GrassWorks

Keith Riley Pasture Walk
2026-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
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**

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.

Pasture Rejuvenation at Old Orchard Farm
2026-09-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Old Orchard Farm, 9707 Bridge Road, Cedarburg, Wisconsin, 53012, United States
See how grazing within the orchard has progressed and dig into the successes, challenges, and lessons from the season! RSVP and details here!

Wrangler Jones Pasture Walk
2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Wrangler Jones Farm, W8503 NORWAY RD, Elroy, WI, 53929, United States
Juneau County Pasture Walk Series

Please join us as Wrangler talks about guiding the herd through virtual fencing. Explore the challenges and benefits of grazing cattle with virtual collars and learn how to get started. Discover the advantages of rotationally grazed pastures compared to continuously grazed systems.

Wisconsin River Basin Bash
2026-09-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Schoepp Farms, N2007 E Harmon Rd., Lodi, WI, 53555, United States

SS Ranch Pasture Walk
2026-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 | SS Ranch, N7669 French Rd, Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, 53038, United States
Learn about Scott Schultz’s farm and his venture into rotational grazing and cover crops. Details and register here!

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk Series
2026-09-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Klinge Farm, 19769 Hwy 13, Farmersburg, IA, 52047, 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.

This walk will cover: Matching stocking rates with forage growth through the growing season and Managing Canadian Thistle by adjusting rest period.

www.crawfordstewardship.org/grg

**check Facebook for schedule updates**

Byron Seeds GrassWorks Grazing Mix Field Day and Farm Tour
2026-09-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Garden Ridge Ranch and Retreat, S5724 Olson Rd., Viroqua, Wisconsin, 54665, United States
Join us for a field day with a pasture walk looking at the use of the GrassWorks Pasture Mix as well as discussing cover crop grazing. We’ll have lunch on the farm then tour their operation in the afternoon!

ABOUT THE FARM: Justin and Darci Daniels, along with their 4 kids, graze 200 head of beef cattle on 200ac and direct market their beef, pastured pork, and strawberries. In addition, they host on-farm events and have a luxury farm stay AirBnB. They worked with NRCS for fencing and waterline projects completed in 2024 and 2026. Ponds were constructed in 2024 in partnership with Vernon County Land and Water. Justin is a member of the Bad Axe Farmer-Led Watershed Group, and also works for Byron Seeds.

This event is free but please register here so we know how many to expect for lunch! Pre registration is appreciated by 9-23 if possible.

Dairy Pasture Walk
2026-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Taste and See Creamery, N10760 350th St, Boyceville, Wisconsin, 54725, United States
Learn about dairy grazing, on-farm processing, direct marketing, and more at Taste and See Creamery’s pasture walk! Supported by GrassWorks.

Hutter Farm Pasture Walk
2026-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Hutter Farm, E3505 East Harris Rd, La Valle, WI, 53941, United States
Custom Grazing Cattle: Want to explore how you can start grazing without owning any cattle? Join us at the Hutter farm to see how custom grazing and which management strategies have worked for their operation.

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk Series
2026-10-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Christopher Baird Farm, 12241 Hwy 27, Ferryville, WI, 54628, 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.

This walk will cover: Tillage considerations when establishing pasture in heavily outwintered areas. Reviewing nutrient management plan and soil samples. Increasing fertility over time with minimal commercial fertilizer.

www.crawfordstewardship.org/grg

**check Facebook for schedule updates**

GrassWorks and Ranching for Profit - The Business of Grazing
2026-10-16 08:30 - 16:00, 2026-10-17 08:30 - 16:00 | Wisconsin
By popular demand after our March events, Ranching for Profit is back! Join us for one of the two, one-day workshops this fall to take a new look at some of the RFP principles on how to run a profitable, ecologically healthy business!

GrassWorks is excited to welcome nationally respected RFP owner, instructor, and facilitator Dallas Mount for 2 one day workshops. These fall events are great for those who attended our spring workshop and for newcomers. Join us to:

Learn how to use the Six Thinking Hats in your grazing business

Discover key strategies to increase profits and identify the weak link to build a plan for growth.

Work through a mid-west focused farm economic example

Explore ecological processes and strategies to boost productivity, reduce workload, and increase profits

Dallas has led Ranch Management Consultants since 2019, working with thousands of ranchers across North America, Australia, and the UK to build profitable, ecologically healthy businesses. He spent 18 years with the Univ. of Wyoming Extension before finding his passion teaching Ranching for Profit Schools. Dallas and his wife Dixie have two adult chidren and run a grazing operation near Wheatland, WY.

Registration fee of $40, or $30 for GrassWorks members using the code GWMEMBER, covers lunch, coffee, and snacks. Registration opens September 10th at

grassworks.org

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

GrassWorks Grazing Conference
2027-01-21 12:00 - 16:00 | La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601, United States
Join us at the 2027 GrassWorks Grazing Conference as we expolore the theme Connected by Grazing, Strengthened by Community
