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Build a Regenerative Grazing System Contest

  • Effingham Events Center 1501 West Fayette Avenue Effingham, IL, 62401 United States (map)

NEW IN 2026
Build a Regenerative Grazing System Contest

For teens and young adults age 14 - 22.

10 AM – 1 PM | Thursday, July 16, 2026 | Effingham

Held in conjunction with the Heart of America Grazing Conference

Be creative as you plan a successful regenerative grazing system using adaptive practices. The contest includes a short quiz on your understanding of adaptive grazing practices. Then, apply what you’ve learned by mapping out a grazing system, including forage maintenance, pasture design, and grazing rotation schedules.

You’ll have help

Each team will have access to a mentor. Resources to help you prepare will be available after June 1.  

Schedule

  • 9:50 AM: Check-in

  • 10 AM – Noon: Contest

  • 12:15 PM: Complimentary Lunch

  • 1 PM: Award Announcements

Age Divisions

  • High School (as of Fall 2026)

  • Post High School (thru age 22)

Compete as Teams of 2 or 3 participants, or register as individuals and meet your teammates at the contest.

Prizes

  • The top team members in each division will receive a prize.

  • Each participant will receive a grazing stick.

REGISTER FOR FREE

Looking for more while you’re in Effingham?

Register for the full Heart of America Grazing Conference, including a tour of the Curt Rincker farm, at the reduced rate of $35.

The conference begins at 1 PM, Wednesday, July 15 and ends at 4:30 PM Thursday, July 16. 

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