The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition recognized the Surprenant family as 2024 Master Graziers because of their dedication to excellence in land stewardship and their innovative spirit.

Our second annual Grazing Conference is set to take place March 11-12, 2025 in Springfield, IL. This year’s theme is “Maximizing Every Acre with Managed Grazing.”

We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated Coordinator to join the efforts of the newly created Illinois Forage Grazing Collaborative. The successful candidate will have a background in forage and livestock grazing systems and will be responsible for providing support to Illinois producers through educational resources and statewide events.

In September 2024, the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition (ILGLC) wrapped up its second round of grazing schools, marking another successful effort to support Illinois livestock producers in building profitable, sustainable grazing operations.

Curt Rincker, a lifelong advocate for the beef industry and a visionary in grazing management, was given the Master Grazier Award for his contributions to both his farm and the broader agricultural community.