2026 Great Lakes Grazing and Forage Conference
March 19, 2026 9:00AM - 3:30PM
CTE John C. Magnus Center
Contact: Kable Thurlow , Brittany Schultz
Great Lakes Grazing & Forage Conference
Join us at a new facility and new location!!!
CTE John C. Magnus Center
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 9:00am-3:30pm
Breakout Sessions including:
- Forage Research Update from MSU
Dr. Kim Cassida, MSU Forage Specialist - You NEED a Grazing Plan
Dr. Ben Bartlett, Longtime Grazier - Preventing & Dealing with Hay Fires
John Strieter, Strieter Farms, Bayport, MI &
Jerry Lindquist, MSU Extension (Retired) - Experiences with Virtual Fencing- the “No Fence”
Containment System - Panel Discussion of Farmers and Agri-business
And many more!!!
For the full event agenda, please follow the registration link below.Registration Fee BEFORE March 15, 2026: $65
(Covers all sessions, lunch and breaks)
At-the-door registration: $75
(Lunch not guaranteed with late registration)
To register online visit: https://bit.ly/GLFGC2026
For more information or help registering, contact:
Brittany Schultz • Phone: 989-426-7741 • Email: msue.gladwin@county.msu.edu
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