Ten participants, aged 14 to 22, were given a hypothetical 50-acre plot of land and asked to plan a regenerative grazing system that allowed for easy access to water, appropriately-sized paddocks for rotational grazing, and quality forage production.

ILGLC wrapped up the 2026 Heart of America Grazing Conference by recognizing three Illinois producers with the Master Grazier Award: Rick Adams, Terry Becherer, and Perry Hottes.

Pasture Walks remain one of ILGLC's lowest-barrier, highest-impact programs: free to attend, regionally distributed, and built entirely around producer-to-producer learning.

For the second year in a row, a grazier has received the Illinois Leopold Conservation Award, one of the state’s highest honors for environmental stewardship.

ILGLC hosted its third Grow and Graze webinar of the year, bringing producers together for a practical, discussion-driven conversation about navigating winter grazing challenges and preparing for the spring season.