EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Whether you’re a seasoned grazer, a curious newcomer, or a conservation partner, this is your hub for all things happening across Minnesota’s pastures. From hands-on workshops and field days to pasture walks, grazing schools, and conferences, MNGLCA events are designed to inspire, educate, and connect our vibrant community of land stewards.
Join us to:
- Learn practical tools for soil health, grazing, and livestock management
- Celebrate the incredible work happening across the state
- Network with fellow graziers, conservation partners, and industry experts
Check back often — we’re always adding new events and opportunities to grow your skills, your herd, and your connections!
Cow-Calf Days
Winter 2026 | Locations across MN
Join the University of Minnesota for the annual Cow-Calf Days Seminar Tour, held at multiple locations across Minnesota each winter. With a 50+ year tradition, this event is the state’s premier source of information on cow-calf production, including management, nutrition, efficiency, and marketing. MNGLCA is proud to support this series showcasing the latest technologies, products, and research to help producers stay up to date with industry standards.
Open to the public, Cow-Calf Days is designed for cow-calf producers and allied beef industry professionals, offering valuable networking opportunities and practical insights to enhance your operation.
2026 Series Dates & Locations:
- January 27 – Staples
- January 27 – Fosston
- January 28 – Lancaster
- January 29 – Iron
- February 9 – Mora
- February 10 – Starbuck
- February 11 – Pipestone
- February 12 – Oronoco
- February 13 – Le Sueur
Women in Agriculture Network Conference
February 3, 2026 | Waite Park, MN
Join us for the a day of learning, networking, and inspiration! Several of our MNGLCA staff and board members will be attending, and we’d love to connect with fellow farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals. Explore workshops, panels, and discussions focused on advancing women in agriculture.
Ranching For Profit
February 12, 2026 | Bemidji, MN
Learn the essentials of soil health, how to enhance it through effective management, and the five key principles of grazing. Explore ecological processes and strategies to boost productivity, reduce workload, and increase profit.
Winter Integration Series
February 26, 2026 | Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum, Dassel, MN; 5-8pm
Making the most of each acre: Integrating livestock onto cropland
In this interactive workshop, farmers will learn about important soil, finance, crop, and livestock concepts related to crop and livestock integration. In addition to presentations by Extension Educators, participants will engage in activities to put their newfound knowledge to the test. Participants will walk away from the workshop with knowledge, new connections, and a personalized plan for crop and livestock integration on their farm.
SFA Midwest Grazing and Soil Health Summit
March 3-4, 2026 | Willmar, MN
Join fellow graziers, farmers, and land-stewards from across the region at the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit — a 2-day gathering focused on regenerative grazing, soil health, and livestock integration into cropping systems. Hear from leading experts including Temple Grandin and Keith Berns about innovative practices that build healthy soil, resilient farms, and sustainable livelihoods. The Summit offers hands-on sessions, practical workshops, and opportunities to connect and exchange ideas with other members of the grazing and soil-health community.
GrazeHERS
GrazeHERs is a welcoming, hands-on grazing education experience designed for women at every stage of livestock and pasture management — from just getting started to refining an established operation. Join us for our Zoom sessions and in-person field days, designed for real conversation, hands-on learning, and meaningful connection with other women.
Thursdays @ Noon | Live on Zoom
- May 14 – Foundations of Pasture Management
- May 21 – Soil Fertility & Pasture Fertility
- May 28 – Multi-Species Grazing & Livestock Nutrition
- June 4 – Grazing Math, Stocking Rates & EQIP Opportunities
Field Days
- June 11 - Sleepy Eye, MN | Port-Haven Farm
- June TBA - Blackduck, MN | Little Timber Farm
