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Friday, January 24
 

8:30am MST

Welcome Remarks
Friday January 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am MST
Speakers
avatar for Robert Sakata

Robert Sakata

Agricultural Water Policy Advisor, Colorado Department of Agriculture
Robert Sakata serves as the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Ag Water Policy Advisor, a new position approved by the 2023 Colorado General Assembly, and is also president of Sakata Farms in Brighton, Colorado.Robert was born and raised in Colorado and grew up on his family farm... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am MST
Auditorium

9:00am MST

Wool’s Forgotten Legacy: A Journey of Renewal
Friday January 24, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Jeanne will share her family’s powerful story of adaptation in natural resource management and the evolving wool market by shedding light on the timeless, often unseen labor in agriculture that feeds and clothes the world. Hear her reflections on navigating challenges, criticisms, and the deep passion that drives this essential work
Speakers
avatar for Jeanne Carver

Jeanne Carver

Founder, Shaniko Wool Company
Jeanne is leading an economic and rural revival by emphasizing traditional skills, food origins, and strengthening local supply chains. At her family's Imperial Stock Ranch (est. 1871), she and her late husband Dan shifted from selling commodity lamb and wool to retailing ecologically... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Auditorium

12:45pm MST

Screening of 'Hold Our Ground' Film Series
Friday January 24, 2025 12:45pm - 1:25pm MST
The "Hold Our Ground" film series highlights the challenges facing Colorado's agricultural community and showcases the innovative work of producers who promote soil health and adapt to climate change. We invite you to enjoy your lunch in the auditorium while viewing these three episodes. 

Episode One (9 minutes): "Hold Our Ground" informs the public about the importance of soil health and how it is intimately connected to water issues in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West. The film features Colorado farmers and ranchers who are engaging in soil health practices and inspires the public to learn more about conservation agriculture.

Episode Two (14 minutes): “Farmers on Soil Health” profiles Colorado farmers Michael Vicente, Greg Vlaming, Robert Sakata, Roy Pfaltzgraff, David Harold, and Kyler and Emily Brown as they work to improve the health and resiliency of their soils and farms.

Episode Three (15 minutes): “Ranchers on Soil Health” profiles Colorado ranchers George Whitten, Julie Sullivan, Mike Peterson, Nancy Roberts, Nick Charchalis,and Donald Valdez as they work to improve the health and resiliency of their
soils and ranches.
Friday January 24, 2025 12:45pm - 1:25pm MST
Auditorium

1:30pm MST

Value, Challenges and Rewards of Certifications
Friday January 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Certifications can open doors to new markets, increase consumer trust, and demonstrate a commitment to quality and sustainability, but also come with unique challenges. Join local producers to discuss the tangible benefits, potential roadblocks, and long-term rewards of certification to help you make informed decisions about those that best align with your values and goals.
Moderators
avatar for Jeanne Carver

Jeanne Carver

Founder, Shaniko Wool Company
Jeanne is leading an economic and rural revival by emphasizing traditional skills, food origins, and strengthening local supply chains. At her family's Imperial Stock Ranch (est. 1871), she and her late husband Dan shifted from selling commodity lamb and wool to retailing ecologically... Read More →
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Ernie Etchart

Rancher, Etchart Livestock
Ernie Etchart, partner in Etchart Livestock, Inc. along with his brother George, owns a second generation sheep ranching operation out of Montrose. They raise 4000 merino cross ewes and farm 1100 acres in the Uncompahgre valley. The sheep summer on Horsefly Peak areas and they winter... Read More →
avatar for Matt Springer

Matt Springer

Farmer, Grey Owl Garden
Matt Springer has spent most of his life working with plants as a farmer, gardener, wildcrafter, and nerd. Originally from Interior Alaska, Matt now lives in Paonia, Colorado, where he runs Grey Owl Garden, a certified organic farm specializing in medicinal herbs, produce, and experimental... Read More →
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Cloe Parker

Regenerative Rancher, Parker Pastures
Cloe Parker is regenerative rancher and business owner living in the pristine mountains of Colorado on her family’s ranch along with hundreds of cattle, an abundance of grass, a few good horses.She, at 19, completely took over her family's meat company and now helps hundreds of... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Auditorium
 
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