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The Stockman Grass Farmer's Live Events 2026

Live Event — In Person

Build new relationships with like minded producers and soak up the wealth of information.

 Don’t miss these great opportunities to learn from multiple respected leaders of the grassfed movement

SGF's Gathering at Polyface

August 21-22 and Hosted by Joel Salatin at Polyface Farm

$300

LAUNCHING YOUNG FARMERS

From No Land. No Money. To Full-Time Farming.

In 2026, we’re bringing together eight young farmers who started with nothing and built real, working farm businesses—some owning land, some leasing, some solo, some partnered, some married, some not.

Over two powerful days, they’ll share the unfiltered truth behind their journeys:

  • What worked — and what didn’t

  • The failures, setbacks, and hard lessons

  • The breakthroughs that made profitability possible

  • The patterns and principles that turned ideas into income

This is not theory.
This is real-world farming experience, shared by people who were once exactly where you are now.

You’ll walk away with proven strategies you can apply immediately—whether you’re dreaming of starting a farm or working to make your current operation more efficient, resilient, and profitable.

 

What’s Included

  • Polyface breakfast and lunch both days

  • Vendors and resources you can use right away

  • Life-giving fellowship with people who get it

  • Honest stories that turn obstacles into opportunity

    America has never had a greater need—or opportunity—for young farmers. This can-do, future-focused gathering is designed to equip, inspire, and connect the next generation of agricultural leaders.

    Each testimony brings fresh creativity to common hurdles—and practical solutions you can model on your own farm. You’ll leave knowing that farm success is not out of reach—and with the confidence that your path forward is possible.

    The ideas and systems shared here have the potential to reshape American agriculture.

    Come learn.
    Come connect.
    Come be part of the team.

Save My Seat (August 21-22)

Year-round Grazing School

Learn How to Graze 365 Days a Year with Steve Kenyon

November 6-7, 2026 • Omaha, Nebraska

Two Full Days of Practical, Profit-Focused Grazing Education

Investment: $450

What if you could reduce feed costs, extend your grazing season, improve your soil, and build a more resilient grazing operation—all while increasing profitability?

That's exactly what you'll learn during this intensive two-day Year-round Grazing School with Steve Kenyon, author of The Calendar of the Year-round Grazier and monthly columnist for The Stockman GrassFarmer.

Whether you're trying to graze later into the winter, start earlier in the spring, or eliminate unnecessary feeding days altogether, Steve will show you the practical systems that successful producers use to graze nearly every day of the year.

This isn't theory.

It's a proven management system you can begin implementing as soon as you return home.

Who Should Attend?

This school is ideal for:

  • Cow-calf producers
  • Stocker operators
  • Sheep and goat producers
  • Graziers looking to reduce winter feed costs
  • Producers wanting healthier soils and more productive pastures
  • Anyone interested in improving profitability through better grazing management

Whether you're just getting started or already rotationally grazing, you'll leave with practical ideas you can put to work immediately. 

 

Why Attend?

Every extra day your livestock harvest their own feed instead of you delivering it can have a significant impact on your bottom line.

During these two days, you'll learn practical systems that can help you:

  • Extend your grazing season
  • Reduce feed and equipment costs
  • Improve soil health
  • Build drought resilience
  • Increase pasture productivity
  • Develop a year-round grazing plan
  • Improve long-term profitability

If you're serious about grazing more days each year and building a stronger operation, this school will provide the knowledge and confidence to help you get there.

Reserve Your Seat Today

Join Steve Kenyon in Omaha for two days of practical, field-tested instruction that can change the way you manage your grazing operation for years to come.

Investment: $450

Seats are limited to provide an engaging learning experience, so early registration is encouraged.

What You'll Learn

Over two information-packed days, Steve will walk you through the principles, planning, and practical management needed to become a successful year-round grazier.

Day 1: Building the Foundation

Year-round Grazing Introduction

  • The mindset and management behind 365 days of grazing

Growing Soil

  • The art of carbon sequestration
  • Building healthier, more productive pastures

Grazing Concepts

  • Understanding how grazing works

Grazing Principles

  • Understanding why grazing works

Cell Design

  • Creating grazing systems that improve efficiency

Hands-on Cell Design Workshop

  • Apply what you've learned to real-world situations

Day 2: Putting the System to Work

Grazing Charts & Pasture Planning

  • Create a grazing plan that works all year

Summer Water Systems

  • Water solutions that improve grazing efficiency

Dormant Season Grazing

  • Grazing through spring, fall, and winter

Stockpiled Grazing

  • Using forage as your lowest-cost feed source

Drought Planning

  • Prepare before drought becomes a crisis

Crop Residue Grazing & Intercroppings

  • Opportunities for working with crop farmers

Swath Grazing

  • Can annuals become part of your grazing system?

Bale Grazing

  • Feeding livestock with a grazing mentality

Winter Water Systems

  • Reliable water solutions during freezing conditions

What Can Go Wrong

  • Common mistakes—and how to avoid them

Meet Your Instructor

Steve Kenyon

Steve Kenyon has spent decades helping producers improve their grazing systems through better planning, healthier soils, and practical management.

As the author of The Calendar of the Year-round Grazier and a longtime contributor to The Stockman GrassFarmer, Steve has taught producers across North America how to extend grazing seasons, lower production costs, and create more profitable operations.

His teaching style combines real-world experience with practical solutions that work on actual farms and ranches.

Register for Year-round Grazing School
Hotel information and additional event details will be emailed after your registration is confirmed.

hear from live event attendees...

** Great conference. I probably learned more in two days than a year alone in my fields. - Nzdon GAP
** Awesome event. It was an honor to be here and meet you all. God bless you and thank you for what you all do. - Jmulvihill GAP
** The presentation on soil health was outstanding, very informative and critical to figure differentiation of regenerative farming. -  T&AKaras GAP
**Great conference. I thought it was a good balance of thought provoking principles and concrete practical advice and illustrations. Joel and Steve make a good team. - S.Simpson GBS
** Learning from Joel is like drinking from a water hose. He’s got so many ideas, and it's fantastic. This has been worth far more than the investment. -B.Wort GMS
** Enjoyed Joel’s stories as usual. Especially enjoyed real stories of experience with number of things that didn’t go right. Feels more realistic. Charlotte Complements Joel great. It’s a great combo. Charlotte is very experienced as well and certainly has great content. -N. Keeley GSM

Give us a call (800-748-9808) or drop us an email (Doug@stockmangrassfarmer.com) with any questions...

pictures from live events...