The 2026 Northeast Grazing & Livestock Conference will be held in Manchester, NH, on January 30-13, 2026 and also virtually through Whova.
This deep dive into topics specific to raising pasture-based livestock in the Northeast will feature talks from farmers and researchers. Keynote speakers Loren and Lisa Poncia of Stemple Creek Ranch will share insights from their years of ranching experience.
Featured Sessions¶
Planning for the Future & Dancing with Mother Nature¶
Learn how Loren Poncia uses rotational grazing, intentional cattle genetics, and adaptive pasture management to build a resilient ranching system that works with natural cycles.
Improving Persistence and Productivity of Hay Fields: Dr. Heather Darby¶
Learn practical strategies for improving perennial forage performance, including species and variety selection, fertility management, and harvest and storage practices that support long-term stand persistence and forage quality.
100% Grass Dairy: Cost of Production & Management: Sarah Flack¶
Get key insights from a multi-year Northeast research project, including cost of production benchmarks, calf-raising without grain, milk quality outcomes, and whole-farm nutrient management in 100% grass-fed systems.
Rooted in Profit: The Intersection of Regeneration and Profitability¶
Caitlin Word of the Noble Research Institute connects soil health and grazing management to real economic outcomes, showing how regenerative practices can strengthen whole-farm profitability and business resilience.
Learn more and register here.