On-Farm Workshops
Join us at our on-farm educational workshops, hosted on farms and ranches throughout TX!
Our workshops, designed for groups of 25–30 producers, feature farm or ranch tours led by host producers, in-depth lessons, hands-on demonstrations by expert educators, and opportunities to connect with fellow producers.
These workshops are a great way to learn new farming methods and strategies in a casual and supportive setting.
Regenerating Rangeland to Enhance Biodiversity
Regenerating Rangeland to Enhance Biodiversity
@ Hershey Ranch in Stonewall, TX
December 5th | 9am-5pm
Join us for a one-day workshop on Friday, December 5th at Hershey Ranch in Stonewall TX, an award-winning 1,600-acre regenerative operation in the Texas Hill country, and the largest privately protected property in Gillespie County. We will tour the ranch's oak savannah ecosystem and learn how it uses cattle grazing to restore native grasslands and a thriving wildlife habitat.
A primary goal of leadership there has been to bring back the ranch’s once rich diversity of flora and fauna. Far from being an impediment, they have found that the introduction of large ruminants, when managed properly, has been instrumental in helping to revitalize the ecosystem. We will learn how adaptive grazing can stimulate beneficial natural cycles on the land, while producing superior agricultural products simultaneously.
With the help of several leaders in their respective fields of expertise, we will explore topics such as:
How to graze cattle and other livestock regeneratively
The importance of soil health
Holistic Management as a decision-making tool
Water distribution for effective grazing
A unique “virtual” electric fencing system
Assessment of on-farm biological activity and health
Habitat restoration
Strategies for erosion control
USDA programs and funding sources to support regenerative practices
Cost: $20
Lunch generously sponsored by Capital Farm Credit
This event is open to everyone — farmers, ranchers, landowners and agricultural enthusiasts alike!
Detailed directions and an agenda for this workshop will be emailed to those who register 2-3 days prior to the event. If you do not see that email, please be sure to check your spam.
For questions, email hcp22@txstate.edu.
Past Workshops
2025
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11/14/25 — Hosted at Sunrise W Land & Cattle in Rochelle, TX.
Topics included:
Basic regenerative principles and how to implement them
Adaptive grazing
Multi-species vertical integration
Outcompeting invasive species naturally
Portable water systems
Vermicomposting to stimulate the microbiome and overall soil health
Planning for an abundant future
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10/17/25 — Hosted at Southern Sunny Acres in Winona, TX.
Topics included:
Understanding the principles of regenerative agriculture
Improving efficiencies in pastured poultry production
Addressing issues in “scaling up”
The basics of marketing
Building your brand
Email and social media direct marketing
Stacked enterprise and income streams
How to successfully leverage grant funding for supplemental support
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10/03/25 — Hosted at S3 Legacy Ranch in Luling, TX.
Topics included:
Site remediation for contaminants such as oil
Water availability and access
Land conservation and easements
Erosion prevention and soil health
Cover cropping for sustainable farming
Funding opportunities in agriculture
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09/12/25 — Hosted at Horizon Ranch in Jourdanton, TX
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05/17/2025 — Hosted with the SPI Soil Lab at Texas State University
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05/16/25 — Hosted at Harris Family Estate in Luling, TX
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05/14/2025 — A field day with Texas Water Development Board in Fentress & San Marcos, Texas
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05/9/2025 — Hosted at Burgundy Pasture Beef in Grandview, Texas
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04/25/2025 — Hosted at Menke Farm & Ranch in Waller, Texas
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04/12/2025 — Hosted at Luck Ranch with Terra Purezza in Spicewood, Texas
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03/01/2025 — Hosted at Bodega Loya in Socorro, Texas
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02/28/2025 — Hosted at DAA Farms in San Elizario, Texas
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01/17/2025 — Hosted at Pure Pastures in Canyon Lake, Texas
2024
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12/6/24 — Hosted at Passion Gardens, and the Global Revive & National Women in Agriculture Association Community Gardens in Waco, TX.
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11/15/24 — Hosted at Fulton Family Farm in Bryan, TX. Presented with the Audubon Society.
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10/25 - 10/26 — Hosted at The Regen Ranch in Oakwood, TX. Presented with Holistic Management International.
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09/27/24 — Hosted at Growin’ on Faith Farm in Bremond, TX. Presented with Holistic Management International.
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08/03 - 08/04/24 — Hosted at SKM Ranch in Fentress, TX. Presented with Holistic Management International as part of the Small Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference.
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06/22/24 — Hosted at DWD Longhorns in Hondo, TX.
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03/01/24
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1/11/24 — Houston, TX
2023
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12/8/23 — Freeport, TX.
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10/17/23 — Virtual
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09/21/23 — Hosted at Farmshare Austin in Cedar Creek, TX.
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06/15/24 — Hosted at SKM Ranch in Fentress, TX.
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02/15/23 — Hosted at the San Antonio Food Bank in San Antonio, TX.
2022
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10/27/22 — Hosted at Farmshare Austin in Cedar Creek, TX.
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10/13/22 — Hosted with Zoe Schaeffer
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10/10/22
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10/5/22 — Hosted with the National Young Farmers Coalition
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9/10/22 — Hosted at Garcia Street Urban Farm in San Antonio, TX.
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6/4/22 — Hosted at S3 Legacy Ranch in Luling, TX.
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5/14/22 — Hosted at Mesquite Field Farm in Nixon, TX.
2020-2021
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11/10/21 — Hosted with Dr Taewon Suh and EIG.
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8/8/21
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01/18/2020
2019
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01/18/2020 and 11/2/2019
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08/11/2019
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08/11/2019
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08/11/2019
