Field Day: Bouressa Family Farm

All women farmers, landowners and conservationists from Waupaca, Outagamie, Brown and surrounding counties are welcome to attend-- whatever your background, from beginners to experts!

Come experience the Bouressa Family Farm! See how grazing impacts soil health and farm health and how a grazing plan gets you set up for success.

Resource Experts Attending:

Rachel Bouressa, Bouressa Family Farm

Wisconsin Women in Conservation Host: Kirsten Slaughter & Alicia Razvi, Wisconsin Farmers Union

Snack provided:

Fresh pie for our snack! 

Location:  Bouressa Family Farm

Rachel grew up as fifth generation on a dairy farm in central Wisconsin and in 2014 Rachel returned to her family’s farm to raise direct-market, 100% grass fed and finished beef. Bouressa Family Farm animals are on pasture year round, with access to fresh grass daily during the warmer months and grassy hay and alfalfa in the winter. Rachel believes in the value and need for perennial, restorative agriculture and agricultural systems modeled after natural ecosystems.

Event Details:

• Event is free to attend but registration is required and space is limited.
• All women, or anyone who identifies as such in a significant way, are welcome to attend – from  landowners to farmers to conservationist enthusiasts – whatever your background, from beginners to experts! Our WiWiC events follow a Learning Circle model, with ample time and a safe space for story sharing, networking and collaborative learning. We all have something to both share and learn together.
• Dress for the weather.  Bring a sunhat, sunscreen and good walking shoes.
• This event is outdoors and no masks are required. Social distancing is encouraged.
• Photos will be taken at this event and used for educational purposes only by WiWiC and the partner groups.  If you do not wish to have your picture taken, let the on-site WiWiC host know.
• WiWiC is a family-friendly space and you are welcome to bring your children.  We will have some independent kids activities available.

About Wisconsin Women in Conservation

WiWiC is a state-wide collaborative effort led by the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union, Renewing the Countryside and Marbleseed (formerly MOSES).  A three-year multi-faceted project funded by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), WiWiC brings together Wisconsin women landowners to connect and learn about conservation practices, resources, and funding opportunities.