Dale Schmitz and his son Joey manage approximately 100 cow-calf pairs on a mix of native and improved cool-season pastures. With a couple years of experience out-wintering cattle on pastures, Dale will share valuable tips and tricks that he has learned. This pasture-walk offers a unique opportunity to see a successful rotational grazing system in…

The 2024 Forage Council Grazing School is scheduled for two full days, Sept. 27 & 28, in Verndale. Greg Judy and Isaac Tappenden with Green Pastures Farm will be our guest speakers. We will be offering a mix of sessions on basic grazing techniques as well as in depth sessions for advanced grazers. Clinicians & Presenters…

Can’t attend the full Forage Council Grazing School, but networking and a locally-sourced dinner sound just right? All are welcome to join for conversation and a delicious meal. Join us at 4:30PM for a social hour featuring table topic discussions. A local foods dinner, prepared by Chef Joel London, will be served at 6PM. Appetizers include…