Virtual Fencing & Dairy Grazing | MNGLCA
On-Farm Field Day

Virtual Fencing & Dairy Grazing

Date: Monday, May 19, 2026
Location: West Central Research & Outreach Center, 46352 State Hwy. 329, Morris, MN 56267
Time: 9:30 am Registration · 10:00 am – 1:00 pm · Lunch included
Virtual Fencing & Dairy Grazing field day

Join Dr. Bradley Heins for a hands-on field day exploring dairy grazing management and the use of Nofence virtual collars. Learn how virtual fencing can expand grazing access and improve herd management, with a focus on how these tools work in a dairy system.

Attendees will enjoy a farm tour and pasture walk to see Nofence virtual collars in action, gain insights on sustainable grazing practices, and have the opportunity to network with fellow farmers, landowners, and conservation enthusiasts. Representatives from NRCS and Nofence will also be on hand to share updates and answer questions. Light morning snacks, coffee, and lunch will be provided.

This event is ideal for farmers, landowners, and anyone interested in sustainable grazing and innovative livestock management.

What to expect

  • Farm tour and pasture walk with Nofence virtual collars in action
  • Insights on dairy grazing management strategies
  • Demonstration of how virtual fencing expands grazing access
  • Updates and Q&A with NRCS and Nofence representatives
  • Networking with fellow farmers, landowners, and conservation enthusiasts
  • Light morning snacks, coffee, and lunch provided

Featured speaker

Dr. Bradley Heins
Dr. Bradley Heins
Professor of Dairy Management, University of Minnesota West Central Research & Outreach Center
Brad Heins is a Professor of Dairy Management at the University of Minnesota's West Central Research Center in Morris, Minnesota. His research and Extension program focuses on best management practices for organic dairy production, forages for grazing, crossbreeding of dairy cattle, group rearing of calves, and renewable energy for dairy production systems. The Center operates a 130-head certified organic herd and a 160-head conventional grazing herd. Dr. Heins also serves on the Minnesota Organic Advisory Task Force.