NWC to host UW Seminar on agricultural trends and agritourism

On Thursday, April 3, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will facilitate a Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar in Powell addressing ways to expand traditional agricultural operations. 

The seminar, hosted by Northwest College, is titled “Wyoming AgVentures: Exploring Agriculture, Agritourism and Ranch Life.” 

“Agriculture is constantly evolving. New things come up, old things come back around,” says Makayla Getz, a Park County extension educator who is helping organize the session. “It is not the exact same field it was when our grandparents were in the tractors, combines and when they were out feeding cattle.”

During the seminar, Getz and Hailey Sorg, Wyoming’s Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute extension educator, will address agricultural marketing and how traditional agricultural producers can benefit from agritourism. 

Lincoln County extension educator McKenna Julian will speak about dual species grazing. Barton Stam, Hot Springs County extension educator, will talk about working with government agents and other partners and practicing regenerative grazing. 

“If you have any curiosity about what you may want to do when it comes to ranching this is the perfect workshop to come to. You’ll meet a variety of people, hear a variety of speakers, and have the opportunity to network and have questions answered,” says Getz.

The event begins at 5 p.m. in Northwest College’s Yellowstone building, located at 331 W. Seventh St., and is also available via Zoom. 

Community members can register for one or more sessions at https://bit.ly/rmal-series.

For community members and students not attending the program as part of a course, the cost is $25. The session includes a free meal for registered participants who attend the seminar in person.