Sustainable Ranching Gathering
Building Resilient Leaders in Agriculture
Colorado State University
September 11 + 12th 2024
Registration Closed
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Registration Closed ⋆
Day 1: 1 PM-8 PM MST
Day 2: 8 AM-3 PM MST
Location
Colorado State University
AgNext facility, Ft. Collins, Colorado
What you can expect
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Feedyard and Processing Facility Tour
Gain insights into state-of-the-art practices in ranching and livestock management.
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Fun + Entertainment
Enjoy an evening of delicious food and live music by Taylor Shae, fostering community and connection on campus.
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Curated Conversations
Participate in discussions on business economics, land stewardship, and dynamic next-generation ranch businesses.
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Wolf Reintroduction Update
Stay informed about the latest developments in Colorado's reintroduction of wolves and the impact on ranch families.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of our confirmed speakers!
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Janie Van Winkle
VAN WINKLE RANCHES
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Robbie LeValley
LEVALLEY RANCHES + HOMESTEAD NATURAL MEATS
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John Ritten, Ph.D.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | AGNEXT
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Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph. D.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | AGNEXT
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Sara Place, Ph.D.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | AGNEXT
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Lily Edwards-Callaway, Ph.D.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | FOOD SYSTEMS
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Ken Smithmier
Vice President, Commercial Sourcing, Pet Nutrition, North America
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Leann Saunders
WHERE FOOD COMES FROM, INC.
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Christy Wyckoff, PhD
Wildlife Ecologist & Owner/Operator of Redwing Ranch
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Sarah Fox
Director of Sustainable Food Systems goes here
Strengthen Your Ranch
In just two days, you’ll gain practical insights on sustainable ranching and how global changes impact family operations like yours.
Connect with fellow women ranchers, acquire actionable strategies, and build the knowledge you need to strengthen both your ranch and your business. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and empower yourself for the future.
Hosted by
Proudly Sponsored By
Our event is made possible by the dedication and contributions of our valued sponsors!
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Mars Pet Nutrition is part of Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. We have 85,000 Associates across 50+ countries dedicated to one purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™. With 85 years of experience, our portfolio of brands serves the health and nutrition needs of the world's pets – including brands PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, NUTRO™, GREENIES™, SHEBA®, CESAR®, and IAMS™.
As a family business and guided by our principles, we are privileged with the flexibility to fight for what we believe in – and we choose to fight for our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
Learn more at www.mars.com
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AgNext is a leader for research in animal and ecosystem health while enhancing profitability of the supply chain and serves as the crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers to come together to innovate real time solutions for sustainability animal agriculture. Our research focuses on advancing the science of animal agriculture to ensure a continued safe, secure, and nutritious food supply.
Our mission is to identify and scale innovation that fosters the health of animals and ecosystems to promote profitable industries that support vibrant communities.
What we mean by “Women”
Let us be clear, if you identify yourself as a woman, no matter the complexity, we welcome you at Women In Ranching.