Business of Grazing teaches you how to manage your grazing lands by: Calculating gross margins and identifying profitable ventures to scale while phasing out underperforming areas, Understanding cost-benefit analysis of key investments like water and fencing through real-life case studies, and Creating detailed grazing plans to guide daily operations, support business goals and seize opportunities.…
Join us for a one-day interdisciplinary symposium bringing together researchers, health professionals, rural health advocates, policymakers, and community leaders from Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Oklahoma to explore the critical intersection of water quality and rural health. Clean water is fundamental to health, yet many rural communities face unique challenges in maintaining and accessing safe…
The annual Conservation in Action Tour is a live showcase of practical and profitable conservation management practices and sustainable farming systems. Farmer-led demonstrations provide national leaders from the entire food and agriculture value chain with critical perspectives to harness for program design, outreach, implementation, and accelerating the adoption of conservation practices at scale.
Connect with other graziers from across the state of Kansas in a telephone conversation with grazing management experts on the SECOND MONDAY of each month, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. These informal discussions cover all aspects of grazing management. This is an opportunity to learn how you can use complementary forages to extend your grazing season,…
Noble Grazing Flint Hills Series offers ranchers education and guidance to effective grazing management and business strategy. With region-specific tools and practical guidance, this series helps you embrace adaptive grazing while boosting productivity and profitability. Space is limited to the first 35 participants. This series is designed as a complete program, so participants are expected to…
The Dynamics of Soil Health, Diversity, and Insects This two day conference will kick off with an afternoon with Dr. Thomas Dykstra, and hold onto your seats because it finishes with Dr. Jerry Hatfield. You'll see the full spectrum presented from soil biology, to plant health, climatology, and insects. All of the pieces come together…
The Dynamics of Soil Health, Diversity, and Insects This two day conference will kick off with an afternoon with Dr. Thomas Dykstra, and hold onto your seats because it finishes with Dr. Jerry Hatfield. You'll see the full spectrum presented from soil biology, to plant health, climatology, and insects. All of the pieces come together…
The Dynamics of Soil Health, Diversity, and Insects This two day conference will kick off with an afternoon with Dr. Thomas Dykstra, and hold onto your seats because it finishes with Dr. Jerry Hatfield. You'll see the full spectrum presented from soil biology, to plant health, climatology, and insects. All of the pieces come together…
Save the date for June 17th! Confirmed topics include: Native Plants and Gardens, The Wonderful World of Honey Bees, and Planting your own succulent pots. More information will be announced later.
Join NCAT Agriculture Specialists Darron Gaus and Cody Brown for a virtual workshop series that will: • Discuss the state of water in the Ogallala Aquifer and the High Plains • Highlight water conservation practices • Introduce producers to conservation funders • Explore drought resilience . . .and more!
This hands-on experience introduces youth to agriculture, leadership, and cultural heritage while exploring Kansas State University's College of Agriculture and the historic community of Nicodemus. The Switzer/KSU Agriculture Camp for Youth is a week-long program designed to introduce young people to agriculture, leadership, and the history of farming. During the camp, students visit Kansas State University’s College of…
Join us for a free, monthly one-hour webinar hosted by the Kansas Soil Health Alliance featuring farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag professionals providing insightful views and sharing personal experiences on how they are working to improve and protect Kansas's soil. The webinar is on Zoom from noon-1pm on the last Thursday of every month.