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SUMMARY:Agroforestry and Silvopasture Training for Agency and Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by GrassWorks G-Team and Savanna Institute \nRegister HERE!10 am to 12 pm – Tour of North Farm – Savanna Institute Demo FarmE6856 WI-60 Trunk\, Spring Green\, WI 53588Agroforestry and Silvopasture training for agency and professionals.Tour to be led by Meg & Erik & Lucas of Savanna Institute \n12:30 to 2:30pm – Elderflower Retreat Center (15 min drive)6511 Hillside School Rd\, Spring Green\, WI 53588Lunch – delicious lunch catered by Savanna Institute – $18/lunch ticketDiscuss North Farm set up and if that system could work for our clientsTour Silvopasture by removal on siteDiscuss NRCS contracting questions for silvopasture \nLunch catered by Wander Provisions and sourced from local and grass-based farmers!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/agroforestry-and-silvopasture-training-for-agency-and-professionals/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Whetstone Farm and Cultivating the Commons
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by River Country RC&D and River Country Grazing Network \nCome tour a collaboratively run grazing operation (alongside vegetable and seed production). \nThese farms collaboratively manage 176 acres with rotationally grazed livestock and have completed EQIP programs as well as working with Polk County Land and Water. \nTogether they were able to improve their livestock operations to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat. Whetstone Farm manages a flock of crossbred sheep (200+ head) and a small herd of Galloway cattle (18 head). \n \nThere will be a soil health discussion led by UW-Madison Extension crops specialist on challenges of converting cropland to perennial forage production. \nThis educational event will include multi-enterprises\, grazing planning\, direct marketing\, multi-species grazing\, winter bale grazing\, CSA and vegetable seed production\, and a soil health discussion. Sponsored by Northwest Graziers\, River Country RCD and UW-Madison Extension. \nFlyer
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/whetstone-farm-and-cultivating-the-commons/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Field Day: Bouressa Farm Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by River Alliance of Wisconsin \nRegister Here \nFood\, music\, fun on the farm. We’ve got that planned for a field day on June 23. \nCome to the Bouressa Family Farm to learn about how regenerative agriculture can protect water. This is a family-friendly\, fun\, and educational event to learn about regenerative agriculture and how to get involved in supporting a sustainable farm future. \nTickets for adults are $20 (or pay what you can) and kids are free. Food is included in the ticket price\, along with a bluegrass show\, farm tour\, hay rides\, raffles\, screen printing and more. \nBONUS – Those who register are entered to win a Happy Camper prize pack from Fontana Sports or a freezer box from Sitka Seafood Market. \nThe River Alliance crew hopes you can come and see regenerative agriculture in action. Kids are welcome and may leave inspired by seeing earth-friendly farming up close.  \nQuestions? Contact Mike Tiboris at mtiboris@wisconsinrivers.org \nWant to volunteer? We could use helpers with set up\, clean up\, and even direct folks from the parking area. If you want to help with the event\, contact Mike at mtiboris@wisconsinrivers.org.  \nThis event is brought to you by River Alliance of Wisconsin and Bouressa Family Farm. Groups that will share information about regenerative farming include Savanna Institute\, GrassWorks 2.0\, the Sand County Foundation and the National Resources Conservation Service.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/field-day-bouressa-farm-gathering/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk with Christopher Baird: Farm Financial Overview
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Great River Graziers \nFarm financial overview of a 50 cow Jersey dairy. \nGreat River Graziers Pasture Walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-with-christopher-baird-farm-financial-overview/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Meeting Market Opportunities and Farm to Food Access Needs: Marketing Cattle\, Sheep and Goat
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Wisconsin Local Food with Abdullah Hussaini of Equity Livestock \nAre you a cattle\, sheet\, or goat farmer looking for new markets? \nThis WILFPA Program webinar will share on strategies to keep WI meat producers competitive while increasing wholesale capacity in a changing landscape\, by engaging both ethnic and commercial livestock markets to feed Wisconsin communities. \nRegister at: \nwilocalfood.org/events/meat-marketing
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/meeting-market-opportunities-and-farm-to-food-access-needs-marketing-cattle-sheep-and-goat/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Field Day: Starting a Commercial Sheep Farm from Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Sand County Foundation \nRegister Here \nJeremie Favre and Ellen Geisler began a commercial meat sheep ranch centered around managed grazing in 2022. They are eager to share their experiences with others interested in making a similar transition. \nCome learn: \n\nHow managed grazing provides excellent nutrition for productive livestock\nThe importance of the right grass-legume mix\nHow to raise prolific sheep that lamb every 8 months\n\nA rainfall simulator will also demonstrate how different field management practices impact soil erosion and water infiltration. \nThis event is free. \nPOTLUCK LUNCH – Please bring a dish to pass. Refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/field-day-starting-a-commercial-sheep-farm-from-scratch/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Wagner Family Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by River Country RC&D and River Country Grazing Network \nThis educational event will include organic dairy\, soil health\, composting\, direct marketing\, establishing an on the farm store\, silvo-pasture and exploration of farm tourism. Sponsored by River Country RCD/Grazing Network\, Eau Claire County American Recovery Plan Act and the USDA-NRCS\, under number NR195F48XXXXC008. USDA and Eau Claire County are equal opportunity providers and employers.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/wagner-family-farm/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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