Come along as Russel Butzin takes us on a walking tour of R & S Butzin Ranch. Hear about how they got started in grazing, their successes and challenges and how they use holistic grazing management to feed the soil and grow healthy cattle that feeds their family, friends, and customers.
Join Golden Sands for a pasture walk at Back in Time Bison Ranch! John and Cindy Gedritis have been raising bison for almost 3 years in Portage County. With limited information about raising bison available to producers, they have learned much from their own trial and error, as well as many other bison farms across […]
Join Golden Sands RC&D to learn from Krystian and Monika Weglarz of Back2Bascis Family Farm and tour their 160+ acres. Back2Basics uses modern technology and old-world knowledge to bring healing and restoration to the land. They provide the best possible care for their animals and aim to build a connection to food, nature, and holistic […]
Join Golden Sands RC&D at Prairie Pastured Beef LLC to learn how Carl has used managed grazing to convert brush and depleted land to lush productive pasture that supports grassland bird habitat. Ashly Steinke of Audubon Great Lakes will be present to answer questions and share how to become bird friendly certified. Then hear from […]
Join Golden Sands RC&D and our partners at the Leder farm to see their custom dairy heifer grazing operation. Leders, seasoned sheep graziers, started this year custom grazing heifers for nearby Wepner Farms. Learn about their setup, heifer grazing, and the virtual fence collars that they are testing out, as well as the PaddockTrac, pasture […]
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 […]
Come out and enjoy an informative and hands-on discussion as we explore practical winter grazing strategies and management tips. Topics will include: Art and Rheta are seasoned graziers of Waupaca County, having transitioned their beef cow operation to managed grazing about 13 years ago. This event is an opportunity to learn from years of experience […]
April 17th 10am - 1pmN641 Sorenson Road, Waupaca, WI 54981 Come out and join us for demonstrations and discussion on spring management and pasture recovery after bale grazing. Topics include:-Thatch treatment with Einböck implement-No-TIll Drill application, use, and calibration-Mud season management-Bale grazing tips-Resources and support for grazing operationsEnjoy refreshments with fellow graziers, learn, and explore […]
Bring your boots and come on out to Maple Valley Farm on April 22nd for our spring grazier meet up for the Central WI Graziers Group! Hosted by Golden Sands RC&D.
Columbia County Beef Marketing WorkshopApril 28th - 10am - 3pmPortage VFW - 215 W Collins St, Portage, WI 53901 Join us at the Portage VFW for a free educational workshop on beef marketing.Event topics include:-Cattle Prices and Influences-On-Farm Slaughter-Different Marketing Strategies Followed by a farm tour at Heinze Farm and Lewiston Farmstead Meats. This event […]
Join Golden Sands at Jenkins Livestock to officially kick off the grazing season! Tristan is in the first year of implementing his managed grazing plan with NRCS and will be sharing his experiences. During the event, cattle will be let out on pasture for the first time this season!
Join Golden Sands for a tour of Schoepp Farms in Columbia County. Ron and his family are pioneers in implementing sustainable farming practices in Wisconsin. During this walking tour, Ron will share his expertise and firsthand experiences with custom dairy heifer grazing. This event is free and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP is not […]