Webinar with Pam Olsen - Long Term Care Planning
Making plans for long term care can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to know which choices will facilitate the best future. We are here to help you navigate the legal landscape so you have the confidence to make care decisions that are right for you.
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Graze On Over: Adding Small Ruminants to Your Life
Thinking about expanding your livestock operation? Curious about the benefits of adding sheep or goats to your grazing system? Join the National Grazing Lands Coalition for an insightful webinar, Adding Small Ruminants to Your Operation, where two leading experts will share practical advice and research-backed strategies for successfully incorporating small ruminants into diverse grazing systems.
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Andrew Weaver
Extension Small Ruminant Specialist, Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University
Dr. Weaver brings a wealth of experience in small ruminant management, genetics, and production efficiency. A Michigan native, he holds degrees from Michigan State University, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia University. His research focuses on utilizing genetic and management tools to enhance animal fitness, parasite resistance, and overall productivity in small ruminants, especially in the Southeastern U.S.
Alison Crane
Executive Director, Wyoming Wool Growers Association
Alison is a seasoned small ruminant specialist and industry advocate with a strong background in sheep and goat nutrition, reproduction, and wool quality. Before joining the Wyoming Wool Growers Association, she served as an assistant professor and extension specialist at Kansas State University. Her leadership continues to elevate Wyoming’s sheep industry, now in its 120th year of advocacy and innovation.
Whether you're a seasoned grazier or just exploring your options, this webinar will offer valuable insights and actionable takeaways to help you diversify and strengthen your operation with small ruminants.
CLICK HERE to register now to secure your spot and gain expert perspectives on small ruminant integration.
2025 Grazing Expo
A conference hosted by the Montana Grazing Lands in partnership with Wyoming Grazing Lands Coalition designed to empower land managers with new, innovative solutions while highlighting the west-wide impact of sound grazing lands stewardship.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register today!
Improving Soil, Plant and Human Health One Bite at a Time
This is a great opportunity for grazers or anyone interested in soil health. We'll also have other speakers sharing information on exciting projects.
Catered lunch is included.
Tickets are $25 in advance via Eventbrite. A limited number of walk-in tickets are available the day of the event for $40 each.
CLICK HERE to register today!
Soil Health Workshop
We have a special guest coming to our annual meeting on Sept. 9 at the SC Farmers Market. Mark your calendars! Click here to stay up-to-date.
Grazing School - Cambridge, IL
Register for Grazing School to take your grazing operation to the next level! Over two days, attendees will take part in classroom and in-field instruction covering a wide range of topics including the basics of adaptive grazing, soil and forage health, water and fencing systems, extending the grazing season, multispecies grazing, and more.
Areas of focus at Bottens Family Farm will include:
Cropland Grazing
Virtual Fence (NoFence System)
Direct to Consumer Marketing
Goat and Cattle Multispecies GrazingRegistration by August 30 is required to attend. A registration fee of $50 per attendee covers the cost of instruction, handouts, meals, and refreshments for both days. Attendees may register for one or both schools. Space is limited, so register today!
CLICK HERE to register!
Beginning with Sheep & Goats Field Day
Come join us at Ithíka Acres Creamery for a fun and educational day all about raising sheep and goats! For more information and to register now, CLICK HERE.
Fall Grazing School with Jim Gerrish
Sidney, NE
Join NGLC and Jim Gerrish in the Nebraska panhandle for his last grazing school in Nebraska before retirement! To keep the experience personal, spots are limited to 30 students. The event is full of classroom and field work. Don't delay and miss out!
For questions, contact Jack Arterburn at 308-249-3717 or jack@nebraskagrazinglands.org
Click here to register and learn more!
North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition 2025 Grazing School
Three days of small group pasture education with Principled Land Managers (Bart Carmichael and Pat Guptill). Limited to 40 participants. $300 per person for NDGLC members, $330 per person for non-members.
Click here to register and learn more!
Pasture Walk
Pasture Walk | September 19 | Eros, LA
Visit the Miller Cattle Company and learn about their North Louisiana grazing operation. $20/person. Lunch included.
Register: https://www.louisianaglci.org/events-1/pasture-walk-1
Regenerative Ranching with Sheep & Goats
Learn about livestock guardian dogs, virtual fencing, using small ruminants to achieve soil health goals and more! Bring a lawn chair. Water will be provided. Prepare for possible hot weather. $55/person.
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Grazing School - Waltonville, IL
Register for Grazing School to take your grazing operation to the next level! Over two days, attendees will take part in classroom and in-field instruction covering a wide range of topics including the basics of adaptive grazing, soil and forage health, water and fencing systems, extending the grazing season, multispecies grazing, and more.
Areas of focus at the Hottes Angus Farm will be:
Adaptable marketing plans
Maximum use of equip programs
Genetic improvements for grazing as a main feed resource
Registration by September 13 is required to attend. A registration fee of $50 per attendee covers the cost of instruction, handouts, meals, and refreshments for both days. Attendees may register for one or both schools. Space is limited, so register today!
CLICK HERE to register!
Sustainable Ranchers Tour | Georgia
The Sustainable Ranchers Tour features leading sustainable ranchers who were at the forefront of advancing a regenerative future for America’s beef industry.
Throughout the 5-state tour, participants engaged with ranchers and farmers who shared their expertise in implementing regenerative practices while navigating the complexities of modern agriculture. Additionally, the tour offers access to technical resources from our esteemed partners, equipping attendees with the essential tools and knowledge to effectively integrate these practices into their own operations.
To learn more, CLICK HERE.
Resilient Pasture & Forage Symposium
Join Oregon Forage & Grassland Council and Oregon State University Extension Service for the Resilient Pasture & Forage Symposium, happening October 2–3, 2025 at the Salem Convention Center in Salem, OR. This will be the premier grazing and pasture event in the Western U.S., and we’d love for you to be part of it!
The event kicks off October 2nd with hands-on farm tours and an evening networking reception. Then on October 3rd, we’ll dive into a dynamic day packed with:
• Keynotes and breakout sessions
• A producer panel and poster presentations
• Inspiring stories and practical tools
• Plenty of time to connect with fellow producers and professionals
Our keynote speaker will be Doug Avery, author of The Resilient Farmer. Doug brings a powerful story of adapting to drought and navigating mental health challenges—offering insight and encouragement for today’s agricultural landscape.
Get all the details and register now at: www.oregonforage.org/symposium
Sustainable Ranchers Tour | Texas
The Sustainable Ranchers Tour features leading sustainable ranchers who were at the forefront of advancing a regenerative future for America’s beef industry.
Throughout the 5-state tour, participants engaged with ranchers and farmers who shared their expertise in implementing regenerative practices while navigating the complexities of modern agriculture. Additionally, the tour offers access to technical resources from our esteemed partners, equipping attendees with the essential tools and knowledge to effectively integrate these practices into their own operations.
To learn more, CLICK HERE.
Graze On Over: Responsive Agriculture
Responsive Agriculture: Agriculture’s role in the future of human health
We are honored to welcome Dr. Marco Palma, Interim Associate Director for Responsive Agriculture at the Texas A&M Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture, and Dr. Tryon Wickersham, Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence & Associate Head for Research in the Department of Animal Science to the National Grazing Lands Coalition – Graze on Over webinar. Drs. Palma and Wickersham are on the forefront of connecting the value of agriculture to improved human health. We will have an opportunity to visit with them about the drivers from consumers that influence the responsiveness of agriculture to meet demands and the abilities of agriculture to produce a highly nutritious product to improve human health.
Be ready for a fun-filled hour of discussions with these two leaders in the field and a plethora of information on how agriculture is responding to meet the needs of our country.
Hosted by Dr. Bill Fox – Central Region Resource Manager, National Grazing Lands Coalition
Click here to register today!
How to Write a Grazing Management Plan
Join a dynamic group of presenters for practical, classroom workshop on how to write a grazing management plan. Click here to learn more and register today!
Developing Your Grazing Plan
Join a dynamic group of presenters for a pasture walk and discussion at the Reed Farm as part of the Maine Dairy Grazing Workshop Series. Click here to learn more and register today!
Sustainable Ranchers Tour | Pennsylvania
The Sustainable Ranchers Tour features leading sustainable ranchers who were at the forefront of advancing a regenerative future for America’s beef industry.
Throughout the 5-state tour, participants engaged with ranchers and farmers who shared their expertise in implementing regenerative practices while navigating the complexities of modern agriculture. Additionally, the tour offers access to technical resources from our esteemed partners, equipping attendees with the essential tools and knowledge to effectively integrate these practices into their own operations.
To learn more and register, CLICK HERE.
Pasture and Grazing Management, and Forage Identification
Join a dynamic group of presenters for a pasture walk and discussion at the Reed Farm as part of the Maine Dairy Grazing Workshop Series. Click here to learn more and register today.
Cattlemen's Roundtable
Florida Grazing Lands Listening Sessions
The National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC) and Florida NRCS, in partnership with local conservation districts and producer groups, are launching a yearlong outreach effort to better understand and support Florida’s ranchers and farmers.
This is 1 of 8 listening sessions across the state to:
Hear directly from producers
Share conservation programs and practices
Build partnerships for healthier lands and herds
These sessions are focused on producers of cattle, goats, sheep, and more, and will cover topics like financial and technical assistance, grazing best practices, and strategies to improve water quality, soil health, and profitability.
Partners: Florida NRCS | FLGLC | Florida Cattlemen’s Association | AFGC | SRM | Local Conservation Districts
Prairie Graze Along
Prairie Graze Along | August 16 | Stops in Eunice and Arnaudville, LA
A 5-stop tour that will provide an introduction to the Cajun Native Prairie and its history. Visit various operations and learn the nutritional value of prairie species and get an introduction of grazing’s importance to the prairie.
Register: https://www.louisianaglci.org/events-1/prairie-ramble
Building Resilience in Forage and Livestock Systems-- Virtual Engagement Series
This virtual engagement series will focus on preparedness to deal with extreme weather events and build resilience for forage and livestock.
Click here to learn more and register today!
Building Resilience in Forage and Livestock Systems-- Virtual Engagement Series
This virtual engagement series will focus on preparedness to deal with extreme weather events and build resilience for forage and livestock.
Click here to learn more and register today!
Building Resilience in Forage and Livestock Systems-- Virtual Engagement Series
This virtual engagement series will focus on preparedness to deal with extreme weather events and build resilience for forage and livestock.
Click here to learn more and register today!
Building Resilience in Forage and Livestock Systems-- Virtual Engagement Series
This virtual engagement series will focus on preparedness to deal with extreme weather events and build resilience for forage and livestock.
Click here to learn more and register today!
Growing Forages and Grain Crops
Register for zoom link: z.umn.edu/foragegrainsolar
Agrivoltaics, or agriculture production underneath solar panels, involves the use of land for both solar energy production and livestock grazing or crop production. Hear from Sabrina Florentino about forage production research and the Rauenhorst Farm Agrivoltaics Project on growing row crops under solar panels.
2025 Northeast Luminary Tour
Join us for the 2025 Northeast Luminary Tour Series! We are excited to welcome Dale Strickler & Dr. Elizabeth Heilman as speakers.
To learn more and register today, CLICK HERE
Baleage Workshop
Baleage Workshop | July 18 | Delta Dairy (Baskin, LA)
A workshop to learn all about how to make baleage, and the nutritional value of baleage. All the whys and hows of making wet hay. $25/person. Lunch included.
Register: https://www.louisianaglci.org/events-1/baleage-workshop-1
Webinar: Flexible Grazing Management on Public Lands
Join NM Healthy Soil Working Group for a two-part presentation and virtual meeting:
6pm—Hear about the Three Creeks Project in Utah, exemplifying innovative, flexible grazing management on public lands and the benefits this type of grazing can bring. Presenters: Taylor Payne from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and Kris Hulvey with the nonprofit Working Lands Conservation.
7pm—Meet with New Mexico ranchers, agency representatives and NGOs to discuss how this approach might work here in our state. Bring your curiosity and ideas to share!
2025 Northeast Luminary Tour
Join us for the 2025 Northeast Luminary Tour Series! We are excited to welcome Dale Strickler & Dr. Elizabeth Heilman as speakers.
To learn more and register today, CLICK HERE
2025 Northeast Luminary Tour
Join us for the 2025 Northeast Luminary Tour Series! We are excited to welcome Dale Strickler & Dr. Elizabeth Heilman as speakers.
To learn more and register today, CLICK HERE
2025 Northeast Luminary Tour
Join us for the 2025 Northeast Luminary Tour Series! We are excited to welcome Dale Strickler & Dr. Elizabeth Heilman as speakers.
To learn more and register today, CLICK HERE
Agrivoltaics Field Day
Agrivoltaics Experience: agriculture and energy cultivation
June 27th 9am-3pm, WCROC, Morris, MN
Presentations and solar site tours.
Cattle and sheep solar grazing
Solar site forages
Grain crops under solar panels
Solar developer perspectives
America's Grasslands Conference
America’s Grasslands Conference co-hosted with Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln - Center for Grassland Studies. Please save the date of June 24-26, 2025! Registration for the conference will open later this year and please also look out for a call for presentations soon. If you are curious about the conference, you can find the program and proceedings from previous grasslands conferences at https://www.nwf.org/grasslandsconference
The proceedings of the 2023 America’s Grasslands Conference: Reconnecting America’s Grasslands are now available here. The 2023 conference served as an opportunity to reconnect grasslands conservation stakeholders including producers, researchers, educators, and others through three days of talks, discussion sessions, field trips and more after not being able to meet in person for four years.
Native Grass and Rotational Grazing Landowner Workshop
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Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition Grazing School
Event start 8am Monday and ends Wednesday, mid-afternoon
Registration is $300 (includes all meals, snacks, materials and instruction)
To keep the experience personal, there is a limit of 30 students!
Young Adult Ranching for Profit Workshop
Are you a young adult with a passion for agriculture, livestock, or regenerative ranching?
Join us June 2–5, 2025 at Wedge Tent Ranch in Faith, South Dakota for the Young Adult Ranching for Profit Workshop—a practical, skill-building experience tailored for the next generation of ranchers.
Led by Caitlin Word, Ranching Advisor and Regenerative Agriculture Specialist, this hands-on workshop will cover:
✅ Financial and grazing management
✅ Regenerative agriculture strategies
✅ Leadership and professional development
📢 Important Reminder:
Hotel rooms are only blocked until May 1st, so if you want to stay in a hotel, book now!
🏕️ On-site camping is available free of charge for all registered attendees.
🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://sdgrass.org/join-sdgc/
Graze On Over: From Field to Heal
Join us for a powerful Mental Health Awareness Month webinar hosted by NatGLC. From Field to Heal brings together Jeff Ditzenberger, Ryan Sexson, Dave Voth, and Troy Bishopp for an honest conversation about mental health in agriculture. These three ag producers will share their personal journeys through stress, trauma, burnout, and the pressure to always “push through.” Together, they’ll explore what healing looks like, how to build support systems, and why it’s okay to ask for help.
CLICK HERE to register!
Sheep Solar Grazing Producer Panel
Register for zoom link: z.umn.edu/sheepsolargrazing
Hear from a diverse group of sheep producers as they share their firsthand experiences with grazing sheep under solar panels, providing valuable insights into both the benefits and challenges they have encountered. These producers will discuss how this innovative practice impacts their operations, the environmental benefits, the economic considerations, and the practical challenges they face in managing livestock alongside renewable energy infrastructure.
Goat Milk Production Field Day
Are you interested in learning more about goat milk production? Join us to learn from university specialists, veterinarians, and subject matter experts. Topics for the field day will include:
Post-kidding to weaning management
Lactation Cycle & Production
Milk Quality
Goat Milk Products
Nutrition
Diseases & Biosecurity
The price includes morning refreshments, lunch, a cheese tasting, and a goody to take home! Registration will start at 8:30 am and the field day will begin at 9:00 am.
CLICK HERE to reserve your spot today!
Organized by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Moore County
Women in Agriculture Leadership Conference
Join WALC 2025!
The NMF&LB Women's Leadership Program, along with partners across the agricultural sector, are proud to host the 2025 Women in Agriculture Leadership Conference (WALC) from April 30-May 2, 2025, at the Inn of the Mountain Gods located in Ruidoso, NM. The 2025 theme is Tighten Your Cinch: Preparing for the Future.
This year marks the 22nd anniversary of WALC and its impact on women in agriculture. Over 250 women from across New Mexico are expected to come together for networking, to develop their leadership skills, and become better prepared to succeed in today’s environment. They will also attend a great tour and hear top-notch entertainment.
CLICK HERE to learn more and register today!
