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SUMMARY:Setting Up a Multi-Species Grazing Operation
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Practical Farmers of Iowa \nRegister Here \nMichael and Courtney Gutschenritter\, along with their three small children\, own and operate Three Brothers Farm in Oconomowoc\, Wisconsin. The 100-acre farm is a conservation-focused\, planted entirely in perennials. The Gutschenritters produce pasture-raised eggs from 2\,800 laying hens; grass-fed lamb; wool blankets and sheepskins from their flock of 120 Shetland sheep; and custom-graze 25 of their neighbor’s bred dairy heifers. They sell their eggs in local grocery stores and direct-market their lamb and wool products. \nThey also make and sell innovative farm manuals\, including their sliding fence system for their chickens\, which allows them to move their coops and electric netting without handling. Join Michael and Courtney to learn how they bring a conservation mindset to establishing\, managing and marketing their multi-species grazing operation. \nMeal\nA meal will follow the field day. \nSee & Discuss\n\nBuilding innovative\, beginner-friendly fencing\nPlanning ways to add wildlife habitat into a grazing operation\nFinancial planning and value-added products\nCreating a multi-species grazing operation
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/setting-up-a-multi-species-grazing-operation/
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk at Hahnalulu Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Golden Sands RC&DnnJoin us at Hahnalulu Ventures to hear about how to incorporate annuals into your grazing rotation. Learn about the different annuals and their benefits. Talk with a Byron Seed Representative on how they can help you choose the annuals that best fit your operation.nnMeet your local County Land & Water Conservation Department and NRCS staff to find out about available resources. nnConnect with a Grazing Specialist about assistance and resources.nnRSVP by July 12th to grazing@goldensandsrcd.org or 715-343-6215 x 709nnStay up to date at https://www.goldensandsrcd.org/pasture-walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-at-hahnalulu-ventures/
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SUMMARY:Hobby Farm Homesteading Tour at the Thelen Family Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Glacierland RC&D \nRegister Here \nSee regenerative agriculture on a small scale through a tour of the Thelen Family Farm\, a small-scale farm raising organically-fed pigs and chickens on rotated\, fresh pastures. Visit with local producers and learn how this family farm is beginning its regenerative journey. \nRefreshments will be served. \nFlyer
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/hobby-farm-homesteading-tour-at-the-thelen-family-farm/
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SUMMARY:Dairy Heifer Grazing at Marshfield Ag Research Station
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Marathon County \nLearn how dairy heifer grazing can reduce costs and exceed performance standards. \nContact Brooke Bembeneck with questions at (715) 370-9651 or Brooke.Bembeneck@co.marathon.wi.us. \nAll pasture walks are free and family-friendly. \nWater\, milk\, and cookies available! \nCheck out the Marathon County Clover Belt Grazing Community Facebook page for event info as the dates get closer.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/dairy-heifer-grazing-at-marshfield-ag-research-station/
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Efficiencies for Scaled Dairy Grazing
DESCRIPTION:This field day is a collaboration between the Klessig family\, Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship\, the Wallace Center at Winrock International\, GrassWorks\, Glacierland RC&D\, Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership\, and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.  \nLunch provided (including grass-fed burgers) \nPre-register here! https://tinyurl.com/SaxonHomestead  \nJoin us for a FREE workshop in partnership with Saxon Homestead Farm! \nDUE TO THE POTENTIAL SPREAD OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA\, THIS EVENT IS BEING MOVED TO AN OFF-FARM LOCATION.  \nHosted at: Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center \n7001 Gass Lake Road  \nManitowoc\, WI 54220 \n(Town of Newton) \nThursday July 18th\, 11am-2pmLunch provided (including grass-fed burgers) \nEconomic pressures in the dairy sector make optimizing scale and providing options to farmers essential\, including for graziers. This workshop will focus on infrastructure\, management\, and technology to increase efficiency when running a larger dairy herd on pasture. The Klessigs graze over 600 cows using both managed grazing and feeding a TMR; They milk in a 24-unit swing parlor.  \nThis workshop is a collaboration between the Klessig family\, Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship\, the Wallace Center at Winrock International\, GrassWorks\, Glacierland RC&D\, Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership. Funding support comes from Great Lakes Protection Fund\, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation\, and GrassWorks.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/workshop-efficiencies-for-scaled-dairy-grazing/
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk: New Pasture Establishment and Pollinator Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Glacierland RC&DRegister HereA comparison of hayfields\, newly renovated pasture\, CRP land\, and pollinator habitat.Hannah Miller\, farmer\, will share her experience in starting her new sheep operation. Micah Kloppenburg\, Xerces Society\, will discuss pasture forage quality\, quantity\, and pollinator habitat. \nFlyer
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-new-pasture-establishment-and-pollinator-habitat/
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk with Drew Roger: Accurately Estimating Dry Matter
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Great River Graziers \nDrew Roger(608) 606-3814 \nAccurately estimating dry matter production on paddocks for dairy cattle. Guest: Altfrid Krusenbaum. \nGreat River Graziers Pasture Walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-with-drew-roger-accurately-estimating-dry-matter/
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk at Anathoth Community Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Northwest Wisconsin Graziers Network \n7/20 Mike Mile & Barb Kass E. Luck at Anathoth Community Farm. \nSee website
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-at-anathoth-community-farm/
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk with Mike Hoppenjan
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Sauk County \nWhat does a herd of 250 stocker cattle look like on a pasture? Come to this pasture walk and see for yourself. Cattle handling\, vaccination protocols\, and watering 250 head at one time will be discussed. \nCattle insurance will also be a topic of discussion. \nSauk County Pasture Walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-with-mike-hoppenjan/
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