Apply for the 2025 Wallace Stegner Center EDR Program Collaboration Certificate Course
Apr
30
10:30 AM10:30

Apply for the 2025 Wallace Stegner Center EDR Program Collaboration Certificate Course

  • Utah Section of the Society for Range Management (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Wallace Stegner Center Environmental Dispute Resolution (EDR) Program is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Collaboration Certificate Course. This 7-session online course teaches mid- and upper-level professionals working on environmental, natural resource, and public policy issues the “art and science” of collaborative problem-solving and conflict resolution through lectures, case studies, peer-to-peer sharing, discussion, and simulation exercises. 

Applications are due April 30, 2025. Apply online here.

The Collaboration Certificate Course starts September 17, 2025; session dates and times are posted on the course webpage. Tuition is $1,600. Limited scholarships may be available.


Course participants will acquire:

  • Awareness and skills to help them harness the co-creative potential of conflict and participate in multi-party collaborative processes;

  • Techniques for identifying opportunities for collaborative problem-solving, as well as skills for convening, facilitating, and sustaining collaborative efforts; and

  • Experience assessing whether a situation is ready for a collaborative approach.

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Western Range Management Academy: Expanding the Ranch Portfolio
May
7
to May 8

Western Range Management Academy: Expanding the Ranch Portfolio

Utah State University Extension has joined with Intermountain Farmers Association to establish an ongoing ranch management seminar series focused on the Intermountain West. The series will provide high-quality educational opportunities for ranchers and allied industry professionals.

The Western Ranch Management Academy will hold three seminars in 2025 and four more in 2026. These seminars will each cover topics critical to the long-term success of ranching in the Intermountain West. Experts on specific topics will present material designed to provide the attendees with a working knowledge of the subject in an interactive setting. Ranchers will have the opportunity to network with subject-matter experts and other producers looking to improve their operations.

Ranchers and allied industry professionals will benefit from this deep dive into all facets of successful ranch management. To accommodate an intimate learning environment, class sizes will be limited.

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Western Range Management Academy: Developing the Wildlife and Recreation Enterprise
Aug
20
to Aug 21

Western Range Management Academy: Developing the Wildlife and Recreation Enterprise

  • Utah State University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Utah State University Extension has joined with Intermountain Farmers Association to establish an ongoing ranch management seminar series focused on the Intermountain West. The series will provide high-quality educational opportunities for ranchers and allied industry professionals.

The Western Ranch Management Academy will hold three seminars in 2025 and four more in 2026. These seminars will each cover topics critical to the long-term success of ranching in the Intermountain West. Experts on specific topics will present material designed to provide the attendees with a working knowledge of the subject in an interactive setting. Ranchers will have the opportunity to network with subject-matter experts and other producers looking to improve their operations.

Ranchers and allied industry professionals will benefit from this deep dive into all facets of successful ranch management. To accommodate an intimate learning environment, class sizes will be limited.

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Western Range Management Academy: Cattle Marketing Options for the Western Rancher
Nov
11
to Nov 12

Western Range Management Academy: Cattle Marketing Options for the Western Rancher

  • Utah State University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Utah State University Extension has joined with Intermountain Farmers Association to establish an ongoing ranch management seminar series focused on the Intermountain West. The series will provide high-quality educational opportunities for ranchers and allied industry professionals.

The Western Ranch Management Academy will hold three seminars in 2025 and four more in 2026. These seminars will each cover topics critical to the long-term success of ranching in the Intermountain West. Experts on specific topics will present material designed to provide the attendees with a working knowledge of the subject in an interactive setting. Ranchers will have the opportunity to network with subject-matter experts and other producers looking to improve their operations.

Ranchers and allied industry professionals will benefit from this deep dive into all facets of successful ranch management. To accommodate an intimate learning environment, class sizes will be limited.

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47th Annual AZ/UT Range Livestock Workshop and Tour
Mar
25
to Mar 27

47th Annual AZ/UT Range Livestock Workshop and Tour

  • Utah Section of the Society for Range Management (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thank you for your interest in the 47th AZ/UT Range Livestock Workshop and Tour.  The dates are March 25-27, 2025. Tuesday, March 25, will be the workshop at the Grafton Building in Hurricane. Wednesday, March 26, will be the workshop at the North Event Center in Orderville. The tour will be on the Arizona Strip on Thursday, March 27. We are excited to have Dr Temple Grandin as our keynote speaker at the workshop! Please register for a free ticket!

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Rancher Drought Summits
Mar
19
to Mar 21

Rancher Drought Summits

  • Utah Section of the Society for Range Management (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come learn what is available for ranchers to help deal with drought. Representatives from Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Trust Lands Administration, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, UDAF-Grazing Improvement Program, Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah State University Extension will share information and ideas for drought mitigation.

Cattlemen’s, Farm Bureau, Utah Public Lands Council and Woolgrowers are working with us to get the word out.

Come with Questions, Bring your neighbor.

  • Moab: Wednesday March 19, 2025, 6 pm at the Old Spanish Trail Arena
    Conference Room

  • Cedar City: Thursday March 20, 2025, 6 pm at the Heritage Center Room 1

  • Richfield: Friday March 21, 2025, 6 pm Sevier County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall

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Utah Weed Control Association Conference
Feb
19
to Feb 20

Utah Weed Control Association Conference

  • Utah Section of the Society for Range Management (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2025 Utah Weed Control Association Conference

“Telling Your Story”

Join us for this years conference where we cover a wide range of subjects from Riparian Grazing, to New Aquatics on Utah lists, to Biocontrol application and success stories.

Come learn about the new SIIPA 2.0 and the Wildlife Habitat Assessment Tool (WHAT).

Vendors will be there with live hands on product demos and will be available to answer all of your questions.

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Beef Days
Feb
18
to Feb 19

Beef Days

  • Utah Section of the Society for Range Management (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

JOIN US FOR UTAH BEEF FIELD DAY! Come and learn about the latest innovations and economic tools to boost productivty on your farm or ranch. This Event will feature expert-led discussion, hands-on demonstrations, and a trade show with top industry vendors. 

LOCATIONS:
Logan, UT: February 18, 2025 | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | Lunch provided | Sign up here!
Richfield, UT: February 19, 2025 | 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. | Dinner provided - February 20, 2025 | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | Lunch provided | Sign up here!

You won't want to miss this opportunity to network with fellow cattlemen, explore new technologies, and gain valuable insights for your operation. 

*Please note: we will be introducing producers to the Rangeland Analysis Platform that will allow them to better understand forage production on their ranch and rangeland.  It will be helpful to bring along a laptop computer or tablet to follow along with the program.

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Exploring the Boundaries of Virtual Fence Webinar
Jan
23
10:00 AM10:00

Exploring the Boundaries of Virtual Fence Webinar

  • Utah Section of the Society for Range Management (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Topic: Virtual Fence Economics

Date & Time: Thursday, January 23 at 9am PST

Learn more and register now!

Virtual fence (VF) uses invisible barriers, established by Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates, to influence livestock movement with a combination of auditory and electrical cues without a physical fence.

Join us to learn about VF economics, including the benefits, costs, returns over time, and tools to help make informed decisions. We hope this webinar will empower you to effectively evaluate VF for sustainable rangeland management. Learn more and register!

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Nov
6
to Nov 7

Utah Section Meeting- Society for Range Management

Register Now!

November 6-7, 2024

Snow College- Ephraim, UT

Presentations Include:

Conflict Management- Jordan Katcher, University of Utah Environmental Dispute Resolution Program

La Sal Sustainability Collaboration

Big Game Data and Range Treatments

Tall Forbs Pinyon Jay Research

Banquet (Dinner and Awards)- Guest Speaker Karen Hickman, SRM President

Sagebrush Coalition

Using Drones for Weed Treatments- Jody Gale, Utah State University Extension

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NCBA/BQA Stockman Stewardship Event
Aug
23
to Aug 24

NCBA/BQA Stockman Stewardship Event

  • Utah Section of the Society for Range Management (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SAVE THE DATE

USU Extension will be hosting the NCBA/BQA Stockman Stewardship Event this year in Richfield, UT.  Only four places in the nation are selected to host this every year; this is the first time Utah has been selected.  Registration opens late spring- more information to come!

https://www.stockmanshipandstewardship.org/

For more information please Ethan Gilliam:

Ethan Gilliam

Assistant Professor / Sevier County Director

BQA State Coordinator-Utah

Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources
Office: (435) 893-0474 | Mobile: (208) 400-0733

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Aug
15
11:00 AM11:00

Exploring the Boundaries of Virtual Fence

  • Utah Section of the Society for Range Management (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Topic: VF 101 & Vendor Comparison 

Date & Time: August 15 at 10am PDT

Learn more & Register 

The recording will be sent to those who registered

 

Summary:

Join us to learn about the basics of virtual fence (VF) technology, including an overview of the components, potential applications, and compare the current and emerging VF vendors. We hope this webinar will empower you to effectively evaluate VF for sustainable rangeland management. This 1-hour webinar is the first of a three-part series on VF. Learn more and register!

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Young Rancher Workshop
Aug
13
to Aug 15

Young Rancher Workshop

  • Utah Section of the Society for Range Management (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Calling all young ranchers!

Working Lands Conservation and the Utah Grazing Improvement Program are hosting a Young Rancher Workshop August 13-15 in Duchesne County. This workshop is FREE for producers, including food, lodging, and mileage reimbursement. We will go on ranch tours, learn from ranch management experts, and build a community of beginning producers in UT.

Questions? Registration? Contact Terrell Thayne (435-630-0051, tthayne@utah.gov) or Katie (858-705-8826, katie@workinglandsconservation.org) for more information.

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Grass Identification Course
Jun
22
to Jun 23

Grass Identification Course

  • Rinker Rock Creek Ranch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will be offering a two-day field course taught by Justin Trujillo (author of A Field Guide to Grasses and Grass-like Plants of Idaho) that will focus on learning the basic morphology of grasses and grass-like plants. This course will cover identification of mostly cool — and some warm-season grasses common in the sagebrush steppe. Students will receive a plant press, hand lens and identification book for the course fee.

This course does not include meals; those enrolled should plan to bring food/snacks and water into the field each day. There is limited onsite camping available — contact for reservations.

This course is eligible for six continuing education credits through the Society for Range Management.

Cost is $75 per person

Register early — the course is limited to 20 participants.

Questions? Please email Justin Trujillo (jjtrujillo2003@gmail.com) or Tracey Johnson (traceyj@uidaho.edu)

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Summer Field Tour
Jun
11
to Jun 12

Summer Field Tour

  • Utah Section of the Society for Range Management (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tuesday June 11

*Bring your own lunch and water/eat before you come

  • 12:00- 12:15 Meet at Grand County Transit Hub/Lions Park parking lot just south of the river bridge

  • 12:15- 1:00 Drive to Bull Canyon Overlook and Dinosaur Track Site

  • 1:00- 1:30 Discuss/ (Bathrooms)

  • 1:30-2:45 Drive to Rincon

  • 2:45-3:15 Discuss

  • 3:15-4:15 Drive to Pinhook Battleground- (will drive past Bull Canyon Bathrooms again)

  • 4:15-4:45 Discuss

  • 4:45- 5:10 Drive to South Mesa Bull Hog Site (Will drive past Castle Valley Overlook Bathrooms)

  • 5:10-5:40 Discuss

  • 5:40 End

*To get back to Moab, folks can drive about an hour via the river road through Castle Valley (the way we came), the sandflats road, or the loop road (pending road construction).

*There are more options for hotels and food in Moab, keep in mind that the tour on Wednesday will begin at Newspaper Rock at 8:00am. If you are camping, it will be cooler in the mountains, Buckboard and Dalton Spring Campgrounds, or Monticello and Foy Lakes are good options with outhouses and campsites (no hookups). They are about 30 minutes from Newspaper Rock)

Wednesday June 12

*Bring your own lunch and water

  • 8:00 Meet at Newspaper Rock (1-hour 10 min drive from Moab, 35 min drive from Monticello)

  • 8:00-8:20 Discuss/ (Bathrooms)

  • 8:20-8:30 Drive to Dugout Ranch

  • 8:30-8:45 Matt Redd Ranch History

  • 8:45-9:00 Criollo Cattle

  • 9:00-9:30 Range Studies

  • 9:30-11:00 Drive to Glade Pit

  • 11:00-11:30 Discuss

  • 11:30-12:10 Drive to Bears Ears

  • 12:10-12:40 Discuss and Lunch (Bring your own)

  • 12:40 End

Optional:

If you have time and want to see more in the area we would suggest: Mule Canyon Kiva, Butler Wash Ruins (1- mile Hike), Edge of the Cedars Museum in Blanding, Bluff Fort in Bluff, or San Juan Hill down the Comb Wash Road

SRM Board Meeting (for board members)

  • 12:40-3:00 Drive to USU Moab (1850 S Aggie Blvd)

  • 3:00-4:00 Board Meeting

  • 4:00 Meeting Adjourn

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Utah Beef Field Day
Feb
29
to Mar 1

Utah Beef Field Day

  • Utah State Univeristy (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2024 Utah Beef Field Day will take place on Feb 29th and March 1st at the USU South Farm. We have organized some great presentations, and our Producer Panel will focus on direct-to-consumer marketing. Thursday night’s meal will be brisket, adn we will have a steak lunch on Friday.


Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/utah-beef-field-days-tickets-795630370857?aff=oddtdtcreator


For questions or more information, please contact Ryan Larson

Phone: 435-797-0784
Email: ryan.larsen@usu.edu


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Feb
6
to Feb 8

Soil Health in the West Conference and Beginner Workshop

  • Dixie Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2nd Biennial Soil Health in the West Conference will be held February 6th-8th in St. George, Utah at the Dixie Convention Center. The Utah Soil Health Partnership is bringing together world-renowned experts along with farmers and ranchers from around the region who are are implementing soil health and regenerative agriculture principles.

Registration Opens Nov. 9, 2023
Learn more here.

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Dec
5
8:00 AM08:00

Utah and Arizona Invasive Weeds Workshop

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Hurricane, UT

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

6 AZ CEUs Available (pending approval)

$15 and lunch is included. Please register with the provided QR Code

 

Please join us for this one-day invasive weeds workshop. A variety of speakers will present updated information about pesticide law, safety, and local invasive weed updates

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Jul
10
to Jul 14

Range Camp

  • SUU Mountain Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Range Camp will be held at the SUU Mountain Center, close to Cedar City. Students who have an interest in learning about natural resource management should attend this camp. The Utah Range Camp is unique in providing students with a complete picture of the natural resources system (soil, water, plants, and animals), with an emphasis on the use and management of Utah’s rangelands. The knowledge obtained at the Camp provide all participants with a competitive edge at state, regional, and national level rangeland judging contests.

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