Livestock producers in Southwest Washington have formed a farmer-led association to share information, support each other, and protect the land. The SW Washington Grazing Association offers education and networking opportunities around animal production systems and conservation grazing practices that build soil, support habitat, and provide a livelihood for rural families. Membership is open to everyone . Business meetings occur twice a year with events monthly.
Program Contacts:
- Stephen Bramwell (WSU Extension): bramwell@wsu.edu
- Sarah Hamman (Ecostudies Institute): shamman@ecoinst.org
- Sierra Smith (WSU Extension): sierra.smith1@wsu.edu
- Nora White (Thurston Conservation District): NWhite@thurstoncd.com
Visit the SW WA Grazing Association Facebook group for producer-producer knowledge, event, and resource-sharing.
RECENT EVENTS
March 31, 2022. The second meeting of the Grazing Association was held in Chehalis in March 2022. As well as discussing business matters and upcoming educational events we were joined by Yvonne Rynearson of the Northwest Agricultural Business Center. She gave a presentation on two regional meat-producers cooperatives. See her slideshow here: Meat Producer Organizations.
Watch the full video of the meeting here: March 31, 2022 Grazing Association Meeting
November 2022 Webinar: Soil basics and soil management in pastures. Presented by Thurston Conservation District
April 2023 Webinar. Cattle Economics and how to beat the budgets
March 3, 2022 Webinar: A Conversation with Ranchers’ Stewardship Alliance