2026 Northeast Grazing & Livestock Conference

A Confluence of the Northeast Grazing & Livestock Conference & the Northeast Pasture Consortium Annual Meeting.

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

We’re especially delighted to welcome Loren and Lisa Poncia of Stemple Creek Ranch as keynote speakers. They’ll share insights from their years of ranching experience alongside regional grazing experts and practical farmer panels covering all aspects of grazing.

January 30-31, 2026 | In-Person at DoubleTree in Manchester, New Hampshire or Online via Whova

EARLY BIRD PRICING DEADLINE: 15% discount price for all tickets purchased before December 18th!

We have scholarships – Apply Below:

With generous support from the Cedar Tree Foundation we are pleased to be able to offer scholarships! Apply now to receive a grant to offset registration and a portion of event costs. 

A variety of scholarships are available to offset registration and lodging costs.

TO APPLY: Complete the following form and one of our conference organizers will follow up with more information.

Thanks to our conference grantors at the Cedar Tree Foundation for helping us keep our conference accessible to all who wish to attend.

Explore the Conference Program:

Lodging:

DoubleTree Manchester

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.

Here is the link to reserve your spot!

Interested in sponsoring or tabling at the trade show?

SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE!

We’re very excited about this year’s program and the chance to connect with farmers and grazing professionals across the region. 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. Our conference platform, Whova, offers sponsors year-round visibility through tiered recognition and a virtual “booth” with space for videos, photos, and downloadable handouts. We’ll be glad to help you get set up early so your booth is ready as soon as participants begin registering.

Sponsorship opportunities include:

  • $3,000 Top Grazier Sponsor
  • $1,500, $1,000, or $500 Sponsor Levels
  • Or purchase a 1/8 page ad in the conference program for $250.

Full sponsorship benefits can be found here.

To secure your sponsorship or if you have any questions, email Kate Turcotte at kturcotte@wolfesneck.org.

Collaboratively 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.