworks.org SUMMARY:River Country Winter Grazing Conference DESCRIPTION:River Country Winter Grazing ConferenceFor the Grazier by the Grazier \n\n\n\nMeeting Agenda \n\n\n\n9:30 Coffee and Fellowship \n\n\n\n10:00 am –  Steve Okonek: Where do we start to Make Great Pastures\, soil health practices to benefit your grazing system  \n\n\n\n10:50 am – Break \n\n\n\n11:00 am – Steve Okonek: How to implement cover crops in your grazing system and Why \n\n\n\n11:30 Randy Cutler: Fencing basics and More \n\n\n\n12:00 lunch (Marth Family Farm\, Neillsville WI) \n\n\n\n1:00 Randy Cutler: Sheep management and tools needed for your grazing system \n\n\n\n1:30 Jason Benson: Goat Management and Lessons learned \n\n\n\n2:00 Ken Schmidt: Safe Animal Handling   \n\n\n\n2:30 Q and A with Steve\, Randy\, Jason and Ken \n\n\n\nMore info here!Register here now! Lunch & snacks included URL:https://grassworks.org/event/river-country-winter-grazing-conference/ LOCATION:Grand Occasions Event Center\, W16181 US HWY 10\, Osseo\, Wisconsin\, 54758 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grassworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/615808481_1193322689578277_8351222036754581629_n.jpg GEO:44.5775755;-91.2712665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grand Occasions Event Center W16181 US HWY 10 Osseo Wisconsin 54758;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=W16181 US HWY 10:geo:-91.2712665,44.5775755 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T123000 DTSTAMP:20260120T214313Z CREATED:20251217T174420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T214313Z UID:10000655-1769074200-1769085000@grassworks.org SUMMARY:G-Team Meeting: Kick-off to the Grazing Conference! DESCRIPTION:*This event is designed for Technical Service Providers and other agriculture and conservation professionals who work with farmers on grazing. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n“Working Effectively with Producers” – Tom Shea\, National Grazing Lands Coalition \n\n\n\nNRCS Updates – Adam Abel\, State Grazing Specialist NRCS \n\n\n\nNEW Grazing Plan Writing Resource/Guide” (debut!!!) – Laura Paine\, GrassWorks \n\n\n\nGREAT OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH CONSERVATION PROFESSIONAL PEERS! \n\n\n\nThe G-Team brings together passionate technical service providers focusing on the improvement and advancement of managed grazing and perennial\, forage-based agricultural systems. For over a decade\, the G-Team has coordinated professional development workshops\, pasture walks\, and field demonstrations. These meetings and trainings are a great opportunity to learn more about advanced grazing topics and network with other grazing enthusiasts and professionals from around the state representing various agencies\, technical service providers\, and educators. \n\n\n\nRegister at https://grassworks.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F29228 URL:https://grassworks.org/event/g-team-meeting-kick-off-to-the-grazing-conference/ LOCATION:La Crosse Center\, 300 Harborview Plaza\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, 54601\, United States GEO:43.8143384;-91.254724 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=La Crosse Center 300 Harborview Plaza La Crosse Wisconsin 54601 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Harborview Plaza:geo:-91.254724,43.8143384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T170000 DTSTAMP:20260115T174334Z CREATED:20250529T164829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T174334Z UID:10000551-1769083200-1769274000@grassworks.org SUMMARY:GrassWorks Grazing Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration is officially open for the 2026 GrassWorks Grazing Conference being held at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse\, WI! We are looking forward to an event that is easier to navigate while still providing outstanding content and networking opportunities. This year’s theme\, “Pastures to Prosperity: Building financially smart grazing systems for today’s land stewards\,” focuses on improving profitability through smart grazing and business management\, an exciting opportunity for attendees to sharpen their skills and grow their operations. The conference workshop schedule is live! Click here to find it! This year\, we have two amazing keynotes that bring together our conference theme\, Pastures to Prosperity. Keynote presentation by Melinda Sims\, Ranching for Profit instructor and co-owner of the holistically managed Sims Cattle Company in McFadden\, WY. Keynote presentation by Dwayne Estes\, Executive Director of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute and Full Professor of Biology at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville\, TN. \n\n\n\nWe will have a variety of workshops and sessions including:– Breakout sessions led by our keynote speakers – Economics of grazing and farm finances – Grazing basics – Grazing with solar panels and solar shade systems– Robotic milking systems on dairy grazing farms– Virtual fence collars for grazing cattle and small ruminants– Animal handling and livestock healthBusiness systems to run your farm like a startup– Bale grazing for small ruminants– Working with multiple farm enterprises– Farmer well being and mindset tactics– Direct marketing strategies AND SO MUCH MORE!! \n\n\n\nAre you ready to register already? As a bonus to our outstanding agenda\, this year we are excited to offer a $20 discount per membership to the conference! If you are not a member yet\, make sure to sign up for your GrassWorks membership before registering for the conference. URL:https://grassworks.org/event/grassworks-grazing-conference-2/ LOCATION:La Crosse Center\, 300 Harborview Plaza\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, 54601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grassworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/unnamed-4.png GEO:43.8143384;-91.254724 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=La Crosse Center 300 Harborview Plaza La Crosse Wisconsin 54601 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Harborview Plaza:geo:-91.254724,43.8143384 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR