Pasture Walks across Illinois: Farmers invited to learn grazing techniques for greater profitability

BREESE, Ill. — The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition announced the continuation of its free Pasture Walk series for livestock producers, with upcoming fall dates planned across the state.

These on-farm events give land and livestock owners the opportunity to see various grazing practices in action, explore successful techniques for local conditions and connect with other producers in the region.

“The ILGLC Pasture Walk series is designed to offer practical, hands-on learning experiences that help producers maximize their grazing operations,” said Christian Lovell, executive director of the ILGLC.

“These events feature a variety of topics, including forage selection, fencing and watering systems and winter grazing strategies, giving both new and experienced producers options to increase farm profitability and efficiency.”

Participants at each pasture walk will have the chance to tour pastures, observe and discuss rotational grazing setups and learn from fellow producers about what works in their region.

Upcoming Events

• Nov. 16 — Stockton: Virtual fencing, soil health and winter grazing.

• Dec. 14 — Ina: Grazing cover crops and other winter strategies.

To learn more about these events and to RSVP, visit www.ilgrazinglands.org/events.

Save the date for ILGLC’s Annual Conference in Springfield, March 11-12, to hear from expert speakers and connect with producers from across the state.