Grazing Chat
September 11, 2026 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Via Zoom
Contact: Kable Thurlow
MSU EXTENSION GRAZING CHAT
Growing GRASS Project: Funding Opportunities and Support for Grazing Farmers
Friday, September 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. ET
Virtual via Zoom
Join Michigan livestock producers for our monthly Grazing Chat featuring representatives from the Growing GRASS Project, a national initiative supporting regenerative beef and bison producers through education, technical assistance, certification support, and funding opportunities.
Featured Speakers
Anna Straus
Deputy Director, Growing GRASS Project
Anna leads stakeholder partnerships, program operations, and initiatives that support regenerative beef and bison supply chains.
Sam Henke
Producer Enrollment Coordinator, Growing GRASS Project
Sam works directly with producers to connect them with funding opportunities, technical service providers, and educational resources.
Topics Will Include
- Overview of the Growing GRASS Project
- Producer eligibility requirements
- Enrollment process
- Available funding and reimbursement opportunities
- Support for training, certification, and data collection
- Questions and discussion with participants
Who Should Attend?
- Beef producers
- Sheep producers
- Grazing livestock producers
- Farmers interested in regenerative grazing practices
- Agricultural service providers and educators
Zoom Meeting Information
Kable Thurlow
Michigan State University Extension
Phone: (989) 426-7741
thurlowk@msu.edu
MSU Extension Grazing Chat
Connecting Michigan producers through practical discussions on grazing management, livestock production, and forage systems.
This event is free and open to all interested producers and agricultural professionals.
Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
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