The Grass-Based Livestock Working Group was formed in July 2008 to:

• Create a diverse and inclusive support network for grass-based farm and food business people
• Promote innovation, conservation, and information-sharing in the grass-based livestock sector
• Help grass-based livestock agriculture realize potential ecological, economic, and social benefits

What the working group does:

• Addresses practitioners’ most pressing issues using sound research and effective knowledge transfer between participants
• Identifies educational programs and resources for established and beginning practitioners
• Meets quarterly to learn from one another and discuss:
  • Profitable grazing management
  • Grazing, wildlife, and the environment
  • Grass-based branding and supply chains
  • Grazing policy and education

Each year, the working group funds research and demonstration grants in these focus areas.