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SUMMARY:Top Tier Beef Nutrition through Forage Quality
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Marathon County Dept of Conservation\, Planning\, and Zoning \nTop Tier Beef Nutrition through Forage Quality @ Corner Stone Farm \nTuesday\, September 3rd\, 6-8PM ~ 224700 Co Rd B\, Marathon\, WI\, 54448 \nZach Sawall is a dairy nutritionist and a beef grazier. He will share tips on forage quality. \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/top-tier-beef-nutrition-through-forage-quality/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk w/ the Haugens: Transition from Dairy to Beef
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Great River Graziers \nOlaf\, Bonnie\, & Vance Haugen(507) 459-0495 \nTransitioning from dairy to beef. \nGreat River Graziers Pasture Walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-w-the-haugens-transition-from-dairy-to-beef/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240912T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240912T180000
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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 2 \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-2/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T180000
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk: Warm VS Cool Season Forage: a Comparison of Quality\, Quantity\, and Pollinator Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Glacierland RC&DRegister Here \nWarm vs Cool Season Forage: A Comparison of Quality\, Quantity\, and Pollinator Habitat \nGuest Speakers Ryan Heinen\, Farmer and Micah Kloppenburg\, Xerces Society Detailed discussion for mid to advanced graziers contemplating adding warm season grasses to their pastures. \nRyan and Micah will be sharing general observations they’ve made throughout their two year assessment of cool season vs warm season pasture forage quality\, quantity and pollinator habitat. \nFlyer
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-warm-vs-cool-season-forage-a-comparison-of-quality-quantity-and-pollinator-habitat/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240919T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240920T000000
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk with Roman Miller: Total Grazing Method
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Sauk County \nLearn about the Total Grazing method of managing pastures that can significantly increase forage and consequently\, the stocking rate of your pastures. Roman has been experimenting with this method over the past two seasons. His pastures continued to produce an abundance of forage during the drought we had during the 2023 growing season. Come and learn from Roman’s experiences. \nSauk County Pasture Walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-with-roman-miller-total-grazing-method/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240920T150000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health & Land Protection Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Golden Sands RC&D \nRSVP to Kristin McAdow at (715) 343-6215 ext. 715 or grazing@goldensandsrcd.org by Sept 13th \nJoin us at Hyggelig Farm for a hands-on biochar building demonstration led by FoxRAP. Golden Sands RC&D will lead a discussion on prairie restoration and utilizing grazing as a prairie management tool. American Farmland Trust and Green Lake Conservancy will share information on conservation easements. ​​ \nSnacks/refreshments provided. Please bring your own chair or blanket.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/soil-health-land-protection-field-day/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T150000
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SUMMARY:Dairy Heifer Training and Field Day
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nSeptember 241:00 pm to 5:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Shawano County Park – Indoor Pavilion \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\nIntro – What is the value proposition of dairy heifer grazing?: \n\n\n\n– Building the case for heifer grazing: economic and ecological outcomes (GL 2.0 modeling) \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Adam Abel\, NRCS and Sarah Lloyd\, UW-Madison \n\n\n\nAnimal Performance and Production: \n\n\n\n– Ongoing UW and USDA research \n\n\n\n– Summary of conversations with dairy nutritionists \n\n\n\nSpeakers: David Jamarillo\, Matt Akins \n\n\n\nHeifer Compass (and Grazescape) –  (Intro and working in small groups) \n\n\n\nSeptember 2510:00 am to 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nTOUR two innovative farms and learn about what they’re doing  \n\n\n\nStop 1 – Tauchen’s Heifer Grazing Operation \n\n\n\n15 Years of Experience – Long term success \n\n\n\nW4576 CTH-BE  Bonduel\, WI 54107 \n\n\n\nStop 2 – Brown Star Farm’s Heifer Grazing Operation \n\n\n\nNew Grazier – Incorporating Covers/Annuals \n\n\n\n10188-10198 Balcom Lake Rd.  Gillett\, WI 54124Topics to be covered during the Field Day:– Comparison between a newly established operation and another that’s been operating for 2 decades– Incorporating managed grazing into your operation – management and planning considerations– Grazing cover crops and summer annuals– Options for late season grazing– Incorporating managed grazing into your operation– Looking at and managing BOTH long-term\, established\, perennial pasture and newly established pasture– Farmer discussion on heifer health\, and profitability– One-on-one farmer interactions and why they’re grazing!Farmer testimonials!: \n\n\n\n“I’m getting my heifers out on managed pasture for the first time this summer. I’ve been thinking a lot about how it would work for my farm. When I heard about how well heifers on grass perform into 1st lactation\, that’s what tipped the scales for me. I worked with a grazing planner\, establish the pastures this spring on some row crop ground and contracted with the fencing company!” – Central Wisconsin dairy farmer \n\n\n\nHOTEL/LODGING Information: \n\n\n\nThere are a few hotels in Shawano.  The Quality Inn and Suites is mid-priced\, has rooms available\, and offers a free breakfast.  website for booking
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/2908/
LOCATION:Shawano County Park – Indoor Pavillion\, Lake Drive\, Shawano\, Wisconsin\, 54166\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk with Silas Dudgeon: Financial Review of Cow/Calf Operation
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Great River Graziers \nSilas Dudgeon (608) 306-2156 \nFinancial review of 100+ cow/calf operation on pasture. Guest: Bill Halfman\, UW Madison Extension Beef Specialist \n19663 Stove Rd\, Eastman. From Seneca:Short Cut Road\, at bottom of hill turn right on Stove Rd \nGreat River Graziers Pasture Walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-with-silas-dudgeon-financial-review-of-cow-calf-operation/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Lancaster School of Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \n\n\n\nAbout The Event \n\n\n\nGrassWorks is bringing back the popular Wisconsin Grazing Schools for the first time in over 10 years! We’re updating the schools to tackle modern grazing opportunities and challenges. These two-day\, intensive workshops will provide opportunities for in-depth discussions\, field exercises\, and reference materials that cover both livestock and agroecological topics related to grazing. \n\n\n\nWisconsin School of Grazing Opportunities \n\n\n\nThe Marshfield Agricultural Research Station School has passed. \n\n\n\nLancaster Agricultural Research StationSeptember 27th and 28th\, 20247396 WI-35 & 81\, Lancaster\, WI 53813 \n\n\n\nThe Schools of Managed Grazing will enhance your managed grazing skills and knowledge. The schools combine interactive classroom sessions with hands-on field experiences\, led by managed grazing experts. Attendees will gain valuable insights and tools to plan and improve their grazing operations\, with a special focus empowering you to implement what you learn as soon as you get home. \n\n\n\nTopics Include: \n\n\n\n\nPrinciples of Managed Grazing\n\n\n\nSoil health and pasture productivity\n\n\n\nGraziers Math\n\n\n\nSetting up a paddock for Ag Research Station herd!\n\n\n\nFencing\, watering\, and equipment demonstrations\n\n\n\nFunding opportunities\n\n\n\nAnimal genetics and herd health\n\n\n\nEstablishing and Renovating pastures\n\n\n\nPlanning your own system\n\n\n\nAnd More!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/lancaster-school-of-grazing/
LOCATION:Lancaster Ag Research Station\, Wisconsin 35\, Bloomington\, Wisconsin\, 53804\, United States
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