G-Team for Technical Service Providers
Networking and education for grazing technical service providers.
A vibrant network
The 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.
Our steering committee consists of representatives from: NRCS, WI DNR, UW Extension, Savannah Institute, GrassWorks, WAPAC, WI Land & Water, Glacierland RC&D, Grassland 2.0, Tilth Agronomy, UW CIAS, and DATCP.
Connecting Ag Professionals
The G-Team is open and intended for Agricultural Professionals that work with and are interested in Managed Grazing. This can include:
- Agency staff
- Researchers
- Non-profit partner organizations
- Crop consultants
- TSPs
There is great value in sharing information amongst the group from all the perspectives represented. Peer-to-peer learning and networking is powerful in advancing and expanding Managed Grazing practices across the state.
GrassChat Office Hours
New in 2026!
GrassChat virtual office hours will be hosted weekly by GrassWorks staff member Rachel Bouressa for all G-Team members.
Each week, GrassChat will host a range of speakers and guests on topics pertinent to Grazing, Plan-Writing, Implementation, Pasture Management and more!
Featuring NRCS updates, County resources, and TIMELY topics in conjunction with the grazing season.
Get your questions answered and LEARN from others!
To become a pat of the GrassChat weekly community make sure to JOIN THE GTEAM. Email reminders will be sent out weekly for these meetings and recordings of the meetings will also be available to GTeam members.
Grazing Plan Writers Guide and Resources
A successful transition to managed grazing starts with a good grazing plan. Whether you’re a county, state or federal Conservation staff person or an independent Technical Service Provider, this resource will walk you through the steps needed to assemble a high quality grazing plan that meets NRCS standards and ensures your client’s eligibility for NRCS cost-share opportunities.
- NRCS Grazing Plan Template
- A step-by-step guide to the content and documentation needed for the plan
- Checklists, worksheets and calculators
- Mapping resources
- AND MORE!
*This resource is available via a Google doc that is updated regularly by GrassWorks staff and advisors
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
In addition to the valuable information that is shared, many of the G-Team events qualify for CEUs for Agricultural Professionals. Sign up to join the G-team today to make sure you receive emails with information on these opportunities to earn CEUs!
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Previous Events Include
- NE Dairy Heifer Training and Field Day
- Drought Management Discussion and Resources
- Audubon Conservation Ranching Program
- Grazing on Cropland Training
- Winter Management – Grazing Cover Crops and Annuals
- Savannah Institute Tour – Silvopasture Training
- Dairy Heifer Compass Tool Training and Producer Panel
