GrassWorks

Grazing Workshop with Steve Kenyon in Sauk County
2025-08-20 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Reedsburg Country Club, 3003 Main St., Reedsburg, Wisconsin, 53959
GrassWorks is excited to support the Steve Kenyon event series taking place in Sinsinawa, Viroqua, and Reedsburg, WI! Sauk Soil and Water Improvement Group (SSWIG) is hosting Steve on August 20th from 9am-3pm. Learn from Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching in Alberta, Canada about pasture management with a regenerative focus. Kenyon’s mission is “Economic and Environmental Sustainability for Generations.” More information about Greener Pastures Ranching can be found at: www.greenerpasturesranching.com/

Join us for a day of learning and take your grazing operation to the next level!

The morning portion will take place at Reedsburg Country Club, 3003 E Main St, Reedsburg, WI. The afternoon portion features a pasture walk at the Sauk County Farm led by Kenyon.

More details and register here!

Intro to Agroforestry + Silvopasture 101
2025-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Elderflower Retreat at Hillside Pastures, 6511 Hillside School Road, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 53588
Join Savanna Institute’s Grazing Technical Provider, Julie Hager, and see Agroforestry in action at Hillside Pastures with our Silvopasture by subtraction system.

Silvopasture describes trees integrated into livestock pastures. Farmers graze animals on grasses and the fruit, nut and seedpods that fall from the trees. Well-managed livestock can be vital to making farms function as healthy ecosystems. Livestock help clear weeds and control insects and pests. They scratch and dig to prepare ground for planting and spread and cycle nutrients through excretion. A silvopasture system can be established by subtracting trees from a wooded lot, or by adding trees to a pasture.

Learn all about it and bring your questions to this tour! Hiking involved on this tour so please be prepared. Emergency-only bathroom onsite.

All ages welcome! Register here

WiWiC Summer Camp Webinar Series: Caring for Your Pastures
2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Illinois
“I’m all in on conservation. Now what?”

In this four-part 2025 Summer Camp webinar series we’re focusing on next steps and possible ways to expand and maintain the good work you’re doing to provide ecological services to your community through land stewardship. This series is brought to you in a partnership between Michael Fields Agricultural Institute and Renewing the Countryside. Our second webinar in the series is all about grazing.

So much great information will be shared. Come ready to learn and bring your questions!

WiWiC Host:

Alanna Koshollek, Renewing the Countryside, WiWiC West Central and South West Region Coordinator

Presenter:

Rachel Bouressa, Bouressa Family Farm, Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Member

Whatever your background, from beginners to experts, all women are welcome and we want to hear your stories and questions. Feel free to bring your lunch. S’mores optional! Pets and children always welcome in our casual Zoom space.

Details and RSVP for the zoom link here!

Pasture Walk at Peaceful Creek Acres
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Illinois
Thursday, August 21st 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Peaceful Creek Acres, 110891 Elderberry Rd, Colby, WI 54421
Meet Mike, Gina, and their kids! The Redetzke’s farm 185 acres and recently upgraded fencing and waterlines on their 68 acres of pasture, where they custom graze dairy heifers, beef cattle, chickens, and pigs. Their goal: feed their family and community while making a living on a small, diverse farm. We’ll chat about custom grazing agreements, using county cost-share for grazing upgrades, and more!

Dig Into Soil Health
2025-08-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Treinen Family Farm, 4120 Mueller Road, DeForest, Wisconsin, 53189
It’s time to dig deep into soil health and conservation.

Gather for an informative day of soil health instruction and demonstrations at the Treinen Family Farm. Join Groundswell Conservancy and members of The Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership for a Dig into Soil Health Field Day on Tuesday, August 26th from 9am-12pm.

Learn about soil health practices, dairy heifer grazing, and manure composting at the Treinen Family Farm. Hear from local conservation experts about farmland protection programs, producer-led conservation initiatives, financial resources for implementation, and much more!

Please dress for the weather and walking on a working farm.

Sign up today to reserve your lunch: https://forms.office.com/r/37qCR0XwD6 or call 608-390-2756.

Date: Tuesday, August 26Time: 9am-12pmLocation: Treinen Family Farm 4120 Mueller Road DeForest, WI 53189

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk - Andrew Miller
2025-08-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Miller Farm, E10096 Andy Miller Rd, Westby, WI, 54667
Small acreage dairy looking to increase grazing productivity.

Webinar: Electric Livestock Fencing—from Poultry to Cattle
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Rodale Institute
During this webinar led by the Rodale Institute Farm Innovations team, they will focus on designing, installing, and using a variety of styles of portable and semi portable electric fences.

They will begin by looking at maps as a tool for planning your fence outline. Then look at the variety of fences available to suit the needs of your operation. They will cover poultry netting, 4-5 strand fencing for goats and sheep, 1-2 strand fencing suitable for larger animals, perimeter fencing, subdividing paddocks within your field, 3-D anti deer fencing, grounding, and energizers. They will discuss how to move livestock within fencing and some of the successes and failures they have had at the Midwest Organic Center. Finally, they will examine the age-old adage “the best fence is a good pasture.”

Register for the webinar at https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-electric-livestock-fencing-from-poultry-to-cattle/

Grazing & Grassland Bird Pasture Walk
2025-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Illinois
Join us for a pasture walk as we feature the work of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on their Southwest Wisconsin Grasslands and Streams Conservation Area – Davis Unit.
This free pasture walk will take participants throughout the property to three different stops:
Stop 1: Learn about the site’s history and bird management objectives.
Stop 2: Learn about grazier techniques.
Stop 3: Learn about various technical assistance and cost-share programs available to graziers.
Note: This walk will be up to two miles on uneven surfaces.
RSVP here!
Location: Southwest WI Grassland & Stream Conservation Area

Pasture Walk: Virtual Fence Collars on Jersey Heifers
2025-08-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Orthridge Farms Heifer Pasture, 11339 Rogers Rd, Fennimore, Wisconsin, 53809, United States
Virtual collars are brand new at Orthridge this year. Learn with us as we take a look at results from the first few months!

The Orth family purchased virtual fencing collars this spring and while they are still learning, they’d love to share their experience with you! Take an afternoon to learn about moving cattle with fence, see how our cattle and land have benefited from virtual fencing, and even a few unexpected obstacles that we’re still figuring out.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AT WORK! Although an experienced dairy farmer, Derek is new to managed rotational grazing. So Derek joined the GrassWorks Livestock Graziers Mentorship program in the spring of 2025 to learn more about grazing!

Small Business Workshop Series: Custom Grazing
2025-09-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Prairie du Chien Visitor Center, 211 S Main St, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, 53821, United States
Curious about rotational grazing and its benefits for land, animals, and farm income? Join us for an inspiring talk with Crawford County Custom Grazer and WI Farmers Union member Joseph Childs. Raised on a Ferryville dairy farm, Joseph has worked with nearly every kind of livestock. Discover how he found the perfect fit for rotational grazing in the Driftless region, turned his passion into a thriving custom grazing business in 2020, and returned to his farming roots. Bring your grazing and small farm business questions!

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
2025-09-05 08:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00 | Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Ave, Jefferson, Wisconsin, 53549
The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival showcases the heart of Wisconsin’s rich tradition in sheep production and fiber arts! Always taking place the weekend after Labor Day, at the Jefferson County Fair Park, the festival promises a delightful blend of educational opportunities, interactive demonstrations, competitions, and over 100 vendors offering exquisite products. Join us in celebrating the dedication of our local sheep producers, the artistry of fiber artisans, and the vibrant spirit of our community, as we come together to honor Wisconsin’s heritage and the enduring history of working with all the aspects of this animal.

More details here!

Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence
2025-09-05 10:00 - 2025-09-07 15:30 | HOLIDAY ACRES RESORT, 4060 Shore Dr, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501
The Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence is a yearly event that brings people together to network, build community, skill share and celebrate life.

The 2025 Convergence will be located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin at Holiday Acres Resort.

Holiday Acres Resort4060 Shore Drive,Rhinelander, WI 54501

September 5th – 7th

Email

General Inquirieswipermconvergence@gmail.com

Partnershipswipermconvergence@gmail.com

Details and more HERE!

Wiscovery Solar Grazing Tour
2025-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Illinois
Join us for a unique tour showcasing how sheep are transforming land management through solar grazing!

Learn how the flock helps maintain solar sites like MGE’s Strix Solar project.

Learn about GPS collar technology from Nofence.

See agrivoltaics in action as sheep graze under and around the solar panels.

Tour Information

This tour is a collaboration with MGE, Wiscovery Grazing, OneEnergy Renewables, the Wisconsin Farmers Union, GrassWorks, Farm-to-Power, and UW-Madison Extension’s RESET program. Thank you for the generous support provided by the Fund for Lake Michigan and NRCS’s Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI).

When: Sunday, September 7, 2-4 pm

Where: Fitchburg, WIPlease RSVP here for the exact address and any day-of weather updates.

Dress code: We will be on an active project site, closed toed shoes are required. Please dress to be outside, including long sleeved clothing.

Rain plan: If it is raining, the tour will take place. If there is lightning it will be cancelled.

Videography: This event will be videotaped for educational purposes. By attending, you consent to being filmed.

We can’t wait to see you there and explore the future of renewable energy together!

Oneida County Pasture Walk
2025-09-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanson’s Garden Village, 2660 County Highway G, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501
Join GrassWorks, Golden Sands RC&D and Oneida County Land and Water for a pasture walk at Hanson’s Garden Village in Rhinelander. We will discuss the benefits of grass-based agriculture, managed grazing & conservation practices, and identify grazing resources and programs for beginning or existing livestock operations. We’ll tour Hanson’s Garden Village, seeing the diverse operations and Brent’s herd of Highland Cattle.

This FREE event is great for farmers, homesteaders, and anyone interested in local agriculture. More details and RSVP here!

SSWIG September Meeting
2025-09-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Excelsior Town Hall, 100 E Broadway St, Rock Springs, Wisconsin, 53961
Date change!! Due to a pasture walk and Farming with Watershed Wisdom event, the SSWIG meeting will be moved from the 18th to the 11th.

Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11th 5-7:30pm at the Excelsior Town Hall 100 E Broadway St, Rock Springs WI. Dinner is included.

Details and RSVP here!

GrassStock! A Celebration of Conservation and Agriculture
2025-09-13 15:00 - 23:00 | Bouressa Family Farm, N3775 Ritchie Rd, New London, Wisconsin, 54961
Join your community for a day of fun activities, farm tours, food, music, and more at Bouressa Family Farm. This event will showcase the organizations affiliated with the conservation work and agriculture happening on the farm. This event is family-friendly and children under 16 are free! Enjoy activities for all ages, a farmers market, vendor space, petting zoo, raffles, food, beer, music, and more! Come out to learn more about how the Bouressa family is using perennial pastures, rotational grazing, and other methods to create a better future through healthy food and healthy soil.

Explore the Fields of Discovery space with local agencies and conservation partners, shop and eat in the local farmers market, play games and enjoy local music, food, and views. Youth-focused activities and music will begin at 3 p.m., but stick around or come out later for more music and local brews! Stay and relax until 11 p.m., or all night! Camping is available in the pasture for $25 per vehicle.

Details and register here!

Name: Rachel BouressaPhone: 608-228-6617Email: rachelbouressa@gmail.com

4th Annual September Market
2025-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Isidore’s Dairy, N45354 County Road E, Osseo, Wisconsin, 54758
It’s time for St. Isadore’s 4th Annual September Market! Join us for a day on the farm with food trucks, farm talks, local vendors and a bit of fresh air. Event is rain or shine and free to attend. Good food, good people, and a bit of country charm

Facebook event details

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk - Kelsey Vance
2025-09-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Vance Farm, E4998 Irish Ridge Rd., Viroqua, WI, 54665
Methodology of gearing up for profitable grazing on an under-grazed heritage farm.

Sauk County Pasture Walk-Bannigan Farm
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Bannigan Farm, 18672 County Rd N, Blanchardville, WI, 53516
Join us in Lafayette County at the Bannigan Farm to hear about their new grazing setup. We’ll discuss their transition to rotational grazing, fencing & watering systems they have installed to make it happen, & hear what their grazing experience has been like so far.

Farming with Watershed Wisdom
2025-09-18 17:00 - 21:00 | North End Tavern, S593B Lavalle Rd, La Valle, Wisconsin, 53941
Redstone’s North End Tavern S593B Lavalle Rd, La Valle, WI

Join Juneau County Land & Water Resources, Producers of Lake Redstone, and the Lake Redstone Protection District for a night of Farming with Watershed Wisdom.

Please register by Sept 12th; Contact Caroline Zimmerman to register: caroline.zimmerman@usda.gov or 608-847-7221 Ext 3

Tour: Wegner Farms with Tom Schlough

Pontoon ride: on Lake Redstone where the DNR will be shocking fish

Dinner: at the North End Tavern will follow.

Decades of Grazing Pasture Walk
2025-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Illinois
Save the date! Join Glacierland RC&D for a tour at an Organic Multi-species Grazing Farm! Guest speaker Altfrid Krusenbaum of Krusen Grass Consulting will be presenting at the event.

This is a free event by the Walworth Alliance Teaching Environmental Regenerative Systems

(WATERS) – a producer-led watershed protection group dedicated to improving the health of our county’s lakes, streams, and groundwater.

This event is located at W3194 Co Rd D, Elkhorn, WI 53121

Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/decades-of-grazing-pasture-walk-tickets-1281150027219?aff=erelpanelorg

More details to come!

Wool in the Woods Fiber Festival
2025-09-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Twisted Oak Farm and Woolen Mill, 25012 Trail End Road, Spooner, Wisconsin, 54801
Join us for the first Wool in the Woods fiber fest at Twisted Oak Farm. Lots of vendors, crafts, and local food. Details here! and check out the Facebook page to see vendor highlights and sneak-peeks of the food!

Wisconsin Schools of Grazing - Lancaster
2025-09-22 09:00 - 2025-09-23 16:00 | Lancaster Ag Research Station, Wisconsin 35, Bloomington, Wisconsin, 53804, United States
The Wisconsin Schools of Grazing offer unique, hands-on educational experiences designed to empower graziers with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage pasture-based livestock systems. Our programs combine classroom learning with practical fieldwork, ensuring participants leave with actionable insights tailored to their specific farming operations.

Topics Covered:

Principles of Managed Grazing

Soil health and pasture productivity

Paddock sizing and placement

Animal genetics and herd health

Establishing and Renovating pastures

Planning your own system

And More!

These schools are focused on large ruminant grazing but the concepts learned are useful for all species

Registration is required and YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE 9/17/2025! The fee for the class is $175 for the first person from your farm or household and $100 for each additional member of your farm or household.

This Wisconsin Schools of Grazing are brought to you by GrassWorks in partnership with USDA-NRCS, UW-Madison Extension, The Marshfield Ag Research Station, and the Lancaster Ag Research Station, with the support of Oneida and the Oneida Farm.

Diverse Covers Workshop
2025-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Cormican Farm, E274 1270th Ave, Glenwood City, Wisconsin, 54013
Learn about diverse cover crops beyond rye:-species selection-crop performance-incorporation to crop rotation

Click here for the Facebook event with RSVP and details!

Pastures, Paddocks, & Practical Wisdom
2025-09-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Allan Arndt Farm, 4509 South Belding Road, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53546
Join Glacierland RC&D for an evening of learning and connection at the farm of Allan Arndt, a long-time practitioner of rotational grazing in Rock County.

Details and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pastures-paddocks-practical-wisdom-tickets-1577576998269

Organic Multi-Species Grazing Field Day
2025-09-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Alden Hills Organic Farm, N237 Alden Rd, Walworth, Wisconsin, 53184
Interested in multi-species enterprises, organic certification, managed grazing, or all three? You’re invited to a field day hosted by Alden Hills Organic Farms on September 24, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. After a farm-to-table lunch, we’ll hear from Ethan Heelein, Alden Hills Organic Farms Livestock Manager, and Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, on topics like managed grazing, pasture assessment, multi-species enterprises, and organic certification. The afternoon will be spent on a guided pasture walk featuring several of Alden Hills’ enterprises.

This event is hosted in partnership between Marbleseed, UW-Extension, Midwest TOPP, and Alden Hills Organic Farms, and GrassWorks.

More details and RSVP here: https://marbleseed.salsalabs.org/fd_aldenhills/index.html

Soil Health Field Day
2025-09-24 14:00 - 18:00 | Illinois
Columbia County Land & Water Conservation Department welcomes you to join them for their soil health field day at Prochnow’s Uphill Angus farm in Cambria.

Topics discussed will include

Rainfall Simulator

Minimizing Nitrongen Loss/Leaching

Understanding Soil Testing and interpreting your results

Tour of rotational grazing systems

RSVP appreciated to casey.bennet@columbiacountywi.gov by September 19th

Pasture Walk at Kuhn's Dairy Farm
2025-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Kuhn’s Dairy, 2750 US-12, Wilson, Wisconsin, 54027
Come check out a dairy grazing operation! We will also talk about fencing and rotation through fields! Click here for the Facebook event page!

SCVFA Booyah Bash and Harvest Party
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Homestead, 519 280th St, Osceola, Wisconsin, 54020
September 25th is the Booyah Bash Harvest Party!

For our fourth annual harvest party, we really want to bring some nourishing joy to our farmers and local food supporters. Traditionally, Booyah is a hearty stew that was brought by Belgian immigrants to WI to feed lots of people. It is also an expression of excitement or joy.We’ve been busy planning the menu, music and entertainment for you. We’re excited to have some special offerings with this years Booyah Bash!Share a delicious meal prepared by Fiddlehead Kitchen and sourced from SCVFA farmers. Purchase a special Booyah Bowl made by Cuellar Pottery in addition to your ticket at checkout. Special updates from the SCVFA, and live music by Steven Hobert. Join us to share Booyah Moments from the harvest.

6:00 PM 8:00 PM

Community Homestead, 519 280th Street, Osceola, WI, 54020

Details and purchase tickets here!

World Dairy Expo
2025-09-27 08:00 - 2025-10-03 17:00 | Illinois
World Dairy Expo events start in Madison on Sep 27th with the tradeshow opening on Tuesday September 30th
