GrassWorks

SSWIG September Meeting
2025-09-11 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

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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

Seed Collecting: Habitat Improvement and Managed Grazing
2025-09-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Illinois
Join us at the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Muir Preserve on the John Muir Park Segment of the Trail for fall seed collecting! We’ll have guest speakers to discuss opportunities for managed grazing within prairies followed by guided plant ID and seed harvesting. Work alongside conservation professionals at this fun and relaxed event to contribute towards the improvement of our natural areas! All community members regardless of age or experience are welcome – refreshments will be provided!

Dairy Grazing Pasture Walk
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Grazing Acres Farm, 1732 9th Avenue, Chetek, Wisconsin, 54728
Forage Only-Organic Dairy Farm Pasture Walk: Explore Innovative Grazing at Grazing Acres Farm

The Northwest Wisconsin Graziers Network, GrassWorks, Organic Valley, River Country RC&D, and UW-Extension invite you to a unique grass based Dairy Pasture Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025 hosted by the Cheyenne and Katy Christianson Family. Farm tour and introductions will start at 10:30 AM. Grazing Acres Farm spans over 300 acres of slightly rolling pastures and hay fields and is home to Cheyenne and Katy Christianson’s 80 head of Holstein cows. Through well managed rotational grazing practices, they have cultivated healthy soils and productive pastures and fields that enable their herd to flourish on an exclusively forage diet.

This pasture walk is perfect for both new and experienced graziers. Topics will include:● Fall Annual Forages: See pastures of oats and a mix of other legumes and cover crop foragesfor fall grazing that are compatible with forage only milk production and yield.● Winter Forage: Balage is fed throughout winter months to all cows and youngstock. An in-linebale wrapper is used to get high quality grass based fermented forage. Baler/chopper is used.● Milk Harvested with Flat Barn Milking Parlor: Eight stall, dry flat floor system is used.● Replacement Heifer Management: Learn about noval approach for rearing replacement heifers.Calves stay with their mothers in milking group for 2-4 weeks, then are transfered to a nurse cowpen for another 3-4 months. Calves get no starter grain and grow well on a forage-only diet.● Winter Housing: Two large cover-all hoop buildings provide manure pack resting area and bunkfeeding with large feeder wagons.● Emphasis on Soil Health: Livestock manure and organic soil amendments used stategically.● Family Labor: Farm work force is primarily provided by family members with 5 of 11 children stillliving at home.

For more information, contact:● Cheyenne or Katy: 715-458-2835● Nicole Muschinske, GrassWorks: 314-917-9352● Lynn Johnson, NW Graziers Network: 715-225-9882

St. Croix Watershed Clean Food & Water Forum
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Camp St. Croix – RCU Discovery Center, 345 Riverview Dr, Hudson, Wisconsin, 54016
Be part of an inspiring, community-powered event focused on clean water, healthy food, and sustainable solutions. The St. Croix Watershed Clean Food & Water Forum brings together local voices, national experts, and grassroots changemakers. Be part of an inspiring, community-powered event focused on clean water, healthy food, and sustainable solutions.

The future of the St. Croix Watershed starts here. Be part of the movement.

Registration is encouraged for preparation of beverages. A box lunch will be available for a donation, registration required. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdL026tU_AR8XBGEeociXTAWjjwJK9HZH29qrr-Rvk4w7FHeg/viewform

See you there!

Whetstone Farmfest 2025
2025-10-04 15:00 - 23:59 | Whetstone Farm, 281 135th St, Amery, Wisconsin, 54001
Whetstone FARMFEST 2025

Saturday, October 4, 2024

3:00 PM

Our annual farm party, with music, sheep roast, fire, raffle, t-shirts, circus performance, camping and more!

Come check out the farm and have good ol’ time.

More info to come, but get those calendars marked!

G-TEAM: Grazing Annual Forages and Cover Crops Field Day and Training
2025-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Bouressa Family Farm, N3775 Ritchie Rd, New London, Wisconsin, 54961
NEW DATE!! This is the new date for the G-Team event that was postponed in September.

We’ll start the day with a walk out into the fields to see:Annual Forages (sorghum sudan was planted 6/18, harvested at 41 days on 8/2, will be grazed)Drone seeding into corn silage (broadcasted 8/22)No-till cover crop seeded after corn silageNew pasture seeding into ryeand more..

Following the walk, we’ll convene for a facilitated discussion and presentation with Laura Paine and Jason Cavadini.

We’ll break for lunch (lunch tickets available or bring your own).Adam Abel will be our final presenter with important NRCS practice standards updates. It’ll be lively and fun!

REGISTER HERE

We’re looking forward to walking, talking and learning together.PLEASE SHARE with your colleagues and bring them along!

Any questions, feel free to reach out to Rachel Bouressa at 608-228-6617 or rachelbouressa@gmail.com

Bouressa Family FarmN3775 Ritchie RdNew London, WI 54961

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk - Michelle Skaden
2025-10-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Illinois
Calculating how much to hay & how much to graze for maximum profitability on 50
fenced acres. Guest speakers: Jim Munsch and Gene Schreifer, commercial scale
sheep and beef graziers of 30+ years.

Beef Management on Grass: Pasture Walk and Workshop
2025-10-07 16:30 - 20:30 | Kingbird Cattle, W8623 Cty. Hwy. P, Crivitz, Wisconsin, 54114
Discussion and Viewing Topics:

Managing grass-fed beef for today’s market;

Heifer selection – traits and phenotypes;

Body Condition Scoring & Mgmt impacts;

Truck & Trailer prep and safety;

Fall Forage Management;

Forage Species and Cultivar Selection;

Breeding & Bull Selection

Supper Provided – Sponsored by Crivitz Feed Mill and Kingbird Cattle

Pre-registration appreciated to ensure food availability for all attendees. Text/call Scott Reuss at 715-701-0966 or email to scott.reuss@wisc.edu with number attending.

Location: W8623 Cty. Hwy. P; Crivitz, WI (1.5 miles west of Hwy. 141 on Marinette Cty. Hwy. P)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. To request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this workshop more accessible, contact Nancy at nancy.servais@wisc.edu or 715-732-7514 by September 30.

Northeast Grazing Dairy: Growing Graziers Cohort
2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Illinois
Inside the Alliance with Northeast Grazing Dairy: Growing Graziers Cohort

Joe Tomandl & Kate Turcotte for Growing Graziers. A registered U.S. Department of Labor program, and facilitated by Wolfe’s Neck Center, PASA Sustainable Agriculture, UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and Cornell Extension. For those already enrolled in the DGA apprenticeship program, this initiative can help to fulfill the related instruction requirement. For others not currently enrolled or for whom the registered apprenticeship isn’t the right fit, it offers an opportunity for connection and future career pathways within the dairy industry.

Details and registration here! This is a virtual event!

Imagine Lecture: Innovations in sustainable agriculture and energy
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 77 Roosevelt Ave., Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54701
Discover how innovative agricultural practices and renewable energy, such as converting prairie grasses, food waste and manure into fuel, are driving a sustainable, circular bioeconomy in the Midwest. Learn how the Prairie STRIPS and Grass2Gas initiatives are connecting farmers, scientists and communities to create new economic opportunities while protecting our environment.

About the presenter

Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore graduated in 1993 from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in Biology. Dr. Schulte Moore is a distinguished professor in agricultural and life sciences and director of the Bioeconomy Institute at Iowa State University

About the lecture

This lecture was inspired by the late Dr. David Winter’s relentless pursuit of knowledge, innovation and never being afraid to envision something more, different or better. Its guest lecturers embody those ideals and bring them to life to inspire others.

Reception to follow lecture in the Alumni Room, serving light hors d’oeuvres.

Location:

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire77 Roosevelt Ave.Dakota Ballroom in Davies Student Center

Register here!

Sauk County Pasture Walk-Laukant Farm
2025-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Laukant Farm, S5737 Rock Elm Rd, Rock Springs, WI, 53961
Join us at the Laukant farm to check out cattle handling facility setups and discuss livestock husbandry principles. These skills and knowledge can make loading cattle or running cattle through the chute a safer and less stressful experience.

Pasture Walk: Real World Tools to Extend the Grazing Season
2025-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Zinn Family Farm, S1874 Nestingen Rd., Westby, Wisconsin, 54667
Valley Stewardship Network is presenting: “Pasture Walk: Real World Tools to Extend the Grazing Season” on Saturday, October 18th, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Zinn Family Farm (S1874 Nestingen Rd., Westby, WI). The presentation is free, and snacks are included!

If you are interested in achieving healthier cattle, more productive pastures, and a better bottom line – extend your grazing season! Topics include bale grazing, stockpiling forage, cold weather water systems, and more.

John Zinn was formerly a Grazing Specialist/Soil Conservationist with Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). He has 30+ years of experience raising cattle on pasture on his farm in rural Westby.

Questions? Contact Evan at evan@valleystewardshipnetwork.org or call 608-632-6166.

Noble Profitability Essentials
2025-10-20 08:30 - 2025-10-21 17:30 | Walworth County Government Center, 100 W Walworth Street, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121
Glacierland RC&D is hosting the Noble Research Institute’s Profitability Essentials Course on October 20–21, 2025 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. This is the first time that the Noble Research Institute has presented in Wisconsin, and we’re excited to host them! GrassWorks is a proud supporter of this event.

This two-day, interactive workshop provides farmers with practical tools to strengthen decision-making and improve long-term profitability. Through presentations, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to:

• Analyze the profitability of individual enterprises within their farm

• Evaluate costs and returns to better understand what drives financial success

• Develop budgets that guide day-to-day decisions and long-term planning

• Identify bottlenecks or weak links that limit profitability

• Weigh major decisions such as expansions, new enterprises, or capital purchases based on clear financial analysis

• Explore strategies that balance economic viability with environmental stewardship

The course emphasizes practical, farmer-focused tools that can be applied immediately to any operation, regardless of size or type. Participants will leave with a framework for making confident business decisions and a clear plan for how to strengthen the financial foundation of their farm.

Details and register here: https://shop.noble.org/products/noble-profitability-essentials-elkhorn-wi-october-20-21-2025

Great River Graziers Pasture Walk - Jim Munsch
2025-10-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Illinois
The cost of pasture as feed. What management tools do you have that can changecost.

2025 FEED Summit
2025-10-27 08:00 - 2025-10-28 17:00 | The Lismore Hotel, 333 Gibson Street, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54701, United States
Gather in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for business workshops, networking sessions, great local food, and field trips to local food businesses! Held at The Lismore, the conference kicks off on Monday, October 27 at 8 a.m. and concludes Tuesday, October 28 at 3 p.m.

Cost

Early Bird Registration:

Register before September 29th, 2025 and receive this $350+ value for only $85

Standard Registration:

Register after September 29th, 2025 and receive this $350+ value for only $95.
