Wisconsin Schools of Managed Grazing
Join us for two days of hands on learning to advance your managed grazing!
About The Event
GrassWorks is bringing back the popular Wisconsin Grazing Schools for the first time in over 10 years! We're updating the schools to tackle modern grazing opportunities and challenges. These two-day, intensive workshops will provide opportunities for in-depth discussions, field exercises, and reference materials that cover both livestock and agroecological topics related to grazing.
Wisconsin School of Grazing Opportunities
Marshfield Agricultural Research Station
August 9th and 10th, 2024
208356 Drake Ave N, Stratford, WI 54484
Lancaster Agricultural Research Station
September 27th and 28th, 2024
7396 WI-35 & 81, Lancaster, WI 53813
Both of the Schools of Managed Grazing will enhance your managed grazing skills and knowledge. The schools combine interactive classroom sessions with hands-on field experiences, led by managed grazing experts. Attendees will gain valuable insights and tools to plan and improve their grazing operations, with a special focus empowering you to implement what you learn as soon as you get home.
Topics Include:
- Principles of Managed Grazing
- Soil health and pasture productivity
- Graziers Math
- Setting up a paddock for Ag Research Station herd!
- Fencing, watering, and equipment demonstrations
- Funding opportunities
- Animal genetics and herd health
- Establishing and Renovating pastures
- Planning your own system
- And more!
Many Expert Graziers and Speakers!
- Laura Paine: Grassland 2.0 Outreach Coordinator & Grazier
- Adam Abel: NRCS State Grazing Land Specialist
- Jason Cavadini: UW Extension Grazing Outreach Specialist & Grazier
- Arin Crooks: Lancaster Ag Research Station Superintendent
- Nancy Esser: Marshfield Ag Research Station Superintendent
- Bill Halfman: UW Extension Beef Outreach Specialist
- Kim Kester: UW Extension Regional Livestock Educator
- Mike Redetzke: Grazier - Peaceful Creek Acres
- Ashly Steinke: Audubon Grassland Ecologist & Grazier
- Sarah Ditton: GrassWorks Education and Communications Coordinator
Meals
Lunch and Dinner on Friday
Light Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday