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Thursday, January 23
 

1:00pm MST

PRE-EVENT WORKSHOP: From Application to Approval: Mastering Grant Proposals
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Grants can be intimidating, but if you approach them as part of your business planning they can be an important part of growing or improving your enterprise. In this three- hour workshop, explore best practices at framing and managing available food and ag grants. Guests can expect to learn the following:
 What grants are the best fit for your farm, ranch and food business goals
 How to frame a good set of goals and scope of work for your grant proposal
 Aligning your grant work plan with a budget funders want to invest in
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Dawn Thilmany

Dr. Dawn Thilmany

Professor and Director, NW and Rocky Mountain USDA Regional Food Business Center, Colorado State University
Dr. Dawn Thilmany is a Professor of Ag and Resource Economics with Colorado State University and has served as the co-Director of CSU’s Regional Economic Development Institute and also co-directs the Northwest and Rocky Mountain USDA Regional Food Business Center. Dr. Thilmany specializes... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Libby Christensen

Dr. Libby Christensen

Statewide Food and Agriculture Specialist, Colorado State University Extension
Dr. Christensen works with businesses and communities across the state to leverage food and agriculture as a driver for community and economic development. Beyond her impactful work, she and her husband are the proud owners of Routt Distillery in Steamboat Springs, where they craft... Read More →
avatar for Martha Sullins

Martha Sullins

Extension Front Range Regional Specialist – Food Systems and Business Management Administration, Colorado State University
Martha is on the leadership team for the Rocky Mountain and NW USDA Food Business Center and Extension Specialist at CSU. Her work focuses on developing tools and information to help livestock producers and fruit and vegetable growers throughout the state identify and reduce business... Read More →
avatar for Jessica Callen

Jessica Callen

Agriculture and Natural Resources Specialist, Larimer County
Jessica Callen collaborates with many local agricultural organizations to tackle the challenges of producers in Northern Colorado and promote soil health through educational events, resources, and community outreach. Her most notable accomplishments include organizing the Farm2LocalBiz... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm MST
North Room
 
Friday, January 24
 

10:15am MST

Engine Essentials: A Hands-On Guide to Repair and Maintenance
Friday January 24, 2025 10:15am - 12:30pm MST
Learn how to understand, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and maintain small engines. This workshop will cover both two- and four-stroke engines with the second hour being hands-on.
Speakers
avatar for Greg Krush

Greg Krush

Farmer
Greg has farmed his entire life, growing up on a poultry farm, 20 years in the dairy business, 20 years with a wholesale nursery and now running grass-fed steer near Hotchkiss. He has maintained and repaired all of his own equipment and currently has a collection of vintage Oliver... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 10:15am - 12:30pm MST
North Room

2:45pm MST

Soil Health Made Simple: DIY Toolbox for Actionable Insights
Friday January 24, 2025 2:45pm - 5:00pm MST
In this hands-on session, learn practical methods for soil health observation and evaluation using your own senses and common household items. Bridging the gap between science and stewardship these tools assess soil health in an accessible way that is easy to replicate on your own land. Walk away with actionable insights for improving soil health, the key to ecosystem function!
Speakers
avatar for Anna Clare Monlezun, PhD

Anna Clare Monlezun, PhD

Rangeland Ecosystem Scientist, Graze LLC & Rangeland Living Laboratory Inc
Dr. Anna Clare Monlezun is a rangeland ecosystem scientist, systems thinker, and collaborative facilitator. She considers herself a life-long student of nature who thrives in interdisciplinary work environments, assisting stakeholders in the interface of ranching and conservation... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 2:45pm - 5:00pm MST
North Room
 
Saturday, January 25
 

9:50am MST

Diversity Matters
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:50am - 12:05pm MST
The land is calling to you. These voices are nuanced and increase in volume depending on soil health, plant and microbial diversity, and your management. This two-hour workshop will be a deep, geeky, yet practical dive on how you can increase diversity and its benefits to you in cropping, horticultural or livestock systems.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Masters

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 9:50am - 12:05pm MST
North Room

1:05pm MST

Calibrating Sprayers for Optimal Efficacy
Saturday January 25, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm MST
Imagine controlling your spray like a maestro conducting a symphony, ensuring every droplet lands exactly where it needs to. With sprayer calibration, you're the mastermind behind efficient pest control, weed management, and even fertilizing, all while conserving resources and maximizing effectiveness. It’s a blend of science and art—fine-tuning pressure, nozzle selection, and speed to achieve a flawless performance. So grab your tools, check your flow rates, and get ready to see your sprayer work like never before.








Speakers
avatar for Todd Ballard

Todd Ballard

Tri-River Area Agronomy Specialist, Agronomy Professor, CSU Extension
Todd Ballard has four years of experience with CSU Extension, starting in the Golden Plains Area and currently in the Tri-River Area. He has a background in commercial agriculture and holds a B.A. in Mathematics and an M.S. in Agriculture from Western Kentucky University, as well... Read More →
avatar for Katie Alexander

Katie Alexander

Small Acreage and Marketing Agent, Colorado State University
Katie Alexander has worked for CSU Extension for three years as the Small Acreage and Marketing agent. Katie earned her B.S. in Soil and Crop Sciences from Colorado State University where she took a soil conservationist position with the USDA-NRCS for over thirteen years. That time... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 1:05pm - 2:05pm MST
North Room