Events
Mid America Grassland Contest
4-H and FFA teams should save June 2 and 3 for the 2026 Mid America Grassland Contest to be held in Springfield, Missouri. The contest showcases youth knowledge and skills in grassland management.
Cropland Grazing Pasture Walk
What does a cropland-to-pasture conversion on a diversified farm look like after three years?
Dairy Grazing Pasture Walk: Scales Mound
This operation utilizes a mix of annual and perennial forages, and the walk will cover how the grazing system is managed across the season.
Dairy Grazing Pasture Walk: Quincy
See how one Illinois producer is combining cover crop grazing with traditional perennial pasture to keep dairy cattle on grass as much of the year as possible.
Heart of America Grazing Conference 2026
The Heart of America Grazing Conference comes to Illinois on July 15–16 in Effingham. This annual conference brings together graziers from across the Midwest for two days of speakers, farm tours, and practical learning focused on improving regenerative grazing systems.
Build a Regenerative Grazing System Contest
Be creative as you plan a successful regenerative grazing system using adaptive practices. The contest includes a short quiz on your understanding of adaptive grazing practices. Then, apply what you’ve learned by mapping out a grazing system, including forage maintenance, pasture design, and grazing rotation schedules.
Grow and Graze: Producing High-Value Forage Webinar
Growing quality forage is the foundation of animal health and productivity. This webinar will feature Harry Cope of Cope Grass Farm and we'll discuss what separates high-quality forage from average pasture and how to establish a rotational grazing strategy to improve forage production.