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SUMMARY:2026 Sauk County Rural Landowner Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sauk County Land Resources and Environment is excited to invite you to our second annual Rural Landowner Workshop. This workshop will provide informational breakout sessions on a variety of topics related to owning rural property. Conservation agency information booths will be available to provide resources. Join us to learn more about your farmland\, recreational land\, and forestland and how you can protect and improve this valuable asset. Session information can be found here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a free event\, but space is limited. Registration is required to guarantee refreshments and lunch. Registration deadline is January 2nd. \n\n\n\nDate: January 9\, 2026 (Snow Date: January 16) \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00am – 2:30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Madison College Reedsburg Campus (300 Alexander Ave\, Reedsburg\, WI) \n\n\n\nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/g/72KFE6Twit
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/2026-sauk-county-rural-landowner-workshop/
LOCATION:Madison College Reedsburg Campus\, 300 Alexander Ave\, Reedsburg\, Wisconsin\, 53959
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SUMMARY:2026 Farm & Rural Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Join family farmers and rural advocates from across the state in advancing the policy priorities established by our grassroots membership. We know you care about the issues impacting our family farms and rural communities. Together\, our voices can help elevate these rural issues. Farm and Rural Lobby Day is free and open to all members of Wisconsin Farmers Union. Please consider joining us at the Capitol in Madison on Wednesday\, January 14th\, 2026 for Wisconsin Farmers Union Farm & Rural Lobby Day. Together\, our voices are stronger. Please invite other farmers and rural advocates from your area to join us for this free event in Madison! Click here for more info and registration!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/2026-farm-rural-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Madison Public Library – Central\, 201 W Mifflin St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53703
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SUMMARY:Nutrient Management Training for Graziers
DESCRIPTION:Join Glacierland RC&D to complete or update a Nutrient Management Plan for your farm. You must attend both sessions to complete this training. Register here today for this free training!
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/nutrient-management-training-for-graziers/
LOCATION:JEFFERSON UW-EXTENSION BUILDING\, 864 Collins Rd\, Jefferson\, Wisconsin\, 53549
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SUMMARY:River Country Winter Grazing Conference
DESCRIPTION:River Country Winter Grazing ConferenceFor the Grazier by the Grazier \n\n\n\nMeeting Agenda \n\n\n\n9:30 Coffee and Fellowship \n\n\n\n10:00 am –  Steve Okonek: Where do we start to Make Great Pastures\, soil health practices to benefit your grazing system  \n\n\n\n10:50 am – Break \n\n\n\n11:00 am – Steve Okonek: How to implement cover crops in your grazing system and Why \n\n\n\n11:30 Randy Cutler: Fencing basics and More \n\n\n\n12:00 lunch (Marth Family Farm\, Neillsville WI) \n\n\n\n1:00 Randy Cutler: Sheep management and tools needed for your grazing system \n\n\n\n1:30 Jason Benson: Goat Management and Lessons learned \n\n\n\n2:00 Ken Schmidt: Safe Animal Handling   \n\n\n\n2:30 Q and A with Steve\, Randy\, Jason and Ken \n\n\n\nMore info here!Register here now! Lunch & snacks included
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/river-country-winter-grazing-conference/
LOCATION:Grand Occasions Event Center\, W16181 US HWY 10\, Osseo\, Wisconsin\, 54758
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SUMMARY:G-Team Meeting: Kick-off to the Grazing Conference!
DESCRIPTION:*This event is designed for Technical Service Providers and other agriculture and conservation professionals who work with farmers on grazing. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n“Working Effectively with Producers” – Tom Shea\, National Grazing Lands Coalition \n\n\n\nNRCS Updates – Adam Abel\, State Grazing Specialist NRCS \n\n\n\nNEW Grazing Plan Writing Resource/Guide” (debut!!!) – Laura Paine\, GrassWorks \n\n\n\nGREAT OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH CONSERVATION PROFESSIONAL PEERS! \n\n\n\nThe G-Team brings together passionate technical service providers focusing on the improvement and advancement of managed grazing and perennial\, forage-based agricultural systems. For over a decade\, the G-Team has coordinated professional development workshops\, pasture walks\, and field demonstrations. These meetings and trainings are a great opportunity to learn more about advanced grazing topics and network with other grazing enthusiasts and professionals from around the state representing various agencies\, technical service providers\, and educators. \n\n\n\nRegister at https://grassworks.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F29228
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/g-team-meeting-kick-off-to-the-grazing-conference/
LOCATION:La Crosse Center\, 300 Harborview Plaza\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, 54601\, United States
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SUMMARY:GrassWorks Grazing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration is officially open for the 2026 GrassWorks Grazing Conference being held at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse\, WI! We are looking forward to an event that is easier to navigate while still providing outstanding content and networking opportunities. This year’s theme\, “Pastures to Prosperity: Building financially smart grazing systems for today’s land stewards\,” focuses on improving profitability through smart grazing and business management\, an exciting opportunity for attendees to sharpen their skills and grow their operations. The conference workshop schedule is live! Click here to find it! This year\, we have two amazing keynotes that bring together our conference theme\, Pastures to Prosperity. Keynote presentation by Melinda Sims\, Ranching for Profit instructor and co-owner of the holistically managed Sims Cattle Company in McFadden\, WY. Keynote presentation by Dwayne Estes\, Executive Director of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute and Full Professor of Biology at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville\, TN. \n\n\n\nWe will have a variety of workshops and sessions including:– Breakout sessions led by our keynote speakers                                                                                    – Economics of grazing and farm finances                                                                                            – Grazing basics – Grazing with solar panels and solar shade systems– Robotic milking systems on dairy grazing farms– Virtual fence collars for grazing cattle and small ruminants– Animal handling and livestock healthBusiness systems to run your farm like a startup– Bale grazing for small ruminants– Working with multiple farm enterprises– Farmer well being and mindset tactics– Direct marketing strategies AND SO MUCH MORE!! \n\n\n\nAre you ready to register already? As a bonus to our outstanding agenda\, this year we are excited to offer a $20 discount per membership to the conference! If you are not a member yet\, make sure to sign up for your GrassWorks membership before registering for the conference.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/grassworks-grazing-conference-2/
LOCATION:La Crosse Center\, 300 Harborview Plaza\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, 54601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farm Transition Course
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, the Land Stewardship Project will be hosting their 2026 Farm Transition Planning Course\, starting on January 27 and running through March 10.  The deadline to register is January 9. This holistic course is offered online\, and is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Each week\, attendees will be guided through the planning process by resource professionals\, experienced landowners\, and LSP staff\, with time allocated for your direct questions. \n\n\n\nThe Farm Transition Planning Course can play a key role in developing your farm’s future. Whether you need to plan for the next generation of farmers on your land or simply begin the conversation about the next steps with your family\, this course will help guide you through the process. \n\n\n\nThe registration deadline for the 2026 course is Friday\, January 9\, with the first day of the course on Tuesday\, January 27. LSP only offers this course once per year and class size is limited\, so sign-up now! \n\n\n\n2026 Farm Transition Planning Course \n\n\n\nWHEN: Tuesdays from January 27 to March 10TIME:  5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. WHERE: OnlineWHAT: The focus will be on values and vision\, financial and legal considerations\, options for farm transitions\, resources to guide the planning process\, and communication tools. COST: $250 per farm family
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/farm-transition-course/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Illinois
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SUMMARY:School for Beginning Beef Production
DESCRIPTION:Maybe you are new to beef production or perhaps you are a dairy producer thinking about adding or transitioning to beef production. If so\, join the School for Beginning Beef Production. \n\n\n\n\nJan 27:  Business of beef: what are your options?\n\n\n\nJan 29:  Setting goals and marketing\n\n\n\nFeb 3:    Perennial forage management and cow-calf nutrition\n\n\n\nFeb 5:    Veterinary\, biosecurity\, and recordkeeping skills\n\n\n\nFeb 10:   Herd reproduction to build your future\n\n\n\nFeb 12:   Annual forage management and intro to stocker\, backgrounder\, finishing enterprises\n\n\n\n\nEach session will be held online via ZOOM from 7 – 8.30 pm (Central). \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about beef production at no cost! \n\n\n\nParticipants will receive additional resources. Course registration closes on Jan 26! \n\n\n\nRegister Here: https://eventreg.wisc.edu/en/5f4YRxR7/g/extension/uw-extension-school-for-beginning-beef-production-2026-5a2TQr1B8Mf/overview
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/school-for-beginning-beef-production/
LOCATION:Illinois
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SUMMARY:Registration Deadline! Farmer Appreciation Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Farmer Appreciation Lunch\n\n\n\nThu\, Feb 05 | \n\n\n\nChapparal Restaurant \n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating the dedication\, resilience\, and vital contributions of local farmers who nourish our families and sustain our rural communities. Enjoy free lunch and get some swag and farm safety equipment. Guest Speaker: Morgan McArthur\, DVM\, UW Extension shares light-hearted tales.
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/registration-deadline-farmer-appreciation-lunch/
LOCATION:Chapparal Restaurant\, 316 Dreamland Dr\, Wonewoc\, Wisconsin\, 53968\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sauk Co. Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:Our first pasture walk of the year is coming up SATURDAY\, January 31st from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Echo-Y Farm.  Learn about how the Yankes are using virtual fencing\, winter watering infrastructure\, and pasture stockpiling in an to attempt achieve 365 days of grazing!  S7909 Sky View RdLoganville\, WI  53943
URL:https://grassworks.org/event/sauk-co-winter-pasture-walk/
LOCATION:Echo-Y Farm\, S7905 Sky View Rd\, Loganville\, WI\, 53943
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