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

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9:50am MST

Working to Live or Living to Work?

Saturday January 25, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am MST

Running a small farm is hard. Join Dylan from Sandy Seed Farm, an intensive small-scale vegetable operation, for strategies on finding balance between a fulfilling personal life and a bustling professional life.

Speakers

Dylan Fagden

Owner/Operator, Sandy Seed Farm

Dylan has been running Sandy Seed Farm for the last four years, since its creation in Moab, Utah to its current home in Montrose, Colorado. He has also worked at a larger certified organic operation in Logan, Utah, where he learned the farming ropes. After years of working hard on... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am MST
Center Room

Breakout Session

11:05am MST

How do I Unplug from Conventional Practices?

Saturday January 25, 2025 11:05am - 12:05pm MST

Center Room

With input costs rising, commodity prices stagnant, the constant threat of financial ruin, and the number of ag producers in steady decline. Jason will demonstrate tools, practices and perspective to help you unplug from the noise and map a way forward without the anchor chain of the status quo.

Speakers

Jason Wrich

Regenerative Cattle Rancher, Wrich Ranches

Jason transitioned from conventional Black Angus seedstock production to a more sustainable approach, eliminating pharmaceuticals, synthetic fertilizers, and subsidies through intensive land and herd management. Co-founding Beefinitiative.com with Texas Slim, he connects consumers... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 11:05am - 12:05pm MST
Center Room

Breakout Session

1:05pm MST

What's New in Colorado Water

Saturday January 25, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm MST

Center Room

Learn about Robert Sakata's new role and unique perspective as the first Colorado Agriculture Water Policy Advisor, and how producers can get involved with regional initiatives and access resources to advance climate smart practices.

Speakers

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 →

Saturday January 25, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm MST
Center Room

Breakout Session