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SUMMARY:Beef Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the sale ring at Bonduel Equity to learn about all things related to marketing your beef. Hear from Chris Jacobs of Bonduel Equity on “Understanding Cattle Prices.” Learn about what you need to know about slaughter including how to book a slaughter date\, packaging and pricing from a local butcher. Then ask questions during our speaker panel from industry experts on different ways to market your beef. Lunch is FREE and will feature Full Circle Community Farm’s meat and vegetables cooked by Grandma B’s Cafe. Followed by a farm tour and pasture walk at Full Circle Community Farm. RSVP is required! \nSchedule: \n\n10:00am – Introductions\n10:30 am – Chris Jacobs: Understanding Cattle Prices\n10:45 am – Roskom’s Meat: What to Know About Slaughter\, Packaging\, and Pricing\n11:15 am – Break\n11:30 am – Marketing Panel\n12:30 pm – Lunch\n1:30pm – Pasture Walk at Full Circle Farm
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/beef-marketing-workshop/
LOCATION:Equity Livestock Bonduel\, 455 N. Cecil St.\, Bonduel\, Wisconsin\, 54107\, United States
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SUMMARY:WiWic Spring Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Women in Conservation is hosting a spring potluck South East Wisconsin at LarryVille Gardens in Burlington\, WI. This is an opportunity for women landowners\, farmers\, farm workers and conservation professionals to connect around their shared interest in conservation practices and learn from one another. Brunch will be a casual potluck at a beautiful farm. Details and RSVP here! \n\n\n\nTime and Location: \n\n\n\nMay 03\, 2025\, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \n\n\n\nLarryVille Gardens\, W1349 WI-11\, Burlington\, WI 53105\, USA
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/wiwic-spring-potluck/
LOCATION:LarryVille Gardens\, W1349 WI-11\, Burlington\, Wisconsin\, 53105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T123000
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SUMMARY:Badger Crop Connect
DESCRIPTION:Spring Forage Special \n\n\n\nThe Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists\, crop consultants\, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. CEUs are available by topic for each presentation. \n\n\n\nRecordings for on-demand viewing are available on the Divison of Extension’s YouTube channel or by expanding the Recordings tab below. To receive emails about upcoming webinar topics\, recorded video availability\, and other training opportunities and resources\, sign up below. \n\n\n\nWebinars are held at 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays each month from April to October.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/badger-crop-connect/
LOCATION:https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/programs/badger-crop-connect/?utm_source=emma&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bcc_announcement#2025-Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T120000
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SUMMARY:Beginning Livestock Production Online Course
DESCRIPTION:This is an online course. You will receive instructions for accessing the training after you checkout. The course launches May 12. \n\n\n\nThe Beginning Livestock Production course will cover the animal science and husbandry topics of nutrition\, housing and facilities\, health\, and handling with information specific to beef cattle\, dairy cattle\, goats\, sheep\, poultry\, and swine. Considerations for raising multiple species will also be included. The course will help beginning livestock producers decide which livestock species fits their system and goals. \n\n\n\nAs a participant of this course\, you will be able to use this information to plan for the essential facilities\, supplies\, and skills necessary to successfully raise livestock. \n\n\n\nCourse Contact \n\n\n\nSabrina Florentino\, slpflore@umn.edu \n\n\n\nRegistration Assistance \n\n\n\next-reg@umn.edu  \n\n\n\nFor guest account/password assistance\n\n\n\nContact HELP@umn.edu\, 612-301-4357. Let them know you are registering for a non-credit Canvas course.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/beginning-livestock-production-online-course/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T193000
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SUMMARY:Twilight Pasture Walk at Brown Dog Sheep Grazing Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come walk the pastures with Rachel Catlett and learn more about the regenerative farming practices on their farm and how they raise their flock of sheep. Bring a dish to pass if you wish! \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Click here to register!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-brown-dog/
LOCATION:Brown Dog Farm\, N5293 Kennel Rd\, Elkhorn\, Wisconsin\, 53121\, United States
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SUMMARY:WI Farm Tour: Agroforestry 101 and Plant Breeding for Agroforestry
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Savanna Institute \n\n\n\nWelcome to the WI Farm Tour: Agroforestry 101 and Plant Breeding for Agroforestry event! Join our Breedings Operations Manager\, Adam D’Angelo\, for a day filled with learning and exploration. \n\n\n\nDuring this event\, you will have the opportunity to dive into the world of agroforestry and learn about the basics of integrating trees and shrubs into your farming practices. You will also get insights into plant breeding specifically tailored for agroforestry systems. \n\n\n\nWhether you are a seasoned farmer looking to expand your knowledge or a beginner interested in sustainable agriculture\, this event is perfect for you. Come and connect with like-minded individuals\, exchange ideas\, and gain valuable insights to enhance your farming practices. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and grow in the beautiful setting of Canopy Farm Management – Nursery. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDetails and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wi-farm-tour-agroforestry-101-and-plant-breeding-for-agroforestry-tickets-1345728051829?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/wi-farm-tour-savanna-institute-agroforestry/
LOCATION:Canopy Farm Management – Nursery\, E5219 Jones Road\, Spring Green\, Wisconsin\, 53588
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SUMMARY:From the Wisconsin to the Fox: A Golden Sands RC&D Grazing Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come and tour Serenus Pastures and see how Peter has converted severely depleted cropland into lush beautiful pastures using intensive managed rotational grazing. Learn about the challenges and benefits of intensive grazing\, how he determines his stocking rate\, and how he sets his paddock size. In addition to cattle Peter also raises some pigs and is working on some prairie restoration. In total there is roughly 500 acres of land with a mixture of pasture\, forest\, hay ground\, cover crops and wildlife food plots.\n\n\nFREE and open to the public. No RSVP required.\n\n\nReminders:\n\n-Bring a water bottle.\n\n-Dress appropriately for the weather.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/from-wisconsin-to-the-fox-a-golden-sands-rcd-grazing-tour/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T150000
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SUMMARY:Bouressa Family Farm Pasture Party!
DESCRIPTION:2025 pasture season kickoff party! \n\n\n\nTHIS SUNDAY! May 18th\, 3:00pm – 8:00pm \n\n\n\nFEATURING: \n\n\n\n– Rolling Tacos Food Truck – yum!  \n\n\n\n– COW PIE BINGO!  \n\n\n\n– Face-Painting by Ali (3pm – 5pm) \n\n\n\n– Petting Zoo – the CUTEST babies \n\n\n\n– Hayrides and bales to climb \n\n\n\n– Scavenger Hunt (Culver’s prize!) \n\n\n\n– Local Vendors \n\n\n\n– Fresh air and room to roam! \n\n\n\nFeel free to reach out to Rachel with questions or if you’d be interested in being a vendor\, volunteer\, or have other ideas! \n\n\n\nTickets – $10/adult \n\n\n\n(kids are free … get them out on the farm!) \n\n\n\nGet your tickets at the farm day of or online at: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/…/pasture-season-kick-off… \n\n\n\nTHANKS and see ya then!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/bouressa-family-farm-pasture-party/
LOCATION:Bouressa Family Farm\, N3775 Ritchie Rd\, New London\, Wisconsin\, 54961
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T180000
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SUMMARY:Livestock Guard Dogs 101
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is a part of the Sustainable Farming Association Homesteading Series and will take place virtually. \n\n\n\nFor thousands of years\, dogs have been strategically bred\, trained and used to protect livestock on the farm and serve as a threat to predators.In this webinar of the Homesteading Series\, Janet McNally of Tamarack Lamb & Wool (Hinckley\, MN) will teach us all about Livestock Guardian Dogs. \n\n\n\nTopics will include: \n\n\n\n\nThe value they bring to a homestead\n\n\n\nBreed Choices and Why\n\n\n\nHow to train the dogs from pup to adult to befriend the animals and protect them\n\n\n\nThe importance of these types of dogs to have a job (and not necessarily simply serve as a pet)\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio:Janet has been raising sheep near Hinckley\, Minn. since the 1980’s\, including using livestock guard dogs. Wolves arrived in the 90’s\, causing her to restructure her grazing and livestock guard dog management. She currently has eight livestock guard dogs which are a blend of Central Asian\, Spanish Mastiff\, and Maremma. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Free. Registration required to receive the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nInfo: Mary Fischer\, mary@sfa-mn.org
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/livestock-guard-dogs-101/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T081500
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SUMMARY:Twin Creeks Cattle Co and GrassWorks Pasture Walk Series
DESCRIPTION:GrassWorks is excited to partner with Twin Creeks Cattle Co to host a summer pasture walk series outside of Tomahawk\, WI! Tom and Linda Daigle have owned and operated Twin Creeks Cattle Co since 2010 along with their son\, Ben\, and his wife\, Tiffany. The farm has been in the family for over 100 years\, and they have a long-established beef farm on 185 acres of well-managed pastures. The size and type of the cattle herd has varied over the years\, and in 2025 they will have 20 cow calf pairs and 20 two year old steers which will are soon to be finished on spring grass. 30 yearlings will also be finished by fall. All animals are direct marketed. Join us to learn more from experienced graziers on all aspects of farming from pasture health\, herd selection\, and marketing methods. Each pasture walk will begin at 8:15 am with plenty of time for questions along the way.  \n\n\n\nEach pasture walk will also host a cohort of students from UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources who are attending a local summer program to receive field training in Natural Resources disciplines of forestry\, wildlife\, water and soil science\, and fisheries. We welcome the public to join us for any of the pasture walks to learn from the Daigle family and see how their herd grows on managed pasture! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDates: \n\n\n\nFriday\, May 30thFriday\, June 6thFriday\, June 20thFriday\, July 18thFriday\, July 25thFriday\, August 8th \n\n\n\nStart time: \n\n\n\n8:15 am \n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nTwin Creeks Cattle Co \n\n\n\nW2366 Gouda Road\, Tomahawk WI\, 54487. Approximately 10 miles east of Tomahawk\, go south on Gouda to the end of the road.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/twin-creeks-cattle-co-and-grassworks-pasture-walk-series/
LOCATION:Twin Creeks Cattle Co\, W2366 Gouda Road\, Tomahawk\, Wisconsin\, 54487
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SUMMARY:Sauk County Pasture Walk-Reisdorph Farm
DESCRIPTION:*THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 20TH BUT WAS RESCHEDULED TO MAY 30 DUE TO WEATHER \nJoin us at the Reisdorph farm to discuss custom grazing. We’ll talk about how custom grazing can be a flexible option to start grazing & see how Ryan has made this enterprise work on his farm.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/pasture-walk-reisdorph/
LOCATION:Reisdorph Farm\, S2258 Bundy Hollow Rd\, La Valle\, WI\, 53941
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SUMMARY:Multi-Species Pasture Walk at Johnson Family Pastures
DESCRIPTION:The NW Wisconsin Graziers Network\, River Country RC&D and UW-Madison Extensioninvite you to a multi-species pasture walk hosted by Johnson Family Pastures LLC. The walk takes place on Saturday\, May 31 from 10:00AM-12:30PM. The farm is located at 872 320th Ave\, Frederic\, WI 54837. This educational event will emphasize direct marketing\, multi-species grazing\, part-time family agriculture and silvopasture development. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.  \n\n\n\nJohnson Family Pastures is home to Chris and Tamara Johnson and their two children.They raise grass-fed beef\, silvopastured goats\, and recently raised a number of other species.The farm consists of about 160 acres of gently rolling pastures\, silvopasture\, and forest. Use ofboth temporary polybraid fencing and high tensile permanent fences allow for rotational grazingof small ruminants and out-wintering of beef cattle. Use of long-term farm transition strategies\,cost-share programs\, silvopasture development with goats\, regenerative grazing\, cattle handlingfacility and bale grazing will be discussed along with answering any and all questions frompasture walk participants. \n\n\n\nAn extensive and diversified direct marketing program has been developed by Tamara andChris that has included farmer markets\, email lists\, newsletters\, website ordering\, on-farmfreezer storage\, and other strategies and tools to support direct sales and services for theircustomers. Come and learn all about their successful approach. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Chris at 920-960-4475 or Lynn Johnson 715-225-9882 at NWGraziers.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/multi-species-pasture-walk-at-johnson-family-pastures/
LOCATION:Johnson Family Pastures\, 872 320th Ave\, Frederic\, Wisconsin\, 54837
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