Learn the innovative practices that are taking root in modern farming at the 2024 Heart of America Grazing Conference, Feb. 19-20.    This two-day conference is where you’ll witness the power of ‘real farmers, real success’ firsthand. Delve into the transformative practices of pasture management, learn the secrets of soil health that underpin profitable farming, and see how native warm-season grasses and custom grazing can be game-changers for your operation. Major sponsor and conference organizer is the Greenacres Foundation. This Foundation stands as a beacon of regenerative farming, just a stone’s throw from downtown Cincinnati. Spanning over 1200 acres, it’s not only a model of sustainable agriculture but also an educational hub that inspires a new generation of farmers. With its hands-on approach, Greenacres is dedicated to demonstrating the best practices in agriculture, education, and the environment. green-acres.org

Scheduled Sessions include: 

· Dan Glenn, Deep Grass Graziers Farm – Choosing and developing cattle genetics to suit your needs 

· Lyda Garcia, Ohio State University – How animal handling directly affects meat quality and carcass price 

· Monte Bottens, IL Crop & Livestock Farmer – Farming thousands of row-crop acres and improving margins through cover crops and livestock 

· Dr. Jason Salchow, MO custom grazier, veterinarian, and adjunct professor at Missouri State University – How to build a profitable custom grazing operation from scratch to over 600 head 

· Chad Bitler, Research Director, Greenacres Foundation – Native Warm Season Grasses can benefit a grazing farm, provided they are established correctly 

· Matt Isaacs, Isaacs Angus Farm; Cattle producer and winner KFGC 2023 Forage Spokesperson Competition.

· Jim Linne, White Clover Farm, grass-fed beef farmer and retired gastroenterology physician – Finishing grass-fed beef and the financials of direct-to-consumer marketing 

· Additional speakers & topics to be announced soon. 

Registration includes Coffee and pastries each day, Lunch each day, Dinner on Monday evening. Registration for this event will close on Monday, February 12th at 12:00pm. Register online here.