Southwest Wisconsin Grazing Network
Southwest Wisconsin Grazing Network
Grant, Green, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties
The Southwest Wisconsin Grazing Network connects graziers and facilitates peer-to-peer education for the success of managed grazing in Grant, Green, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties.
Learn more about upcoming pasture walks and events.
Pasture Walks
If you’re interested in receiving pasture walk and event updates, or would like to host a pasture walk, please contact Jordyn Sattler at jordyn.sattler@wisc.edu or 608-228-0208.
July 22, 2026 – 6:00-8:00 PM
Jeff Troester
2620 County Road A, Mineral Point, WI
Key Topic(s): Weed control, biosecurity, flies & ticks, and more.
Hosting organization: UW-Madison Division of Extension
August 9, 2026 – Early evening TBD
Laura Daniels
3345 Edgington Road, Cobb, WI
Key Topic(s): Prescribed fire on pasture.
Hosting organizations: Southern Driftless Grasslands and Pheasants Forever
August 26, 2026 – 5:00-7:00 PM
Banigan Farms – Kyle Banigan
18762 County Road N, Blanchardville, WI
Key Topic(s): Converting cropland to pasture, rotational grazing.
Hosting organization: Lafayette County
No registration required.
August 28, 2026 – 8:30 AM-3:45 PM
Managed Grazing Workshop
303 W Chapel Street, Dodgeville, WI
Key Topic(s): Custom grazing business planning with feedback from lenders & conservation specialists.
Hosting organizations: Goldens Sands Resource Conservation & Development Council and Southern Driftless Grasslands
September 17, 2026 – 2:00-4:00 PM
Seven Seeds Farm – Michael Dolan
5079 County Road Z, Spring Green, WI & 6511 Hillside School Rd, Spring Green, WI
Key Topic(s): Virtual fencing and silvopasture.
Hosting organization: Uplands Watershed Group