Western CO Soil Health, Food and Farm Forum: Full Schedule

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8:35am MST

It Takes a Village

Saturday January 25, 2025 8:35am - 9:35am MST

Building soil health is a journey as personal and unique as raising a child. How can we navigate this journey to the best of our skills and abilities, to create something that has benefits far beyond the farm/ranch gate? How can working with our communities reduce the load? Nicole will shine a light on communities that have shifted the conversation and are taking actions towards resilience, health, wealth and wellbeing.

Speakers

Nicole Masters

Founder, Integrity Soils

Since 1999 Nicole has been involved in regenerative food systems. Throughout that 20+ years as an educator, nothing excites her more than passing on her passion for regenerative soil stewardship. Although she is formally trained in soil science, organizational learning, pattern thinking... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 8:35am - 9:35am MST
Auditorium

Keynote

2:20pm MST

Roots of Renewal: Navigating Change Through Flexibility and Legacy

Saturday January 25, 2025 2:20pm - 3:45pm MST

Auditorium

In an ever-evolving world, balancing innovation with tradition is the key to navigating change. Hear from leaders who have successfully blended history with innovation to respond to challenges and transform opportunities into enduring impacts. Join us for an inspiring discussion on cultivating resilience through legacy and adaptability.

Moderators

Steve Hale

Rancher, Western Heritage Farms

Speakers

Jorgiea Raftopoulos

Rancher, Two Bar Sheep Co

Jorgiea Raftopoulos is a third-generation sheep and cattle rancher working directly with the public to share her family’s story and educate about where our food comes from. Jorgiea believes that everyone is directly impacted by agriculture and she strives to connect producer and... Read More →

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 →

Roy Pfaltzgraff

Farmer, Pfaltzgraff Farms, LLC

Roy and his parents operate Pfaltzgraff Farms, LLC, a 2,200-acre dryland farm south of Haxtun, CO, where Roy was born and raised. Under his father's pioneering vision, the farm has transformed from growing two to three crops annually to twelve last year. While still using some commercial... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 2:20pm - 3:45pm MST
Auditorium

Plenary