2022 Ladies Ranching Retreat!

An annual event, started in 2018, Ladies’ Ranching Retreat brings the rancHER community together to network, learn and share. Farming and Ranching women from throughout the west-central region (and often other parts of the province) come together for the day for a Keynote presentation, various sessions focused on a variety of topics, a chance to shop local at the mini-market and network with other farming and ranching women.

Join West-Central Forage Association on August 19, 2022 at Go Hard Ranch for a full day of learning opportunities and networking with other incredible ranching women.

Itinerary:

7:00am-8:00am (Optional) Morning Yoga Class

8:00am-9:00am Registration & Coffee/Mimosa Bar

9:00am-9:15am Introduction

9:15am-10:30am Keynote: Lauren Sergy - Persuasion & Negotiation, How to Influence with Integrity

10:30am-11:00 Networking & Market Opportunity

11:00am-12:15 Producer Panel: Generational Transitions on the farm

12:15-1:30 Lunch

Afternoon Activities: choose to attend a workshop/demonstration or more casual and intimate campfire talks with our local experts.

Demonstrations:

• Cattle Reproduction - AI, preg-checking and more! Hosted by a animal health expert.
• DIY tips and tricks from a Farrier (Audrey Williams, Blue Eyes Horseshoeing)

Cozy Campfire Chats:

• Sparking creativity and business development with an expert in digital design and brand management (Melanie, Urtica Design)
• Cattle Nutrition, Feed, and Body Conditioning (Courtney O'Keefe MSc. - Ruminant Nutritionist)

1:30-3:00 Workshop & Demonstration Session

3:00-3:30 Networking & Market Opportunity

3:30-5:00 Workshop & Demonstration Session

5:00-5:30 Cocktails & Networking

5:30 Banquet

6:00 Evening Keynote Speaker - Entrepreneur, Educator, Abundance and Feminine Business Mentor Kristin Lopez

7:00 Music and Networking