Conference Overview — Vermont Grass Farmers

A deep dive into topics specific to raising pasture-based livestock in the Northeast.

The conference is the largest of its kind in New England, gathering over 300 participants from the Northeast for two days of networking and educational workshops.

Programming prioritizes peer-to-peer farmer networking and practical implementation of managed grazing practices. Meet fellow graziers, share your experiences, and gain valuable insights from industry experts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge in the field of grazing

Sponsor the Conference

Interested in sponsoring or tabling at the trade show? Sponsor support makes it possible to deliver high-quality education and community building—and ensures your organization is front and center with the people shaping the future of pasture-based livestock production.

Full sponsorship packages and benefits can be found here

Questions about sponsorship or tabling? Email Kate Turcotte at kturcotte@wolfesneck.org.

Lodging

DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, NH

Make the most of your conference experience by staying in our official hotel block! Conveniently located at the event venue, the hotel offers comfortable accommodations, discounted group rates, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow attendees outside of sessions.

Meet the Keynote Speakers

Loren and Lisa Poncia of Stemple Creek Ranch are our keynote speakers at the 2026 Grazing & Livestock Conference. Loren is a fourth-generation rancher, carrying forward his family’s legacy in local agriculture. Together, he and Lisa have built Stemple Creek Ranch into a nationally recognized model of regenerative agriculture—raising 100% grass-fed beef and lamb and pasture-raised pork, all with a commitment to soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

Stemple Creek Ranch

Organized and Hosted by

The New England Grazing Network, Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, Granite State Grazers, Vermont Grass Farmers Association, American Farmland Trust, Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture, UMaine Extension, Cornell Cooperative Extension Capital Area Ag & Hort. Program, USDA – NRCS NH and more.

Generously Supported by

The Cedar Tree Foundation, USDA-NRCS Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI), USDA-ARS.

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