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Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit
2025-03-19 12:00 - 2025-03-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Willmar Conference Center, 240 23rd St SE, Willmar, Minnesota, 56201, United States
The 2025 Summit will bring together leading experts ingrazing and livestock integration into cropping systems.Choose from breakout topics such as virtual fencing, wintergrazing, small ruminants, new NRCS EQIP opportunities,and more. You’ll also hear from inspiring keynote speakers,including farmers from Canada who are proving thatregenerative farming and ranching can be profitable.You’ll be joined by fellow farmers, ranchers, and agprofessionals from across the Midwest. Don’t miss thisopportunity to connect and learn with the best in the field!

The Experiences of 38 years of Managed Grazing and Hopes for the Future
2025-03-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Golden Sands RC&D Office, 1100 Main St, Suite 140, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 54481
Join us on Wednesday in-person or virtually at 3PM to hear from Rick Adamski of Full Circle Farm.

Rick Adamski has utilized managed grazing as the foundation of his family’s 240 acre farm in Shawano County since 1987. The farm was bought by his grandparents around 1900. Rick is married to Valerie Dantoin and they have two children; Andrew and Genevieve. Dairy was the main focus of the farm from its inception until 2014 when it was converted to grass-fed beef. The farm was certified Organic in 2003 and has been since. In 2017 the farm diversified when Andrew and his partner Heather Toman returned with their masters degrees from Northern Michigan to grow fresh vegetables and some hogs and chickens. All production is sold directly to customers through direct sales. Cooperatives are also a common thread throughout the history of the farm when Grandpa Stanley started a cheese factory cooperative to the SLO Farmers Cooperative started by Valerie and managed by Heather to help themselves and others receive products directly from our farm.

RSVP encouraged, but not required. This is session #7, our last session of the winter series Managing Your Green: A Farm Finance Series for Graziers.

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Land, Loans & Grants: The 3-Day Farm Funding Challenge
2025-04-01 12:00 - 2025-04-03 13:00 | WI
Join Mezclada for an engaging workshop with integrated ‘challenges’ to help you put what you’re learning into practice over the course of three days. This workshop is offering in English. The same offering is available in Spanish monthly. Check out the webpage for upcoming dates: https://mezclada.co/land-loans-grants-the-3-day-farm-funding-challenge/

Date & Time

Apr 1, 2025 12:00 PM

Apr 2, 2025 12:00 PM

Apr 3, 2025 12:00 PM

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Heart of WI Grazing Conference
2025-04-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Lake View Conference Center, 1000 Lake View Drive, Wausau, Wisconsin, 54403, United States
You can expect sessions about bird friend grazing, getting paid for ecosystem services, successful sheep grazing, vet care for grazing animals, and more! Register by March 13th by filling out this Google Form https://forms.gle/nLngvLDaHTk75RZi9

Sheep Grazing 101 - Breakfast, Workshop & Pasture Walk
2025-04-04 08:30 - 12:00 | Lamartine Town Hall, N5269 Schaefer Dr, Oakfield, Wisconsin, 53065, United States
GrassWorks is proud to support Glacierland RC&D for this sheep grazing workshop! Starting at 8:30 at the Lamartine Town Hall, this event will include classroom style presentations as well as on farm demonstrations. The schedule will be as follow:

8:30 Breakfast and Check In

9:00 Grazing Ambassador Presentation by Rachel Bouressa

9:30 Importance of Grassland Birds by Ashly Steinke

Travel to Farm

10:15 On Farm Prsentations

Lambing Season and Sheep Genetics – Host Farmer, Julie Fitzpatrick

Pollinators in the Grazing System – Thelma Heidel-Baker

Grassland Birds within Grazing – Audubon Society

11:30 Wrap-up

Fencing Demonstration
2025-04-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Little Red Farms, 11902 N County Rd KK, Whitewater, Wisconsin, 53190, United States
Little Red Farms – DIY Fencing Demo

Guest speakers: Brad Ketchum, Gallagher Fence & Cody Brueggen, Little Red Farms

Hands-on demonstration at Little Red Farms. Electric fencing principles, grounding techniques, install H-braces, string wire, tension a fence and waterline development for 140 acres of pasture. Learn from DIY experts!

Contact Kirsten Jurcek (920) 342-9504 or kirsten@glacierlandrcd.org with questions

Spring New Farmer U
2025-04-12 09:00 - 2025-04-13 16:00 | WI
Join Marbleseed for their Spring 2025 New Farmer U in Chippewa Fall for two days of learning and community building tailored to beginning farmers looking to grow their farm business! Saturday, April 129:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Join for a full day of farm financials training with two of the most sought-after farm business experts – Paul Dietmann, Senior Lending Officer at Compeer Financial, and Andrew Larson, Farm Program Manager at the Food Finance Institute. This workshop uses a comprehensive agribusiness curriculum, each attendee will get to take home a brand-new copy of the coveted Fearless Farm Finances book. Breakfast and lunch are provided. During the evening, participants are invited to join an optional group dinner outing to get to know your new farmer friends! Sunday, April 139:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Day two of the New Farmer U training includes guest speakers and trainers focused on helping farmers to tell their farm story and improve their marketing tools. Topics such as website development and how to build a thriving food and farm business will be covered. Farmer wellness, mental health and legal resources will be shared. Tabling by the Wisconsin Farmers Union complete a full weekend of information on how to make your farm business a full success. Breakfast and lunch are provided. At 10:30 a.m. participants will take a mini break to support the farm vendors who host “Sunday Market on the River.” Participants can enjoy fresh coffee, browse food from the Market on the River sellers, and shop for locally made gifts at this unique pop-up! Additional information: Registration for this 2-day workshop is $35A travel and lodging stipend is available to help farmers attend this training.This event is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.Assorted breakfast pastries, refreshments, and lunch will be provided. Registration closes Friday, April 4.Any additional questions or interpretation requests, please reach out to Alondra Cano, at alondra.cano@marbleseed.org.Spring New Farmer U – Chippewa FallsWhen: April 12, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m & April 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Market on River128 W River St Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

USDA Meat Product Labeling Webinar
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
Good Meat Project’s “The Lowdown” with guest Steph Harmon of Label Compliance Solutions and Cindy McCaffterty of McCaffterty Ranch Beef

Product labels aren’t just a USDA requirement—they’re an opportunity to showcase your practices, brand, and values. But understanding the complex rules and regulations can be both daunting and time consuming. That’s where Steph Harmon, a USDA-compliant label specialist, and Cindy McCafferty, a Montana cattle rancher, come in. With over eight years of experience working together on product labels, Steph and Cindy will break down how to navigate claims like grassfed, all-natural, regenerative, and pasture-raised, as well as how to highlight practices unique to your operation—like Cindy’s sprout-finished beef. They’ll also dive into label design and how to ensure your packaging aligns with your marketing. Tune in to this Lowdown for answers to your USDA labeling questions.When you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link for the event and, as well as a calendar invite.

Fencing Demo for Small Ruminants
2025-04-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Iris Lee & Paul Maggio, 38601 60th Street, Burlinton, Wisconsin, 53105, United States
Join guest speaker Randy Cutler, of Cutler Fence, for a hands-on workshop covering fencing solutions for small ruminants.

How to get 50% Upfront Cost Share for your EQIP Contract Practices
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
Meagan Duberstein , NRCS -EQIP Program Manager, will lead this virtual event to discuss frequently asked questions around the EQIP program.

Topics will include:– Who is eligible for advanced payments?– How can you apply?– What are the timelines?– How long does the process take?

After Meagan’s presentation , a small famers will discuss their experiences with EQIP.

Farm Commons Webinar Series
2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
Choosing the right health benefit option for your farm employees can be complex and overwhelming. However, with careful research and effective communication, offering health benefits can be a win-win for the farm and its employees. Reduce the overwhelm and gain clarity by joining Farm Commons for a free one-hour webinar. Participants will explore three common health benefit options: 1) group health insurance plans, 2) Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRA), and 3) health benefit stipends, and have a chance to ask their questions and share their concerns.

No-till Drill Demonstration
2025-04-23 13:00 - 15:00 | WI
This event, hosted by Golden Sands with support from GrassWorks, will focus on tips for success with no-till drills including:

Establishing and interseeding pastures, hayfields, and native plantings
Seed mix design and rates
Calibration and operation of seed drills

Spring Pasture Walk by Glacierland
2025-04-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Todd VanGroll, 11622 Zander Rd, Maribel, Wisconsin, 54227, United States
Join Glacierland for two farm tours and homemade pizza!

Host Farms:

Todd VanGroll11622 Zander Rd, Maribel, WITodd has a four seasons beef grazing operation. Participants will look at how bale grazing went for him this past year and what he’s doing this spring

Steven Beachy5119 W County Rd BB, Denmark, WIThe Beachy family operates a grazing dairy farm. Participants will look at the milking herd and cover crops they graze.

Schedule:

4:00 pm – Pasture walk at VanGroll Farm

5:00 pm – Pasture walk at Beachy Farm

6:00 pm – Homemade pizza dinner at Beachy Farm

MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 17TH!

Navigating the Organic Transition: Key Decisions - Webinar
2025-04-24 16:00 - 18:00 | WI
Transitioning to organic presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. This webinar, Navigating the Organic Transition: Key Decisions for Farmers, will guide producers through critical considerations for a successful transition process, including:

Understanding and prioritizing equipment purchases

Navigating the selection of certified organic seeds, fertilizers, and pest inputs to maintain compliance and maximize yield

Implementing best practices for record keeping and documentation to meet organic certification requirements and improve farm management

Join Sam Oschwald and Kevin Mahalko for practical strategies and a discussion on how to make informed, cost-effective decisions during your organic transition. Whether you’re just starting or already in the process, this session will provide valuable guidance to support your farm’s success.

This webinar is supported through the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program, a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service National Organic Program.

Beef Marketing Workshop
2025-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Equity Livestock Bonduel, 455 N. Cecil St., Bonduel, Wisconsin, 54107, United States
Join us in the sale ring at Bonduel Equity to learn about all things related to marketing your beef. Hear from Chris Jacobs of Bonduel Equity on “Understanding Cattle Prices.” Learn about what you need to know about slaughter including how to book a slaughter date, packaging and pricing from a local butcher. Then ask questions during our speaker panel from industry experts on different ways to market your beef. Lunch is FREE and will feature Full Circle Community Farm’s meat and vegetables cooked by Grandma B’s Cafe. Followed by a farm tour and pasture walk at Full Circle Community Farm. RSVP is required!
Schedule:

10:00am – Introductions
10:30 am – Chris Jacobs: Understanding Cattle Prices
10:45 am – Roskom’s Meat: What to Know About Slaughter, Packaging, and Pricing
11:15 am – Break
11:30 am – Marketing Panel
12:30 pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Pasture Walk at Full Circle Farm

WiWic Spring Potluck
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 | LarryVille Gardens, W1349 WI-11, Burlington, Wisconsin, 53105
Wisconsin Women in Conservation is hosting a spring potluck South East Wisconsin at LarryVille Gardens in Burlington, WI. This is an opportunity for women landowners, farmers, farm workers and conservation professionals to connect around their shared interest in conservation practices and learn from one another. Brunch will be a casual potluck at a beautiful farm. Details and RSVP here!

Time and Location:

May 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

LarryVille Gardens, W1349 WI-11, Burlington, WI 53105, USA

Badger Crop Connect
2025-05-08 12:30 - 13:30 | https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/programs/badger-crop-connect/?utm_source=emma&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bcc_announcement#2025-Topics
Spring Forage Special

The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. CEUs are available by topic for each presentation.

Recordings for on-demand viewing are available on the Divison of Extension’s YouTube channel or by expanding the Recordings tab below. To receive emails about upcoming webinar topics, recorded video availability, and other training opportunities and resources, sign up below.

Webinars are held at 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays each month from April to October.

Beginning Livestock Production Online Course
2025-05-12 12:00 | WI
This is an online course. You will receive instructions for accessing the training after you checkout. The course launches May 12.

The Beginning Livestock Production course will cover the animal science and husbandry topics of nutrition, housing and facilities, health, and handling with information specific to beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, sheep, poultry, and swine. Considerations for raising multiple species will also be included. The course will help beginning livestock producers decide which livestock species fits their system and goals.

As a participant of this course, you will be able to use this information to plan for the essential facilities, supplies, and skills necessary to successfully raise livestock.

Course Contact

Sabrina Florentino, slpflore@umn.edu

Registration Assistance

ext-reg@umn.edu

For guest account/password assistance

Contact HELP@umn.edu, 612-301-4357. Let them know you are registering for a non-credit Canvas course.

Twilight Pasture Walk at Brown Dog Sheep Grazing Farm
2025-05-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Brown Dog Farm, N5293 Kennel Rd, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121, United States
Come walk the pastures with Rachel Catlett and learn more about the regenerative farming practices on their farm and how they raise their flock of sheep. Bring a dish to pass if you wish!

Registration is required. Click here to register!

WI Farm Tour: Agroforestry 101 and Plant Breeding for Agroforestry
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Canopy Farm Management – Nursery, E5219 Jones Road, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 53588
Hosted by the Savanna Institute

Welcome to the WI Farm Tour: Agroforestry 101 and Plant Breeding for Agroforestry event! Join our Breedings Operations Manager, Adam D’Angelo, for a day filled with learning and exploration.

During this event, you will have the opportunity to dive into the world of agroforestry and learn about the basics of integrating trees and shrubs into your farming practices. You will also get insights into plant breeding specifically tailored for agroforestry systems.

Whether you are a seasoned farmer looking to expand your knowledge or a beginner interested in sustainable agriculture, this event is perfect for you. Come and connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights to enhance your farming practices.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and grow in the beautiful setting of Canopy Farm Management – Nursery. We look forward to seeing you there!

Details and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wi-farm-tour-agroforestry-101-and-plant-breeding-for-agroforestry-tickets-1345728051829?aff=oddtdtcreator

From the Wisconsin to the Fox: A Golden Sands RC&D Grazing Tour
2025-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | WI
Come and tour Serenus Pastures and see how Peter has converted severely depleted cropland into lush beautiful pastures using intensive managed rotational grazing. Learn about the challenges and benefits of intensive grazing, how he determines his stocking rate, and how he sets his paddock size. In addition to cattle Peter also raises some pigs and is working on some prairie restoration. In total there is roughly 500 acres of land with a mixture of pasture, forest, hay ground, cover crops and wildlife food plots.

FREE and open to the public. No RSVP required.

Reminders:

-Bring a water bottle.

-Dress appropriately for the weather.

Bouressa Family Farm Pasture Party!
2025-05-18 15:00 - 20:00 | Bouressa Family Farm, N3775 Ritchie Rd, New London, Wisconsin, 54961
2025 pasture season kickoff party!

THIS SUNDAY! May 18th, 3:00pm – 8:00pm

FEATURING:

– Rolling Tacos Food Truck – yum!

– COW PIE BINGO!

– Face-Painting by Ali (3pm – 5pm)

– Petting Zoo – the CUTEST babies

– Hayrides and bales to climb

– Scavenger Hunt (Culver’s prize!)

– Local Vendors

– Fresh air and room to roam!

Feel free to reach out to Rachel with questions or if you’d be interested in being a vendor, volunteer, or have other ideas!

Tickets – $10/adult

(kids are free … get them out on the farm!)

Get your tickets at the farm day of or online at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/…/pasture-season-kick-off…

THANKS and see ya then!

Livestock Guard Dogs 101
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | WI
This seminar is a part of the Sustainable Farming Association Homesteading Series and will take place virtually.

For thousands of years, dogs have been strategically bred, trained and used to protect livestock on the farm and serve as a threat to predators.In this webinar of the Homesteading Series, Janet McNally of Tamarack Lamb & Wool (Hinckley, MN) will teach us all about Livestock Guardian Dogs.

Topics will include:

The value they bring to a homestead

Breed Choices and Why

How to train the dogs from pup to adult to befriend the animals and protect them

The importance of these types of dogs to have a job (and not necessarily simply serve as a pet)

Presenter Bio:Janet has been raising sheep near Hinckley, Minn. since the 1980’s, including using livestock guard dogs. Wolves arrived in the 90’s, causing her to restructure her grazing and livestock guard dog management. She currently has eight livestock guard dogs which are a blend of Central Asian, Spanish Mastiff, and Maremma.

Registration: Free. Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

Info: Mary Fischer, mary@sfa-mn.org

Twin Creeks Cattle Co and GrassWorks Pasture Walk Series
2025-05-30 08:15 - 10:30 | Twin Creeks Cattle Co, W2366 Gouda Road, Tomahawk, Wisconsin, 54487
GrassWorks is excited to partner with Twin Creeks Cattle Co to host a summer pasture walk series outside of Tomahawk, WI! Tom and Linda Daigle have owned and operated Twin Creeks Cattle Co since 2010 along with their son, Ben, and his wife, Tiffany. The farm has been in the family for over 100 years, and they have a long-established beef farm on 185 acres of well-managed pastures. The size and type of the cattle herd has varied over the years, and in 2025 they will have 20 cow calf pairs and 20 two year old steers which will are soon to be finished on spring grass. 30 yearlings will also be finished by fall. All animals are direct marketed. Join us to learn more from experienced graziers on all aspects of farming from pasture health, herd selection, and marketing methods. Each pasture walk will begin at 8:15 am with plenty of time for questions along the way.

Each pasture walk will also host a cohort of students from UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources who are attending a local summer program to receive field training in Natural Resources disciplines of forestry, wildlife, water and soil science, and fisheries. We welcome the public to join us for any of the pasture walks to learn from the Daigle family and see how their herd grows on managed pasture!

Dates:

Friday, May 30thFriday, June 6thFriday, June 20thFriday, July 18thFriday, July 25thFriday, August 8th

Start time:

8:15 am

Location:

Twin Creeks Cattle Co

W2366 Gouda Road, Tomahawk WI, 54487. Approximately 10 miles east of Tomahawk, go south on Gouda to the end of the road.

Sauk County Pasture Walk-Reisdorph Farm
2025-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Reisdorph Farm, S2258 Bundy Hollow Rd, La Valle, WI, 53941
*THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 20TH BUT WAS RESCHEDULED TO MAY 30 DUE TO WEATHER
Join us at the Reisdorph farm to discuss custom grazing. We’ll talk about how custom grazing can be a flexible option to start grazing & see how Ryan has made this enterprise work on his farm.

Multi-Species Pasture Walk at Johnson Family Pastures
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:30 | Johnson Family Pastures, 872 320th Ave, Frederic, Wisconsin, 54837
The NW Wisconsin Graziers Network, River Country RC&D and UW-Madison Extensioninvite you to a multi-species pasture walk hosted by Johnson Family Pastures LLC. The walk takes place on Saturday, May 31 from 10:00AM-12:30PM. The farm is located at 872 320th Ave, Frederic, WI 54837. This educational event will emphasize direct marketing, multi-species grazing, part-time family agriculture and silvopasture development. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Johnson Family Pastures is home to Chris and Tamara Johnson and their two children.They raise grass-fed beef, silvopastured goats, and recently raised a number of other species.The farm consists of about 160 acres of gently rolling pastures, silvopasture, and forest. Use ofboth temporary polybraid fencing and high tensile permanent fences allow for rotational grazingof small ruminants and out-wintering of beef cattle. Use of long-term farm transition strategies,cost-share programs, silvopasture development with goats, regenerative grazing, cattle handlingfacility and bale grazing will be discussed along with answering any and all questions frompasture walk participants.

An extensive and diversified direct marketing program has been developed by Tamara andChris that has included farmer markets, email lists, newsletters, website ordering, on-farmfreezer storage, and other strategies and tools to support direct sales and services for theircustomers. Come and learn all about their successful approach.

For more information, contact Chris at 920-960-4475 or Lynn Johnson 715-225-9882 at NWGraziers.

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk: Rod Ofte
2025-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Willow Creek Ranch, E5702 Spring Coulee Rd, Coon Valley, Wisconsin, 54623, United States
Special pasture walk with beef cookout dinner, free but you must register by May 23rd! Are well-managed pasture and bird-friendly habitat compatible? Guest Speaker: Ashly Steinke, Audubon Conservation Ranching and grassfed beef producer. Register at crawfordstewardship.org/events-1

Twin Creeks Cattle Co and GrassWorks Pasture Walk Series
2025-06-06 08:15 - 10:30 | Twin Creeks Cattle Co, W2366 Gouda Road, Tomahawk, Wisconsin, 54487
GrassWorks is excited to partner with Twin Creeks Cattle Co to host a summer pasture walk series outside of Tomahawk, WI! Tom and Linda Daigle have owned and operated Twin Creeks Cattle Co since 2010 along with their son, Ben, and his wife, Tiffany. The farm has been in the family for over 100 years and they have a long-established beef farm on 185 acres of well-managed pastures. The size and type of the cattle herd has varied over the years, and in 2025 they will have 20 cow calf pairs and 20 two year old steers which will are soon to be finished on spring grass. 30 yearlings will also be finished by fall. All animals are direct marketed. Join us to learn more from experienced graziers on all aspects of farming from pasture health, herd selection, and marketing methods. Each pasture walk will begin at 8:15 am with plenty of time for questions along the way.

Each pasture walk will also host a cohort of students from UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources who are attending a local summer program to receive field training in Natural Resources disciplines of forestry, wildlife, water and soil science, and fisheries. We welcome the public to join us for any of the pasture walks, learning how managed grazing can enhance the environment while also providing high quality meat and milk for consumers.

Please feel free to join in on any or all of these pasture walk events!These events are free of cost and no registration is required to attend!

Dates:

Friday, May 30thFriday, June 6thFriday, June 20thFriday, July 18thFriday, July 25thFriday, August 8th

Start time:

8:15 am

Location:

Twin Creeks Cattle Co

W2366 Gouda Road, Tomahawk WI, 54487. Approximately 10 miles east of Tomahawk, go south on Gouda to the end of the road.

From the WI to the Fox: R & S Butzin Ranch
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 | R & S Butzin Ranch, N5125 17th Bend, Wild Rose, Wisconsin, 54984, United States
Come along as Russel Butzin takes us on a walking tour of R & S Butzin Ranch. Hear about how they got started in grazing, their successes and challenges and how they use holistic grazing management to feed the soil and grow healthy cattle that feeds their family, friends, and customers.

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk: Christopher Bard
2025-06-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Christopher Bard Farm, 12241 St Hwy 27, Ferryville, Wisconsin, 54628, United States
Methods for managing micro swards in paddocks. Dealing with winter feeding areas for paddock improvement. How to reliably feed salt and minerals economically.
