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

The Marshfield Agricultural Research Station School has passed.

Lancaster Agricultural Research Station
September 27th and 28th, 2024
7396 WI-35 & 81, Lancaster, WI 53813

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!

See Full Agenda Here


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

Lodging

The Wisconsin Schools of Grazing do NOT cover lodging. It is up to you to acquire lodging. When you register, you will receive an email that details lodging options for the schools.

Contact

Email [email protected] with any questions.



The program is a partnership between GrassWorks, the University of Wisconsin Marshfield and Lancaster Agricultural Research Stations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and University of Wisconsin Extension.



Register

  • Lancaster School of Grazing - Sept 27th & 28th

    Lancaster School of Grazing - Sept 27th & 28th

    Includes 2-day registration, 4 meals, resource binder, GrassWorks Grazing Guide, and Pasture Stick. Will be held at the Lancaster Agricultural Research Station on September 27th and 28th, 2024.

    Price $175.00


Additional Options

  • Additional Registration

    Additional Registration

    For additional members of the household or operation. Includes 2-day registration and 4 meals.

    Price $110.00

  • GrassWorks Membership

    GrassWorks Membership

    GrassWorks is a non-profit organization that links farmers with resources they need to be successful graziers. Become part of the community of successful farmers who are keeping Wisconsin clean, green and profitable.

    Price $50.00



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