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SUMMARY:Carbon\, Crops + Cows
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Professional Dairy Producers \nRegister Here \nThere’s a lot of talk about carbon and emissions these days – and now even the cows are part of the conversation. In a one-day session designed specifically for agronomists and conservationists\, we’ll take a look at who is driving all this\, and why farmers are caught in the middle. This program will help you understand your role and why farmers are deeply involved in these discussions. \nAs leaders promoting science-based\, climate-smart farming practices\, agronomists and conservationists have clients counting on them to improve their farms’ sustainability with practical\, relevant recommendations. \nThe program’s topics include: \n\nan overview of sustainability descriptions and a deeper dive into the complexities of carbon and its technical jargon\nhow to assist farmers whose consumers and up-the-chain customers expect them to adopt sustainable practices\ndiscovering insights from farmers about lessons learned on carbon emissions and sequestration\, and how analyzing their data empowers them to ask more questions and try new techniques\nexploring how the carbon models FARM-ES\, Comet and the international Cool Farm Tool operate\, and understanding the pros and cons of each\nunderstanding what developments to watch out for in the future and how to make necessary adjustments
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/carbon-crops-cows-4/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Bison Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Wisconsin Bison Producers Association \nBison Ranching for Beginners and Experienced Producers \nHave you ever thought about raising bison but don’t know how to get started? The Wisconsin Bison Producers Association (WBPA) is hosting a one-day conference for interested producers on August 3\, 2024\, W1930 Trout Ave.\, Rib Lake\, Wisconsin.  \n \n\nCompeer Financial will talk about financing a new operation. \nGallagher Fencing will demonstrate fencing techniques. \nUSDA-NRCS will discuss funding programs available to new farmers/ranchers\nGolden Sands Resource Conservation & Development Council\, Inc.\, a USDA partner twill present information about sustainable agriculture through grazing. \nSean Graese\, will share his family’s story of growing from a small operation to one of the country’s largest integrated bison ranches. \nBison producers will be on hand to share their experiences and answer questions about raising this magnificent animal\, our national mammal.\n\nRegistration is free. A delicious bison lunch will be served ($10/person\, kids under 8 are free). \nRegistration is required. For more information and to register go to https://wisconsinbison.com or call or email Rebecca Ries at 920-923-2028 bluestembison@gmail.com
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/wisconsin-bison-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:GrassWorks Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by GrassWorks \nRegister Here \nJoin GrassWorks for a day filled with food\, music\, and community!  \nThis year’s GrassWorks Annual Picnic will be at Drew Carlson’s beautiful Farmstead. Drew started managed grazing 4 years ago and his soils are getting better every year. Learn from Drew’s journey and walk his pastures to hear about the farmstead’s history and the unique challenges he faces\, including revitalizing sandy\, degraded soils. Experts in grazing for grassland bird habitat and silvopasture will join us to share their expertise. We look forward to seeing you there. \n11am – Greeting \n11:30am – Interactive Pasture Walk– Drew speaks on starting up a grazing system and working with degraded soils– Guest speaker on silvopasture practices \n12:30pm – Picnic Lunch! \n1:15-1:45pm – GrassWorks News and Short Presenations– Ashley Steinke\, Audubon Grassland Ecologist shares on grazing for grassland bird habitat– Chuck Anderas\, Michael Fields Institute Associate Policy Director talks about how to engage with grazing advocacy– Josh Miner\, Wisconsin Meadows Business to Consumer (B2C) Manager2pm-4pm – Entertainment \nRegister Here
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/grassworks-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Kernza Soil Health Field Evening
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Glacierland RC&D and Cedar Creek Farmers \nRegister Here \nJoin us at Ross Bishop’s farm to see his 5 year established Kernza perennial crop. \nGuest speakers: Erica Schoenberger and Dr. Valentin Picasso Risso of UW Madison as well as Dr. Nicole Tautges of Michael Fields Agricultural Institute\, will discuss this new crop\, and its current and future economy in Wisconsin. Jamie Patton of NRCS will be down in a soil pit to demonstrate the soil heatlh benefits of this new perennial crop. Ross Bishop will demonstrate how he combines this unique crop.  \n* FREE Kernza beer and snacks provided\, along with a light dinner
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/kernza-soil-health-field-evening/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk w/ Don Boland: Maximizing Milk Income and Pasture Quality in Spring Flush
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Great River Graziers \nDon Boland(608) 734-3570 \nAttempting to maximize milk income and pasture quality while managing the spring flush.Guest: Jason Cavadini\, UW Grazing Outreach Specialist \nGreat River Graziers Pasture Walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-w-don-boland-maximizing-milk-income-and-pasture-quality-in-spring-flush/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk: Diversified Dairy Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Marathon County Dept of Conservation\, Planning\, and Zoning \nDiversified Dairy Grazing Pasture Walk @ GM Sandhill Farm \nTuesday August 13 6:30-8:30PM ~ N12038 Sandhill Ave\, Unity\, WI\, 54488 \nMichelle and Gary Popp graze jersey cows. They keep their calves with their dams and have diversified their product with a line of lotion made from their grass-fed milk.  \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/pasture-walk-diversified-dairy-grazing/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Life After Farming… What’s Next for You and Your Land?
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Farmland Access Hub \nRegister Here \nSession 1Session 2 is September 12th 11:30am-1pm \nAmerica’s farms have hit a critical point. Most of our food and fiber producers are over 55\, while young and beginning farmers—due to debt and insurmountable challenges around farming and farmland access—are only replacing these producers at a rate of 9%. Additionally\, the devastating and rapid loss of farmland in the U.S. to poorly planned developmental sprawl and foreign investors is pointing toward an impending food system crisis. \nThe Farmland Access Hub and Renewing the Countryside\, along with the Land Stewardship Project (LSP)\, Region Nine Development Commission\, American Farmland Trust\, and others\, are working to mitigate these issues by creating educational and networking opportunities for landowners and farmers around legacy planning and farmland transition. \nTo bring people together for learning and discussion\, the Hub is hosting two online webinars—one in August and one in September—to provide resources to farmland owners interested in transitioning their land with a positive community legacy while engaging in peer-driven problem-solving.  \nWhether you are interested in renting\, selling\, or transitioning your farm to a new owner\, the information provided during these 1-hour programs is geared to help landowners and retiring farmers identify and overcome fears and challenges as they think through the next steps for their land. \nCome to Session One with your questions\, ready to learn and gather resources. In Session Two\, landowners will dive deeper into specific challenges and scenarios with facilitated support from succession coordinators and land transfer specialists.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/life-after-farming-whats-next-for-you-and-your-land/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk w/ Kelsey Vance: New Land\, New Grazing Plan
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Great River Graziers \nKelsey Vance (608) 769-6943 \nWhat would you do? New land\, new grazing plan\, what other potentials do we see for this land? Guest: Megan Filbert\, rep from NoFence virtual fence company \nGreat River Graziers Pasture Walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-w-kelsey-vance-new-land-new-grazing-plan/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:WHA Hereford Tour
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Wisconsin Hereford Association \nKeep up to date \nTentative Schedule:Stop 1- Plum River Ranch (9:00-11:30) – Breakfast & IVF presentationStop 2- CMA Herefords (11:30 – 1:30) – Lunch & AHA UpdateStop 3- Wildcat Cattle (2:15- 4:15) – Snack & IVF presentationStop 4- Sandrock Ranch / Thousand Hills Polled Herefords (4:45-Done) – Dinner & Carcass type presentation
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/wha-hereford-tour/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Stockmanship & Stewardship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This will be an action-packed two days featuring a variety of topics from cattle health and well-being to pasture management and land stewardship\, complemented by low-stress cattle handling demonstrations.  \nProducers can engage with esteemed cattle producers who have been recognized for their land stewardship efforts at the regional and national levels as they participate in an interactive panel\, offering insights into their approaches to raising beef cattle while enriching their land. A tour of the nearby University of Wisconsin Lancaster Ag Research Station will showcase the work done there with a focus on soil conservation and grazing projects.  \nExtension specialists and educators from Iowa State\, Illinois and Wisconsin will lead breakout sessions addressing fitness for transport\, pasture management\, hairy heel warts\, and several other topics. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/stockmanship-stewardship-workshop/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk: Integrating Trees and Livestock
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Sauk County \nRegister Here or call 608-390-2756 to register \nIn partnership with the Savanna Institute & American Farmland Trust\, this pasture walk is focused on the integration of trees into pastured livestock systems for shade\, additional forage\, ecological restoration\, soil health\, and enhanced economic opportunities. Lunch to be provided\, registration required. \nSauk County Pasture Walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-integrating-trees-and-livestock/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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