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Now Accepting Applications - 2025 Sandhills Ranch Internship Program!

We are excited to announce the return of our ranch internship program for its third summer. After two successful seasons, we are eager to...

Introducing the 2024 Sandhills Ranch Interns!

Welcome to the Sandhills! The 2024 Sandhills Ranch Interns have officially started their summer internships. In its second year of the...

The Sandhills Ranch Internship Program is now accepting applications for the 2024 summer season.

The Sandhills Task Force is pleased to announce another season of our highly anticipated and successful internships. Explore a career in...

Sandhills Stories the Podcast

Sandhills Stories is a Podcast featuring ranchers who live and work across a nearly 20 thousand square mile area known as the sandhills...

Now Accepting 2023 VFD Prescribed Fire Recognition Award Applications

Once again, the Sandhills Task Force is offering a Recognition Award for all Sandhills-based Volunteer Fire Departments (VFD) for the...

It's Nebraska Youth Range Camp Time!

We're planning the 59th Nebraska Youth Range Camp this year, which will be held at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in...

Celebrate Wetlands with new Nebraska wetland resources

In collaboration with the Platte Basin Timelapse project, Nebraska Game and Parks has released expanded wetlands educational content....

Announcing Sandhills Ranch Internships

Explore a career in agriculture while gaining hands-on work experience in ranching, livestock production, and rangeland management. The...

Training Announcement: Prescribed Fire

The Niobrara Valley Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) will take place April 9-22, 2023, at the Niobrara Valley Preserve near...

Burner Bob Comes to the Nebraska Sandhills

A long-time prescribed fire advocate is now educating the youth of Nebraska on the importance of prescribed fire and its use to control...

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jan 07
Gordon
Burke Teichert Ranch Profitability Workshop- Gordon
Jan 07, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Gordon, 249 Bridges to Buttes Byway, Gordon, NE 69343, USA
Burke Teichert has decades of experience in farm and ranch management as well as consulting. Burke has managed cattle ranches in a variety of locations. Burke is now a speaker and ranch consultant. This is not something you want to miss!
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Wed, Jan 08
Burwell
Burke Teichert Ranch Profitability Workshop- Burwell
Jan 08, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM CST
Burwell, 83720 Valley View Ave, Burwell, NE 68823, USA
Burke Teichert has decades of experience in farm and ranch management as well as consulting. Burke has managed cattle ranches in a variety of locations. Burke is now a speaker and ranch consultant. This is not something you want to miss!
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Sat, Feb 15
Arnold
Ranchers Night Out at Grazers Bar and Grill in Arnold
Feb 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Arnold, 208 W Arnold Ave, Arnold, NE 69120, USA
Ranchers Night Out is a fun social evening for ranchers to enjoy good food, conversation, and the chance to hear from three different ranchers on their grazing strategies. Each ticket will come with a free drink stub, meal, and the evening speakers.
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Past Events

Ranchers Night Out Niobrara Valley Vineyards
Nenzel
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Ranchers Night Out is a fun social evening for ranchers to enjoy good food, conversation, and the chance to hear from three different ranchers on their grazing strategies. Each ticket will come with a free drink stub, meal, and the evening speakers.
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Ranching for Profit Valentine
Valentine
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Ranch Management Consultants has been teaching ranchers across the globe how to improve their ranching businesses since 1983. Join us in Valentine at the Mid Plains Community College for this one-day workshop as we learn from Ranch Management Consultants owner Dallas Mount.
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Ranching for Profit Arthur
Arthur Community Center
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Ranch Management Consultants has been teaching ranchers across the globe how to improve their ranching businesses since 1983. Join us in Arthur at the Community Center for this one-day workshop as we learn from Ranch Management Consultants owner Dallas Mount.
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Ranch Labor Workshop- Alliance
Alliance
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The Ranch Labor workshop will cover several topics including HR, managing employees, hiring the right fit, internships, interviewing, and much more. Key Speaker for the event is Burke Teichert. Stay for the communication session in the evening with Terryn Dreiling.
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Ranch Labor Workshop-Ainsworth
Ainsworth Elks Lodge
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The Ranch Labor workshop will cover several topics including HR, managing employees, hiring the right fit, internships, interviewing, and much more. Key Speaker for the event is Burke Teichert. Stay for the communication session in the evening with Terryn Dreiling.
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Ranchers Night Out Hitching Post
The Hitching Post
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Ranchers Night Out is a fun social evening for ranchers to enjoy good food, conversation, and the chance to hear from three different ranchers on their grazing strategies. Each ticket will come with a free drink stub, meal, and the evening speakers.
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Ranchers Night Out
Rushville
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Ranchers Night Out is a fun social evening for ranchers to enjoy good food, conversation, and the chance to hear from three different ranchers on their grazing strategies. Each ticket will come with a free drink stub, meal, and the evening speakers.
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Wally Olson Sell/Buy Marketing School
North Platte
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Wally is a Sell/ Buy Marketer that has taught ranchers all across the U.S. how to spot opportunities within the cattle market, improve cash flow, and increase their bottom line.
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30th Anniversary Celebration
Johnstown AM / Valentine PM
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We’re celebrating 30 years of promoting conservation and private, profitable ranching in the Sandhills!
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Ranching for Profit
Mullen
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Ranch Management Consultants has been teaching ranchers across the globe how to improve their ranching businesses since 1969. Join us in Mullen for this one-day workshop as we learn from Ranch Management Consultants owner Dallas Mount.
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Ranchers Night Out - Broken Bow
Kinkaider Brewing Co.
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Beat the cold this winter! Join the Sandhills Task Force for a fun night at Kinkaider Brewing Co. The evening will include information presented by three ranchers on the topic of grazing, a steak dinner, and a happy hour. Cost - $25.00
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Business in Ranching- Atkinson
Atkinson Community Center
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Have you ever wanted to improve your debt management? Or have you wondered why does my accountant need all this information? Or simply thought "I wonder what other producers do to keep their records"? Join us in November where we will have businessmen and ranchers discussing these very topics.
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Business in Ranching- Gudmundsen
Gudmundsen Sandhills Lab
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Have you ever wanted to improve your debt management? Or have you wondered why does my accountant need all this information? Or simply thought "I wonder what other producers do to keep their records"? Join us in November where we will have professionals and ranchers discussing these very topics.
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Tackling Eastern Red Cedar - Ericson
Ericson - Wagon Wheel Saloon
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Join us in Ericson for a free meal, presentation, and discussion on tackling cedar encroachment.
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Tackling Eastern Red Cedar - Stuart
Stuart - Cast Iron Bar & Grille
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Join us in Stuart for a free meal, presentation, and discussion on tackling cedar encroachment.
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Tackling Eastern Red Cedar - Valentine
Valentine - Peppermill Restaurant
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Join us in Valentine for a free meal, presentation, and discussion on tackling cedar encroachment.
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