Enhancing grassland ecosystems while sustaining private, profitable ranching
Ranch Experiences
The Sandhills Task Force has teamed up with skilled ranchers to offer an annual summer internship and a longer apprenticeship on ranches in the Nebraska Sandhills. Participants receive hands-on training in ranching and ranch management. The work experience gained is invaluable, as is the opportunity to apply acquired knowledge in real-world experiences and witness firsthand the day-to-day job duties you can expect on a ranch. In addition, transferable skills such as communication and teamwork are obtained.
sandhills task force
IN ACTION
events
HAPPENING NOW
The Sandhills Task Force is dedicated to keeping you informed about events that matter to ranchers, landowners, and others who care about the Sandhills. From workshops and field days to community gatherings and conservation-focused meetings, these events offer valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and engage. Click the link below to explore our calendar of upcoming events across Nebraska and the surrounding region.
Events sponsored by the Sandhills Task Force can also be found here.
board member
SPOTLIGHT
Steve Fairbairn
Steve is the Nebraska State Partners for Fish and Wildlife Coordinator for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. He has spent 23 years with the Partners for Wildlife program, serving in South Dakota and North Dakota before moving to Nebraska in 2022. In his free time, Steve enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing, hiking, gardening, and homebrewing beer and wine. He currently resides in Buffalo County.
2025
Impacts
Ranch Internship
117
Applicants
Conservation
50,250
Acres
