We will be announcing 2025 Northeast Luminary Tour locations and registration information soon!
Dale Strickler is an internationally recognized agronomist, speaker and consultant for more than 30 years of experience in agronomy, pasture management, and soil and crop advising while working in academia as in private industry. Dale has developed highly effective crop and grazing systems for numerous farms and ranches with a range of often challenging climates and soil types. Dale has consulted in every region of the USA and as far away as Hungary and South Africa. He is the author of the best-selling books, Drought Resilient Farm, Managing Pasture, and The Complete Guide to Restoring Your Soil, which was named a top ten farming book by Modern Farmer.
Dr. Elizabeth Heilman is a co-founder of Regenerative Wisdom and ecology educator with over three decades of experience. Her work integrates human and ecosystem ecology with social and political contexts, focusing on soil health, water cycle restoration, local food systems, and community based regenerative practices for sustainable living. Elizabeth is also a professor of ecology and science education at Wichita State University. Elizabeth has authored five books and over 60 articles, and has delivered keynotes at events such as the Soil and Water Conservation Society, NCAT, and Farm to Fork conferences in Missouri and Virginia. She brings a unique perspective that connects environmental health with emotional well-being, offering insights into building resilient communities and ecosystems.
Learn more about our speakers at Regenerative Wisdom.
COLLABORATIVELY ORGANIZED AND HOSTED BY:
The New England Grazing Network. The 2025 Workshop Partners include Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, Vermont Grass Farmers Association, UMaine Extension, Cornell Cooperative Extension Capital Area Ag & Hort. Program, Berkshire Agriculture Ventures, and the Northeast Pasture Consortium.
GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:
This program is generously supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement NR243A750008C009 and The Cedar Tree Foundation