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SUMMARY:Farm Transition Course
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, the Land Stewardship Project will be hosting their 2026 Farm Transition Planning Course\, starting on January 27 and running through March 10.  The deadline to register is January 9. This holistic course is offered online\, and is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Each week\, attendees will be guided through the planning process by resource professionals\, experienced landowners\, and LSP staff\, with time allocated for your direct questions. \n\n\n\nThe Farm Transition Planning Course can play a key role in developing your farm’s future. Whether you need to plan for the next generation of farmers on your land or simply begin the conversation about the next steps with your family\, this course will help guide you through the process. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline for the 2026 course is Friday\, January 9\, with the first day of the course on Tuesday\, January 27. LSP only offers this course once per year and class size is limited\, so sign-up now! \n\n\n\n2026 Farm Transition Planning Course \n\n\n\nWHEN: Tuesdays from January 27 to March 10TIME:  5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. WHERE: OnlineWHAT: The focus will be on values and vision\, financial and legal considerations\, options for farm transitions\, resources to guide the planning process\, and communication tools. COST: $250 per farm family
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-transition-course/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Save a Calf\, Save a Cow – Dairy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The University of Wisconsin Division of Extension is offering an in-person Save A Calf\, Save A Cow – Dairy Workshop for dairy producers and dairy workers which is presented in English with English and Spanish slides and interpretation available by request. \n\n\n\nThis workshop provides information and techniques to boost your confidence in preparing the cow for calving\, obstetric techniques and newborn calf care. From transition cow diets and body condition to recognizing key signs of labor and handling difficult deliveries with precision\, this program equips you with practical strategies to support both cow and calf health. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re seasoned or new to livestock care\, you’ll gain hands-on expertise to approach calving with assurance\, improve outcomes\, and enhance the well-being of your herd. \n\n\n\nFor more information and the registration link\, click here
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/save-a-calf-save-a-cow-dairy-workshop/
LOCATION:Education Center\, 624 E. College St.\, Medford\, Wisconsin\, 54451
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SUMMARY:Dane Demo Farms Winter Event: Soil Health Starts Here
DESCRIPTION:Join Dane Demo Farms for farmer-led results\, practical ideas\, and to boost your bottom line. \n\n\n\nYou’re invited: Farmer-to-Farmer Showcase \n\n\n\n\nHear directly from Dane Demo Farm growers who tested practices on their own fields\n\n\n\nSee real data from 2024 and 2025 cropping seasons\n\n\n\nLearn what’s working (and what’s not) to improve soil health\, yield\, and profitability\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Tom Cotter\, Minnesota Farmer & 2025 Leopold Award Recipient \n\n\n\nEvent Highlights: \n\n\n\n10:30 – Farmer Results \n\n\n\n\nHear from the farmers doing the research on their farms – Tom Ripp\, Karl Sime\, Tyler Duerst\, Jeff Endres\, and Tim Prosser\n\n\n\nGet insights from Francisco Arriaga (UW) and the graduate student working on the project\, Connor Schoelzel\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – Lunch \n\n\n\n12:45 – Beneficial Insects \n\n\n\n\nDane Elmquist (UW) shared new finding from demo farms research on beneficial insects and how to make it work on your farm\n\n\n\n\n1:30 – Guest Speaker \n\n\n\n\nTom Cotter\, Minnesota farmer and 2025 Leopold Award Recipient shares his journey in soil health and will challenge you to think differently about your soil.\n\n\n\n\n#danedemofarms \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nUW-Arlington Agricultural Research Station\, Public Events Building \n\n\n\nN633 Hopkins Rd\, Arlington \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nKim Meyer\, 608-445-1474\, meyer.kim@danecounty.gov
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/dane-demo-farms-winter-event-soil-health-starts-here/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T123000
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SUMMARY:Focus on Forage Research
DESCRIPTION:Focus on Forage is a FREE\, 4-part webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield\, quality\, and profitability in Wisconsin. Webinar speakers include forage industry experts\, UW–Madison specialists\, and extension educators. Certified Crop Advisor CEUs and ARPAS credits are available for each webinar. \n\n\n\nPhil Goldblatt\, Mike Bertram\, and Liz Gartman present during the second 2026 Focus on Forage webinar\, Feb. 12 at 12:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe forage research webinar will discuss forage research tools and ongoing trials in Wisconsin.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/focus-on-forage-research/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150504
CREATED:20251119T171048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T171050Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Transition Course
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, the Land Stewardship Project will be hosting their 2026 Farm Transition Planning Course\, starting on January 27 and running through March 10.  The deadline to register is January 9. This holistic course is offered online\, and is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Each week\, attendees will be guided through the planning process by resource professionals\, experienced landowners\, and LSP staff\, with time allocated for your direct questions. \n\n\n\nThe Farm Transition Planning Course can play a key role in developing your farm’s future. Whether you need to plan for the next generation of farmers on your land or simply begin the conversation about the next steps with your family\, this course will help guide you through the process. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline for the 2026 course is Friday\, January 9\, with the first day of the course on Tuesday\, January 27. LSP only offers this course once per year and class size is limited\, so sign-up now! \n\n\n\n2026 Farm Transition Planning Course \n\n\n\nWHEN: Tuesdays from January 27 to March 10TIME:  5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. WHERE: OnlineWHAT: The focus will be on values and vision\, financial and legal considerations\, options for farm transitions\, resources to guide the planning process\, and communication tools. COST: $250 per farm family
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-transition-course/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T133000
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SUMMARY:Focus on Managed Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Focus on Forage is a FREE\, 4-part webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield\, quality\, and profitability in Wisconsin. Webinar speakers include forage industry experts\, UW–Madison specialists\, and extension educators. Certified Crop Advisor CEUs and ARPAS credits are available for each webinar. \n\n\n\nJason Cavadini\, Laura Paine\, and Dr. David Jaramillo present during the third 2026 Focus on Forage webinar\, Feb. 19 at 12:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe managed grazing webinar will explore pasture species selection and identification and the economics of pasture-raised heifers.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/focus-on-managed-grazing/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T170000
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CREATED:20260112T172517Z
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SUMMARY:WI Grass-Fed Beef Co-op Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda:  \n\n\n\n1-1:30pm:           Annual Meeting Registration \n\n\n\n1:30pm:              Call to Order\, Brett Danke\, President \n\n\n\n1:45pm:              Business Summary\, Rod Ofte\, General Manager \n\n\n\n2:00pm:              Guest Speaker\, Darren Jahnke\, Extending the Grazing Season \n\n\n\n2:45pm:              2025 Business to Consumer Results & Trends\, Josh Miner \n\n\n\n3:15pm:              Board Member Introductions \n\n\n\n3:30pm:              Break & Networking \n\n\n\n3:45pm:              Board Member Nominations and Vote \n\n\n\n4:00pm:              Social Media and Marketing Results & Trends\, Angie Lindloff \n\n\n\n4:15pm:              Producer Panel \n\n\n\n4:45pm:              Q & A \n\n\n\n5:00pm:              WGBC Protein Buffet Supper & Drinks (Complementary) 
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/wi-grass-fed-beef-co-op-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Wisconsin Hotel\, 60 Gasser Rd\, Lake Delton\, Wisconsin\, 53940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T100000
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SUMMARY:Farm Transitions: Holding Ground\, Letting Go
DESCRIPTION:A guided approach to farm transition and legacy. \n\n\n\n\n\nHolding Ground\, Letting Go offers farmland owners a supportive space to talk through one of the hardest parts of farming: deciding what comes next for the land you care so deeply about.This workshop uses guided conversation to help you reflect on your connection to the land\, clarify what matters most to you\, and explore realistic options for transition at your own pace.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll be met where you are—whether you feel ready\, unsure\, or conflicted—and supported in thinking through small\, practical next steps that align with your values\, your family or operation\, and your hopes for the future of the land. Your farm transition planning journey will begin with two in-person workshops—February 24 and March 31—followed by ongoing individualized support from trained farm transition coordinators.  \n\n\n\nFree to participate. Register here
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-transitions-holding-ground-letting-go/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Green Lake American Legion\, American Legion Post 306\, 518 Water St\, Green Lake\, Wisconsin\, 54941
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T173000
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SUMMARY:Farm Transition Course
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, the Land Stewardship Project will be hosting their 2026 Farm Transition Planning Course\, starting on January 27 and running through March 10.  The deadline to register is January 9. This holistic course is offered online\, and is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Each week\, attendees will be guided through the planning process by resource professionals\, experienced landowners\, and LSP staff\, with time allocated for your direct questions. \n\n\n\nThe Farm Transition Planning Course can play a key role in developing your farm’s future. Whether you need to plan for the next generation of farmers on your land or simply begin the conversation about the next steps with your family\, this course will help guide you through the process. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline for the 2026 course is Friday\, January 9\, with the first day of the course on Tuesday\, January 27. LSP only offers this course once per year and class size is limited\, so sign-up now! \n\n\n\n2026 Farm Transition Planning Course \n\n\n\nWHEN: Tuesdays from January 27 to March 10TIME:  5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. WHERE: OnlineWHAT: The focus will be on values and vision\, financial and legal considerations\, options for farm transitions\, resources to guide the planning process\, and communication tools. COST: $250 per farm family
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-transition-course/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T143000
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CREATED:20260213T211407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T211411Z
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SUMMARY:Beef Direct Marketing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Workshops for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef\, or considering it\, will be held in four regional locations in the coming months. The workshops are offered by the Wisconsin Beef Council and are being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors\, UW-Madison Division of Extension\, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. This will be an opportunity to network with fellow beef producers who are direct marketing\, as well as the processors who play a key role in getting beef to consumers. \n\n\n\nThe workshops will begin with a classroom session and then move to a local processor for a carcass cutting demonstration. The dates and locations are as follows:   \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 25 – Plum City.  Morning session – American Legion\, 132 Pine Ave E\, Plum City. Afternoon session – JM Watkins\, W2431 US-10\, Maiden Rock  \n\n\n\nMarch 6 – Viroqua.  Morning session – Sheriff’s Office Training Room\, 1320 Bad Axe Court\, Viroqua\, WI 54667.  Afternoon session – Nordik Meats\, E7342 Three Chimney Rd\, Viroqua.  \n\n\n\nMarch 11 – Kaukauna.  Morning session – Grand Stay Hotel\, 1541 Arbor Way\, Kaukauna\, WI 54130.  Afternoon session – Haen Meats\, 600 County Hwy KK\, Kaukauna.  \n\n\n\nMarch 17 – Clinton.  Morning session – Boxcars\, 108 Allen Street\, Clinton. Afternoon session – Country Pride Meats\, 109 Church St\, Clinton\, WI 53525.      \n\n\n\n\nCheck-in of pre-registered attendees will begin at 9:15 am\, and the program will start promptly at 9:45. Lunch will be offered at noon. Following lunch\, attendees will travel to the processing plants for the cutting demonstration. The program will adjourn by 2:30 pm. There is a $25 registration fee\, and space will be limited at each location to 30 participants.    \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered during the workshops include:      \n\n\n\nCarcass fabrication – watch a meat processor breakdown a half carcass\, seeing how you get from primals to consumer-friendly cuts.   \n\n\n\nEasy to Use Marketing Tools – Kaitlyn Kesler with the Wisconsin Beef Council will share tips on free resources that can be used to create flyers\, social media posts and other resources to help market your beef online\, along with showcasing the recipes\, cut charts and other resources available through the Beef Checkoff.     \n\n\n\nLicensing & Labeling Requirements – Whether your farm is looking to direct market quarters or halves or is ready to transition to retail sales of individual cuts of beef\, this segment will bring you up to speed on the requirements for licensing and labeling. Speakers: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade & Consumer Protection\, Bureau of Meat and Poultry Businesses Staff   \n\n\n\nMeating Consumer Expectations – UW-Madison Extension will discuss quality and yield grades\, dressing percentage\, understanding when cattle are finished\, and considerations for animal size to match marketing plans. All these factors can affect consumer experience\, expectations\, and satisfaction.      \n\n\n\nFarmer-Processor-Customer Relations – a local meat processor will share tips on how to best communicate with those involved in the transaction\, how to educate the consumer around pricing and cuts of beef\, labeling and packaging options\, and building the processor-farmer relationship.    \n\n\n\nBull session – Bill Halfman\, UW-Extension\, will facilitate a group discussion covering topics like online sales\, insurance\, and collecting payments.     \n\n\n\nDirect Marketing Workshop
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/beef-direct-marketing-workshops/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20250812T141324Z
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SUMMARY:Marbleseed's 37th Organic Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:We’re heading back to La Crosse this February — and we can’t wait! \n\n\n\nMarbleseed’s 37th Organic Farming ConferenceAbundance Grows in Solidarity February 26–28\, 2026 La Crosse Center\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin \n\n\n\nJoin us for three days of farmer-to-farmer learning\, connection\, and community-building at Marbleseed’s beloved organic farming conference. Our team is hard at work curating an inspiring lineup of workshops\, expert panels\, and hands-on sessions — plus plenty of space to connect with friends\, make new ones\, and enjoy some much-needed winter cheer. \n\n\n\nEarly-bird registration will open in early December. While you wait… \n\n\n\n\nSubmit your content proposal – Deadline to submit is Friday\, August 29. Fill out the Content Proposal Form for fully formed workshop ideas\, or use the Content Suggestion Form to let us know what topics you’d like to see.\n\n\n\nJoin the sponsor/exhibitor waitlist – Returning sponsors and exhibitors will be invited to sign up for the 2026 conference in early September. New sponsors and exhibitors are asked to join the waitlist – spots will open in early October if available. Learn more about the impact you can make and join the waitlist today.\n\n\n\nKeep checking back for updates – We’ll be announcing our conference lineup throughout the fall on our conference website and Marbleseed social accounts (follow below!).\n\n\n\n\nReach out to partnerships@marbleseed.org if you have any questions – or if you just want to share your excitement! \n\n\n\nSee you in February! 
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/marbleseeds-37th-organic-farming-conference/
LOCATION:La Crosse Center\, 300 Harborview Plaza\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, 54601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T123000
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SUMMARY:Focus on Forage Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Focus on Forage is a FREE\, 4-part webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield\, quality\, and profitability in Wisconsin. Webinar speakers include forage industry experts\, UW–Madison specialists\, and extension educators. Certified Crop Advisor CEUs and ARPAS credits are available for each webinar. \n\n\n\nDr. Lisa Kissing-Kucek\, Dan Marzu\, and Bill Powel-Smith will present in the final Focus on Forage webinar of 2026\, Feb. 26 at 12:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe forage cover crop webinar will discuss cover crop species and varieties for forage and grain systems\, Wisconsin cover crop forage quality data updates\, and using cover crop forages in dairy cow diets.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/focus-on-forage-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260212T153403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T153408Z
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SUMMARY:Farm to School Networking in Southwest Wisconsin 
DESCRIPTION:The Holmen School District is hosting a Farm to School Networking Event and site visit to connect producers and school food service buyers. \n\n\n\nAt this event\, attendees will hear directly from successful producer-buyer partnerships\, see how local products are used in a school kitchen\, and tour the school greenhouse. Producers and school food buyers will have the opportunity to connect in a speed dating format. Participants will have the opportunity to network\, ask questions\, and sample some of the locally procured ingredients Holmen School District uses in their school meals. Producers are encouraged to bring samples! \n\n\n\nNCAT\, National Farm to School Network\, and Marbleseed are partnering for this event as part of the Bringing the Farm to School through New Connections project. After the event\, attendees are encouraged to attend the additional farm to school content at the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference\, taking place in downtown La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, just 20 minutes from Holmen High School. There will be limited scholarships for attending the conference on a first come first served basis and special pricing for participants that missed the scholarship opportunity. For further instructions\, choose the Marbleseed option below. \n\n\n\nDate: February 27\, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Holmen High School\, McHugh Road\, Holmen\, WI \n\n\n\nPre-registration is recommended because limited space is available. Please use the form below to register. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Maura Henn\, maurah@ncat.org \n\n\n\nBringing the Farm to School through New Connections is funded by a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. \n\n\n\n\nFarm to School Networking in Southwest Wisconsin
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-to-school-networking-in-southwest-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260223T173740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T173743Z
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SUMMARY:WI Cattlemen's Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:https://www.wisconsincattlemen.com/events/winter-conference
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/wi-cattlemens-winter-conference/
LOCATION:The Lodge at Mauston\, 104 Lodge Lane\, Mauston\, Wisconsin\, 53948\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T193000
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CREATED:20260219T173619Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting our Water: Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Colfax Water & Health Community Forum \n\n\n\nClean water starts with an informed\, engaged community — Come learn\, ask questions\, and help shape a healthier future for our community. \n\n\n\nMeal provided — register to guarantee a meal: \n\n\n\nText/Call 715-619-7149 or email tbarone@dunncountywi.gov \n\n\n\nRegistration Link https://forms.office.com/g/wHm12N1uTD
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/protecting-our-water-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Viking Bowl\, 108 S Main St\, Colfax\, Wisconsin\, 54730
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20251118T201908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T154736Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:For 11 years\, the Sustainable Farming Association has proudly hosted the Midwest Soil Health Summit\, an educational event developed during a time when soil health was still a budding concept. \n\n\n\nAs the importance of soil health has become more widely recognized and soil health education more readily available\, we are shifting the educational focus of the Summit and rebranding the event as the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit. \n\n\n\nMore than just a name change\, this evolution acknowledges and celebrates the deep connection between soil and livestock in building thriving ecosystems and communities. \n\n\n\nThis new emphasis allows us to explore the dynamic harmony between grazing and soil health—together\, they create a regenerative path forward for farmers and ranchers. \n\n\n\n2026 Presenters include Dr. Temple Grandin\, Keith Berns\, Jared Luhman\, Jason Cavadini\, and more! \n\n\n\nRegistration coming soon! More information on keynote speakers and more here!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/midwest-grazing-soil-health-summit-2/
LOCATION:Willmar Conference Center\, 240 23rd St SE\, Willmar\, Minnesota\, 56201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
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SUMMARY:Farm Transition Course
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, the Land Stewardship Project will be hosting their 2026 Farm Transition Planning Course\, starting on January 27 and running through March 10.  The deadline to register is January 9. This holistic course is offered online\, and is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Each week\, attendees will be guided through the planning process by resource professionals\, experienced landowners\, and LSP staff\, with time allocated for your direct questions. \n\n\n\nThe Farm Transition Planning Course can play a key role in developing your farm’s future. Whether you need to plan for the next generation of farmers on your land or simply begin the conversation about the next steps with your family\, this course will help guide you through the process. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline for the 2026 course is Friday\, January 9\, with the first day of the course on Tuesday\, January 27. LSP only offers this course once per year and class size is limited\, so sign-up now! \n\n\n\n2026 Farm Transition Planning Course \n\n\n\nWHEN: Tuesdays from January 27 to March 10TIME:  5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. WHERE: OnlineWHAT: The focus will be on values and vision\, financial and legal considerations\, options for farm transitions\, resources to guide the planning process\, and communication tools. COST: $250 per farm family
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-transition-course/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260220T153116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T153119Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Land & Water
DESCRIPTION:https://wisconsinlandwater.org/conservation/annual-conference
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/wisconsin-land-water/
LOCATION:Chula Vista Resort and Conference Center\, Chula Vista Parkway 1000\, Wisconsin Dells\, Wisconsin\, 53965\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T211526Z
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SUMMARY:Beef Direct Marketing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Workshops for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef\, or considering it\, will be held in four regional locations in the coming months. The workshops are offered by the Wisconsin Beef Council and are being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors\, UW-Madison Division of Extension\, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. This will be an opportunity to network with fellow beef producers who are direct marketing\, as well as the processors who play a key role in getting beef to consumers. \n\n\n\nThe workshops will begin with a classroom session and then move to a local processor for a carcass cutting demonstration. The dates and locations are as follows:   \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 25 – Plum City.  Morning session – American Legion\, 132 Pine Ave E\, Plum City. Afternoon session – JM Watkins\, W2431 US-10\, Maiden Rock  \n\n\n\nMarch 6 – Viroqua.  Morning session – Sheriff’s Office Training Room\, 1320 Bad Axe Court\, Viroqua\, WI 54667.  Afternoon session – Nordik Meats\, E7342 Three Chimney Rd\, Viroqua.  \n\n\n\nMarch 11 – Kaukauna.  Morning session – Grand Stay Hotel\, 1541 Arbor Way\, Kaukauna\, WI 54130.  Afternoon session – Haen Meats\, 600 County Hwy KK\, Kaukauna.  \n\n\n\nMarch 17 – Clinton.  Morning session – Boxcars\, 108 Allen Street\, Clinton. Afternoon session – Country Pride Meats\, 109 Church St\, Clinton\, WI 53525.      \n\n\n\n\nCheck-in of pre-registered attendees will begin at 9:15 am\, and the program will start promptly at 9:45. Lunch will be offered at noon. Following lunch\, attendees will travel to the processing plants for the cutting demonstration. The program will adjourn by 2:30 pm. There is a $25 registration fee\, and space will be limited at each location to 30 participants.    \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered during the workshops include:      \n\n\n\nCarcass fabrication – watch a meat processor breakdown a half carcass\, seeing how you get from primals to consumer-friendly cuts.   \n\n\n\nEasy to Use Marketing Tools – Kaitlyn Kesler with the Wisconsin Beef Council will share tips on free resources that can be used to create flyers\, social media posts and other resources to help market your beef online\, along with showcasing the recipes\, cut charts and other resources available through the Beef Checkoff.     \n\n\n\nLicensing & Labeling Requirements – Whether your farm is looking to direct market quarters or halves or is ready to transition to retail sales of individual cuts of beef\, this segment will bring you up to speed on the requirements for licensing and labeling. Speakers: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade & Consumer Protection\, Bureau of Meat and Poultry Businesses Staff   \n\n\n\nMeating Consumer Expectations – UW-Madison Extension will discuss quality and yield grades\, dressing percentage\, understanding when cattle are finished\, and considerations for animal size to match marketing plans. All these factors can affect consumer experience\, expectations\, and satisfaction.      \n\n\n\nFarmer-Processor-Customer Relations – a local meat processor will share tips on how to best communicate with those involved in the transaction\, how to educate the consumer around pricing and cuts of beef\, labeling and packaging options\, and building the processor-farmer relationship.    \n\n\n\nBull session – Bill Halfman\, UW-Extension\, will facilitate a group discussion covering topics like online sales\, insurance\, and collecting payments.     \n\n\n\nDirect Marketing Workshop
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/beef-direct-marketing-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260209T202527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T202530Z
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SUMMARY:NW WI Graziers Network Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Northwest Wisconsin Graziers Network\, GrassWorks\, Shell Lake-Yellow River Watershed Producer Led Council\, and UW-Madison Extension would like to invite you to attend this year’s winter grazing conference in Rice Lake \n\n\n\nThis conference will continue our strong tradition of an informative and friendly networking environment to learn about beef herd planning\, animal health care\, nature’s way of grazing\, livestock markets\, economics of balage\, workbook method for nutrient management\, an update on bale grazing research\, on-farm organic N production\, and an afternoon workshop on fencing methods along with other helpful information. See agenda for more details.The conference should be of interest to new farmers\, part-time or full-time operators\, low-income startups\, graziers or non-graziers alike. Several agency and commercial exhibitors will be available to network with throughout the day.Advance registration for the conference is due by Wednesday\, March 4th\, cost is only $20 and includes lunch\, refreshments and materials. Late registration is $30. For credit card pre-registration go online to our webpage\, nwgn.org. \n\n\n\nPlease call Lynn Johnson at 715-225-9882 with registration questions\, or for more grazing and conference information.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/nw-wi-graziers-winter-conference/
LOCATION:UW-Eau Claire at Barron County\, 1800 College Drive\, Rice Lake\, Wisconsin\, 54868
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20251119T171048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T171050Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Transition Course
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, the Land Stewardship Project will be hosting their 2026 Farm Transition Planning Course\, starting on January 27 and running through March 10.  The deadline to register is January 9. This holistic course is offered online\, and is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Each week\, attendees will be guided through the planning process by resource professionals\, experienced landowners\, and LSP staff\, with time allocated for your direct questions. \n\n\n\nThe Farm Transition Planning Course can play a key role in developing your farm’s future. Whether you need to plan for the next generation of farmers on your land or simply begin the conversation about the next steps with your family\, this course will help guide you through the process. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline for the 2026 course is Friday\, January 9\, with the first day of the course on Tuesday\, January 27. LSP only offers this course once per year and class size is limited\, so sign-up now! \n\n\n\n2026 Farm Transition Planning Course \n\n\n\nWHEN: Tuesdays from January 27 to March 10TIME:  5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. WHERE: OnlineWHAT: The focus will be on values and vision\, financial and legal considerations\, options for farm transitions\, resources to guide the planning process\, and communication tools. COST: $250 per farm family
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-transition-course/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260203T213934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213937Z
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SUMMARY:Perennial Farm Gathering 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Perennial Farm Gathering\, Savanna Institute’s signature event\, brings together a wide community of land stewards\, farmers\, and perennial enthusiasts. Over three days\, folks gather to share work\, research\, and lessons learned in panels\, workshops\, deep dives\, and nutshell overviews – all to advance perennial agriculture.  \n\n\n\nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/perennial-farm-gathering/
LOCATION:Grand River Convention Center\, 500 Bell St\, Dubuque\, Iowa\, 52001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260213T212337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T212339Z
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SUMMARY:Beef Direct Marketing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Workshops for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef\, or considering it\, will be held in four regional locations in the coming months. The workshops are offered by the Wisconsin Beef Council and are being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors\, UW-Madison Division of Extension\, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. This will be an opportunity to network with fellow beef producers who are direct marketing\, as well as the processors who play a key role in getting beef to consumers. \n\n\n\nThe workshops will begin with a classroom session and then move to a local processor for a carcass cutting demonstration. The dates and locations are as follows:   \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 25 – Plum City.  Morning session – American Legion\, 132 Pine Ave E\, Plum City. Afternoon session – JM Watkins\, W2431 US-10\, Maiden Rock  \n\n\n\nMarch 6 – Viroqua.  Morning session – Sheriff’s Office Training Room\, 1320 Bad Axe Court\, Viroqua\, WI 54667.  Afternoon session – Nordik Meats\, E7342 Three Chimney Rd\, Viroqua.  \n\n\n\nMarch 11 – Kaukauna.  Morning session – Grand Stay Hotel\, 1541 Arbor Way\, Kaukauna\, WI 54130.  Afternoon session – Haen Meats\, 600 County Hwy KK\, Kaukauna.  \n\n\n\nMarch 17 – Clinton.  Morning session – Boxcars\, 108 Allen Street\, Clinton. Afternoon session – Country Pride Meats\, 109 Church St\, Clinton\, WI 53525.      \n\n\n\n\nCheck-in of pre-registered attendees will begin at 9:15 am\, and the program will start promptly at 9:45. Lunch will be offered at noon. Following lunch\, attendees will travel to the processing plants for the cutting demonstration. The program will adjourn by 2:30 pm. There is a $25 registration fee\, and space will be limited at each location to 30 participants.    \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered during the workshops include:      \n\n\n\nCarcass fabrication – watch a meat processor breakdown a half carcass\, seeing how you get from primals to consumer-friendly cuts.   \n\n\n\nEasy to Use Marketing Tools – Kaitlyn Kesler with the Wisconsin Beef Council will share tips on free resources that can be used to create flyers\, social media posts and other resources to help market your beef online\, along with showcasing the recipes\, cut charts and other resources available through the Beef Checkoff.     \n\n\n\nLicensing & Labeling Requirements – Whether your farm is looking to direct market quarters or halves or is ready to transition to retail sales of individual cuts of beef\, this segment will bring you up to speed on the requirements for licensing and labeling. Speakers: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade & Consumer Protection\, Bureau of Meat and Poultry Businesses Staff   \n\n\n\nMeating Consumer Expectations – UW-Madison Extension will discuss quality and yield grades\, dressing percentage\, understanding when cattle are finished\, and considerations for animal size to match marketing plans. All these factors can affect consumer experience\, expectations\, and satisfaction.      \n\n\n\nFarmer-Processor-Customer Relations – a local meat processor will share tips on how to best communicate with those involved in the transaction\, how to educate the consumer around pricing and cuts of beef\, labeling and packaging options\, and building the processor-farmer relationship.    \n\n\n\nBull session – Bill Halfman\, UW-Extension\, will facilitate a group discussion covering topics like online sales\, insurance\, and collecting payments.     \n\n\n\nDirect Marketing Workshop
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/beef-direct-marketing-workshops-4/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260209T232959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T201617Z
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SUMMARY:GrassWorks + Ranching for Profit Workshop – CHIPPEWA FALLS
DESCRIPTION:GrassWorks is excited to welcome nationally respected RFP instructor and facilitator\, John Locke\, for two one-day workshops. Join us at one of these events to \n\n\n\n\nLearn why economics should precede finance\n\n\n\nDiscover three key strategies to increase profits and identify the weak link to build a plan for growth\n\n\n\nDiscuss 5 key principles of grazing\n\n\n\nExplore ecological processes and strategies to boost productivity\, reduce workload\, and increase profits\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:John Locke is a 6th generation rancher from the Texas Gulf Coast and Instructor for The Ranching For Profit School. In this interactive workshop John will share principles that have the potential to help you build the farm or ranch you have always dreamed of! \n\n\n\n$40 per person for non members\, $30 per person for GrassWorks members* \n\n\n\nSign up to be a member here! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you at a reduced cost by GrassWorks with the support of a USDA GLCI grant and from generous donations from Wisconsin Farmers Union. \n\n\n\n*GrassWorks members should use the code GWMEMBER at checkout to receive your discounted tickets! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/grassworks-ranching-for-profit-workshop-chippewa-falls/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260210T200014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200018Z
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SUMMARY:Heart of WI Grazing Conference
DESCRIPTION: Join Us for the 32nd Annual Heart of Wisconsin Grazing Conference!  \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to invite you to the 32nd Annual Heart of Wisconsin Grazing Conference on Friday\, March 13th in Wausau! We have a great lineup of speakers planned and a full day of learning and connection ahead. \n\n\n\nThis year\, we focused on bringing in more farmer speakers and building sessions around topics YOU suggested in last year’s surveys. There will be three session tracks—small ruminant\, beef\, and dairy grazing—so you can stick with what fits your operation or explore something new. \n\n\n\n When: Friday\, March 13 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Where: Lake View Conference Center\, 1000 Lake View Drive\, Wausau\, WI \n\n\n\n Cost:• $20 adults (pre-registered)• $10 students or youth under 16 (pre-registered)• $25 adults at the door• $15 students or youth under 16 at the door \n\n\n\n Register here: https://forms.gle/x32m19PFd7CqVzvc8 \n\n\n\nThe full conference schedule will be shared soon\, but registration is open now if you’d like to get a head start. We think it’ll be well worth your time and investment—hope to see you there!  \n\n\n\nTopics covered will include:  \n\n\n\n\npasture management for beginning grazers\n\n\n\norganic pasture management for beef and sheep\n\n\n\nbreeding small ruminants to fit your landscape\n\n\n\nbeef genetics with mineral and protein supplementation\n\n\n\nweaning calves on pasture\n\n\n\nutilizing NRCS programs for grazing operations\n\n\n\nhow to be a successful dairy grazer \n\n\n\ngrazing annuals and cover crops to balance out dairy forage production throughout the year!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/heart-of-wi-grazing-conference-2/
LOCATION:Lake View Conference Center\, 1000 Lake View Dr\, Wausau\, Wisconsin\, 54403
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260209T232421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T201342Z
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SUMMARY:GrassWorks + Ranching for Profit Workshop – MAUSTON
DESCRIPTION:GrassWorks is excited to welcome nationally respected RFP instructor and facilitator\, John Locke\, for two one-day workshops. Join us at one of these events to \n\n\n\n\nLearn why economics should precede finance\n\n\n\nDiscover three key strategies to increase profits and identify the weak link to build a plan for growth\n\n\n\nDiscuss 5 key principles of grazing\n\n\n\nExplore ecological processes and strategies to boost productivity\, reduce workload\, and increase profits\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:John Locke is a 6th generation rancher from the Texas Gulf Coast and Instructor for The Ranching For Profit School. In this interactive workshop John will share principles that have the potential to help you build the farm or ranch you have always dreamed of! \n\n\n\n$40 per person for non members\, $30 per person for GrassWorks members* \n\n\n\nSign up to be a member here! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is brought to you at a reduced cost by GrassWorks with the support of a USDA GLCI grant and from generous donations from Wisconsin Farmers Union. \n\n\n\n*GrassWorks members should use the code GWMEMBER at checkout to receive your discounted tickets! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/grassworks-ranching-for-profit-workshop-mauston/
LOCATION:The Lodge at Mauston\, 104 Lodge Lane\, Mauston\, Wisconsin\, 53948\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260213T212434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T212438Z
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SUMMARY:Beef Direct Marketing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Workshops for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef\, or considering it\, will be held in four regional locations in the coming months. The workshops are offered by the Wisconsin Beef Council and are being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors\, UW-Madison Division of Extension\, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. This will be an opportunity to network with fellow beef producers who are direct marketing\, as well as the processors who play a key role in getting beef to consumers. \n\n\n\nThe workshops will begin with a classroom session and then move to a local processor for a carcass cutting demonstration. The dates and locations are as follows:   \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 25 – Plum City.  Morning session – American Legion\, 132 Pine Ave E\, Plum City. Afternoon session – JM Watkins\, W2431 US-10\, Maiden Rock  \n\n\n\nMarch 6 – Viroqua.  Morning session – Sheriff’s Office Training Room\, 1320 Bad Axe Court\, Viroqua\, WI 54667.  Afternoon session – Nordik Meats\, E7342 Three Chimney Rd\, Viroqua.  \n\n\n\nMarch 11 – Kaukauna.  Morning session – Grand Stay Hotel\, 1541 Arbor Way\, Kaukauna\, WI 54130.  Afternoon session – Haen Meats\, 600 County Hwy KK\, Kaukauna.  \n\n\n\nMarch 17 – Clinton.  Morning session – Boxcars\, 108 Allen Street\, Clinton. Afternoon session – Country Pride Meats\, 109 Church St\, Clinton\, WI 53525.      \n\n\n\n\nCheck-in of pre-registered attendees will begin at 9:15 am\, and the program will start promptly at 9:45. Lunch will be offered at noon. Following lunch\, attendees will travel to the processing plants for the cutting demonstration. The program will adjourn by 2:30 pm. There is a $25 registration fee\, and space will be limited at each location to 30 participants.    \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered during the workshops include:      \n\n\n\nCarcass fabrication – watch a meat processor breakdown a half carcass\, seeing how you get from primals to consumer-friendly cuts.   \n\n\n\nEasy to Use Marketing Tools – Kaitlyn Kesler with the Wisconsin Beef Council will share tips on free resources that can be used to create flyers\, social media posts and other resources to help market your beef online\, along with showcasing the recipes\, cut charts and other resources available through the Beef Checkoff.     \n\n\n\nLicensing & Labeling Requirements – Whether your farm is looking to direct market quarters or halves or is ready to transition to retail sales of individual cuts of beef\, this segment will bring you up to speed on the requirements for licensing and labeling. Speakers: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade & Consumer Protection\, Bureau of Meat and Poultry Businesses Staff   \n\n\n\nMeating Consumer Expectations – UW-Madison Extension will discuss quality and yield grades\, dressing percentage\, understanding when cattle are finished\, and considerations for animal size to match marketing plans. All these factors can affect consumer experience\, expectations\, and satisfaction.      \n\n\n\nFarmer-Processor-Customer Relations – a local meat processor will share tips on how to best communicate with those involved in the transaction\, how to educate the consumer around pricing and cuts of beef\, labeling and packaging options\, and building the processor-farmer relationship.    \n\n\n\nBull session – Bill Halfman\, UW-Extension\, will facilitate a group discussion covering topics like online sales\, insurance\, and collecting payments.     \n\n\n\nDirect Marketing Workshop
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/beef-direct-marketing-workshops-5/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260220T154603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T211829Z
UID:10000689-1773745200-1773748800@grassworks.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Fence Meets Pasture Nutrition for Maximum Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Well‑managed pastures can deliver highly digestible\, protein‑rich forage. Pasture alone rarely provides a perfectly balanced diet\, especially for high‑producing dairy cows. What you choose to supplement with can dramatically influence milk yield\, components\, body condition\, and even reproductive performance. Supplementation isn’t just “extra feed”-it’s how you correct the nutritional gaps that pasture creates.  
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/virtual-fence-meets-pasture-nutrition-for-maximum-productivity/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150505
CREATED:20260319T161944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T161946Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Rising Film Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special event featuring the award‑winning documentary Organic Rising\, a feature-length film that demystifies organic agriculture by contrasting chemical-intensive farming with organic systems and unpacking what the USDA Organic label really means. Thanks to Wisconsin Farmers Union for sponsoring.We’ll gather at Gwenyn Hill Organic Farm in Waukesha for a screening of Organic Rising\, an overview of the National Organic Program standards\, and a full day of organic agriculture learning with local organic farmers and producers\, presented in partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union.\n\n\n\nMore information and register here!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/organic-rising-film-premiere/
LOCATION:Gwenyn Hill Organic Farm\, N130W294 Bryn Dr\, Waukesha\, Wisconsin\, 53188
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SUMMARY:Grazing Dairy Heifers & Planning with Topography
DESCRIPTION:GrassWorks G-Team meeting hosted with Glacierland RC&D! Ron Schoepp will speak about his custom dairy heifer operation. Socialize and enjoy an included lunch provided by Lodi Sausage Co. and Meat Market. Darren Yanke will give a tour and talk about his experience with steep topography and 2 years experience with virtual collars. \n\n\n\nStephanie Bowers with Gallagher will also be there to answer questions\,REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nFor more INFO: kelsey@glacierland.org
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/grazing-dairy-heifers-planning-with-topography/
LOCATION:Schoepp Farms\, N2007 E Harmon Rd.\, Lodi\, Wisconsin\, 53555
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