Join the Kenosha Regenerative Producers Group at our 2025 kickoff meeting where we will be discussing the February workshop with Joel Salatin, 2025 event plans, and upcoming funding opportunities for the group. Located at Honeydripperz Pub.

RSVP by emailing kristine@rootpikewin.org or texting 262-327-0167

Purpose: To plan our cost-share and event goals for 2025 using our recently secured DATCP funds!

Location: Seno K/RLT Conservancy at 3606 Dyer Lake Road in Burlington

RSVP: Please email kristine@rootpikewin.org or text Kristi at 262-327-0167 if you plan to attend

Aerial Drone-Interseeding Demonstration & Cover Crop Discussion

Join the Kenosha Regenerative Producers Group as they visit the Zirbel Farm for an aerial drone interseeding demonstration by Adam Reck. See how drones can be utilized in farming and gardening including broadcast seeding and performing precise liquid applications. An expert cover crop consultant will then share more about the use of cover crops in southeast Wisconsin and answer questions from attendees. This event is free and open to the public. 

Registration is requested and can be completed here.

Date/Time: Saturday, September 14th at 10 am

Location: 29911 75th St (HWY 50) in Salem

Please contact Kristi Heuser with questions at kristine@rootpikewin.org / (262) 883-4018

Join the group's monthly meeting to discuss your regenerative farming goals and the funding opportunities available to help make them happen! During this meeting, the group will discuss the DATCP grant opportunity and determine requests for 2025. This meeting will take place at Seno Conservancy.

Food and beverages will be served. Registration is requested to confirm enough is provided. Please email kristine@rootpikewin.org to register.

See regenerative agriculture on a small scale through a tour of the Thelen Family Farm, a small-scale farm raising organically-fed pigs and chickens on rotated, fresh pastures. Visit with local producers and learn how this family farm is beginning its regenerative journey. Learn about cost-share opportunities to implement regenerative agriculture on your land. 4-H welcome!

Refreshments will be served. Free to attend.

Thelen Family Farm: 32520 116th Street in Twin Lakes

Contact Kirsten Jurcek with questions: kirsten@glacierlandrcd.org

Register Here

Spend a day learning from grazing expert and consultant to farmers and ranchers across the world, Jim Gerrish! This full-day workshop begins inside with a class at Seno Conservancy, includes a catered lunch, and ends with hands-on demonstrations on Starry Nights Farm, a rotationally grazed farm in Burlington.

Jim Gerrish has a BS in Agronomy and a Master's in Crop Ecology. He served 22 years of beef-forage system research and outreach at the University of Missouri, has written two books on grazing and ranch management, and speaks at roughly 25 workshops a year. His research and outreach efforts have been recognized with awards from numerous groups and agencies including the American Forage and Grassland Council, USDA-NRCS, and the American Agricultural Editors Association.

$10 to Attend and Includes Lunch

Seno Conservancy: 3606 Dyer Lake Rd in Burlington

Starry Nights Farm: 7500 352nd Ave in Burlington

Contact Kirsten Jurcek with questions: kirsten@glacierlandrcd.org

Register Here

Tree Planting at Seno KRLT Conservancy - Saturday, April 27th from 9 am-Noon

Join Seno KRLT Conservancy and the Kenosha Regenerative Producers Group to plant native trees! Practice your Silvopasture skills with experienced planters while participating in restoration efforts that will last for years to come! 

Registration is requested and can be completed here. 

Ages 12 and up. Anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult.

Join the group's monthly meeting to discuss your regenerative farming goals and the funding opportunities available to help make them happen! This meeting will take place at Seno Conservancy. Food and beverages will be served. Registration is requested to confirm enough is provided. Register Here.

Please contact kristine@rootpikewin.org if you have any questions.

Join the group's monthly meeting to discuss your regenerative farming goals and the funding opportunities available to help make them happen! We will be sharing the grants awarded, the events planned, and going through the applications for cost-share. This meeting will take place at Seno Conservancy located at 3606 Dyer Lake Road in Burlington. Please contact laura@rootpikewin.org if you have any questions.

Food and beverages will be served. Registration is requested to confirm enough is provided.

Register Here

Bring your friends and family to see the NEW Common Ground Film on the big screen at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside! The highly anticipated sequel to Kiss the Ground, this film dives back into the world of regenerative agriculture and what it means for our food systems. Get answers to your regenerative agriculture questions from a varied and experienced panel including Paul Maggio of Starry Nights Farm, Ron Doetch of Beaver Creek Gardens, Marcus Grignon of the Menominee Nation, and State Senator Lena Taylor. Two showings are available with Q and A beginning at 5 pm.

Ticket Cost: $12

Two Showings: 3 pm and 6:30 pm

Panel Q&A at 5 pm

Purchase Tickets Here

View the Trailer Here

Join the group for our first meeting of 2024 to discuss each farmer’s goals and future funding opportunities! We will be sharing the grants awarded, the events planned, and going through the applications for cost-share that can financially assist you in your 2024 regenerative goals.

Please contact laura@rootpikewin.org if you would like to receive an event reminder or have any questions.

TWO Showings: January 13th at 3 pm and 6:30 pm

Panel Q&A at 5 pm | $12 per person

Bring your friends and family to see the NEW Common Ground Film on the big screen at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside! The highly anticipated sequel to Kiss the Ground, this film dives back into the world of regenerative agriculture and what it means for our food systems. Get answers to your regenerative agriculture questions from a varied and experienced panel including Paul Maggio of Starry Nights Farm, Ron Doetch of Beaver Creek Gardens, Marcus Grignon of the Menominee Nation, and State Senator Lena Taylor. Two showings are available with Q and A beginning at 5 pm.

Purchase Tickets Here: https://tinyurl.com/commongroundmovie

View the trailer at www.tinyurl.com/commongroundtrailer

Join the group for our fourth monthly meeting to discuss each farmer’s goals and future funding opportunities.

Location: Westosha Senior Community Center at 19200 93rd Street in Bristol.

Please contact laura@rootpikewin.org if you would like to receive an event reminder or have any questions.

This event is open to all local farmers interested in taking a deep dive into soil health with Jamie Patton of the USDA. See a rainfall simulation and meet the Kenosha Regenerative Producers, a new farmer-led watershed protection group in Kenosha County. A light lunch will precede the field day.

Join the group for our third monthly meeting to discuss each farmer’s goals and future funding opportunities.

This event will be hosted at Seno Conservancy located at 3606 Dyer Lake Rd in Burlington.

Please contact laura@rootpikewin.org if you would like to receive an emailed event reminder or have any questions.

Join the group for our second monthly meeting to discuss each farmer’s goals and future funding opportunities.

Location: Drew Thelen’s Farm at 32425 116th St Twin Lakes, WI.

Please contact laura@rootpikewin.org if you would like to receive an event reminder or have any questions.

Join the Kenosha County Regenerative Producers Group for their first official meeting!

Learn more about the group and how it can assist you in achieving your personal farming goals.

Be a part of the initial momentum and help to lay the foundation for the group’s long-term targets and strategies!