The 2026 Heart of America Grazing Conference will be held in Effingham on July 15th and 16th, marking Illinois’ first time hosting the five-state event in several years. Highlights include a farm tour at Curt Rincker’s operation, a keynote on cattle genetics and grazing by “cattle coach” Steve Campbell, and sessions on virtual fencing, cropland and bale grazing, and multi-species grazing. There’s also a “Build a Regenerative Grazing System” competition for ages 14 to 22. Registration is open now at ilgrazinglands.org/events/heart-of-america-grazing-conference.
HEART OF AMERICA GRAZING CONFERENCE COMES TO EFFINGHAM JULY 15-16
Jun 23, 2026 | 11:55 AM