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SUMMARY:After the Farm: Meat Processing Training for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Marbleseed and GrassWorks \nRegister Here \nAfter the Farm: Meat Processing Training for Farmers\nTuesday\, October 1\, 2024 |  8:00 AM CDT – 4:00 PM CDT |  Free \nUW Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery Building\n\nThis one-day workshop will offer farmer participants a look at the next steps of the meat supply chain after the animal leaves the farm. Starting off with a tour of the state-of-the-art University of Wisconsin Meat Lab\, the workshop will include a carcass breakdown demonstration of beef\, hogs and small ruminants and presentations on what wholesale buyers\, chefs and consumers are looking for when they shop for meat. Chef Jack Kaestner will demonstrate preparation and cooking with local meats with the opportunity to sample the results for lunch.  \nIf you have further questions please reach out to LFPA Specialist\, Sara Mooney – sara.mooney@marbleseed.org – (715) 309-5918 x 716 \nPre-Workshop SocialSep 30th\, 2024 5pm – 8pm \nBest Western Plus Inntowner2424 University AveMadison\, WI \nJoin us for an evening social and discussion exploring livestock producer experiences related to the processing and marketing of your products. We will enjoy food and drink and learn from each other about the processing related challenges and limitations our farms encounter and explore possible paths to solutions. Share your perspectives on the availability and quality of meat processing capacity in Wisconsin. \nThis gathering is part of a USDA funded project led by Marbleseed.  The project is working to identify opportunities to maintain\, expand and improve meat processing capacity and options for producers in Wisconsin.  \nThis is a free event for producers who wish to participate.  \nOvernight accommodations available at the Best Western Inntowner at the reduced rate of $131. Rooms must be booked on your own at (608) 233-8778 or https://shorturl.at/CFyyk under room block “Meat Processing Workshop”. Book by Sep 17th. 
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/after-the-farm-meat-processing-training-for-farmers/
LOCATION:UW Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery Building\, Observatory Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter Prep for Multi-Species @ Morning Star Meadow Family Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Marathon County Dept of Conservation\, Planning\, and Zoning \nSaturday\, October 5th\, 10AM-12PM ~ 162042 Townline Road\, Wausau\, WI\, 54403 \nJean Block will share how to prep for winter on a multi-species grazing operation. \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/winter-prep-for-multi-species-morning-star-meadow-family-farm/
LOCATION:162042 Townline Rd\, Townline Road\, Wausau\, Wisconsin\, 54403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk with Matt Dalhberg: Improving Paddock Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Great River Graziers \nMatt Dahlberg(608) 412-0109 \nImproving paddock productivity for maximum performance of replacement heifers. \nGreat River Graziers Pasture Walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-with-matt-dalhberg-improving-paddock-productivity/
LOCATION:54500 Snyder Rd\, Snyder Road\, Gays Mills\, Wisconsin\, 54631\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk with Roger Bindl: Extend Grazing Season with Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Sauk County \nLearn how to use cover crops to extend your grazing season. Winter feeding is the #1 expense for raising livestock\, reducing winter feeding days by using cover crops is a practical way of lowering this expense. \nSauk County Pasture Walks
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-with-roger-bindl-extend-grazing-season-with-cover-crops/
LOCATION:S10620 Weidner Rd\, Weidner Road\, Spring Green\, Wisconsin\, 53588\, United States
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SUMMARY:FEED Summit
DESCRIPTION:What is the FEED Initiative? \n\n\n\nThe University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Division of Extension\, Community Food Systems Program’s Food Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (FEED) Initiative is a statewide program that promotes food entrepreneurship training and network development for value-added producers and individuals facing structural barriers to food entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\nWhat is the FEED Summit?\n\n\n\nTaking place on October 28-29 in Milwaukee\, WI\, and the FEED Summit is a collaboration between business support organizations across Wisconsin to foster supportive learning opportunities for early-stage food and farming entrepreneurs. The FEED Summit is a two day event\, held in-person\, and full of learning\, networking\, and marketing opportunities for Wisconsin food and farming entrepreneurs. The schedule includes a keynote address\, 24 break-out sessions\, 8 networking sessions\, legal office hours\, business consulting\, exhibition hall sessions\, amazing local food\, and local food tours.     \n\n\n\nFEED Summit is the only statewide conference in Wisconsin for early-stage Food and Farming Businesses.The FEED Summit is on October 28-29\, 2024\, at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (325 W Walnut St\, Milwaukee\, WI 53212).\n\n\n\nJoin us for business workshops\, networking sessions\, great local food\, and field trips to Milwaukee food businesses!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/2951/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Youth Arts Center\, West Walnut Street 325\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53212\, United States
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