Dale Strickler and Dr. Elizabeth Heilman are coming to farms across New England. Come to one, some, or all! Each workshop will be unique and focus on topics relevant to the host farm. Luminary Tour series is designed for farmers, service providers, and those interested in regenerative agriculture. Discover innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture and holistic land management. Half the day will be spent in the fields and the other half in a classroom.

• Attend one or more — each event is ticketed separately

• Lunch included

• Space is limited, registration required (no tickets sold at the door) 

• 30$ for farmers, 60$ for non-farmers

Event Dates

July 12 — Wolfe’s Neck Center, Freeport, ME - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

July 14 — Vermont State University, Randolph, VT - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

July 15 — Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

July 18 — Hawthorne Valley Farm, Ghent, NY - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Meet the Luminaries

Dale Strickler: Agronomist, consultant, and author of Drought Resilient Farm, Managing Pasture, and The Complete Guide to Restoring Your Soil. Dale brings decades of experience designing effective pasture and cropping systems across the globe.

Dr. Elizabeth Heilman: Ecology professor, keynote speaker, and co-founder of Regenerative Wisdom. Elizabeth integrates environmental and emotional well-being, focusing on soil health, water cycles, and regenerative community systems.

The Luminary Tour is organized by the New England Grazing Network and supported by:

• Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment

• Vermont Grass Farmers Association

• UMaine Extension

• Granite State Graziers

• Cornell Cooperative Extension – Capital Area Ag & Hort Program

• Berkshire Agricultural Ventures

• Northeast Pasture Consortium