Explore working lands, share ideas, and build connections at the Hammond and Murdock Ranches.
The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance invites you to join us for a day of stewardship, innovation, and community during the North Phillips County Ranch Tour on Monday, June 16, 2025. Registration is now open at www.RanchStewards.org/events. This free event welcomes anyone with an interest in working lands, conservation, and rural communities. While there is no cost to attend, a suggested donation of $40 is appreciated to help cover event expenses.
Throughout the day, participants will tour and learn from the Hammond Ranch and the Murdock Ranch, two operations that showcase the diverse management practices and stewardship approaches found in North Phillips County. Conversations will cover topics including water systems, added enterprises, grazing systems, cropland conversion to grass, cropland grazing, managing challenging topography, hunting, farm and ranch management, geology, and archaeology — and will even include a visit to a local fossil site. The tour promises hands-on learning and peer-to-peer conversations designed to leave attendees with practical ideas and fresh inspiration.
This event will highlight the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance’s commitment to stewardship in three areas:
- Stewardship of Ranchers: We aim to showcase ranchers sharing knowledge, build networks, stimulate conversations, and honor traditions while providing valuable education from peer to peer.
- Stewardship of Working Lands: We will explore how responsible management practices contribute to a resilient landscape, balancing economic, ecological, and even archaeological responsibilities.
- Stewardship of Community: We will deepen ties among neighbors, make new introductions, and celebrate the network of people tied together by their interest in working lands — including those not directly involved in production agriculture who seek to expand their knowledge and connections within the rural landscape.
“This tour will offer something for everyone — ranchers, community members, conservationists, and anyone passionate about the stewardship of our lands and rural places,” said Mary Oxarart, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Education Program Manager.
More information, including the full agenda and start times, will be released soon. In the meantime, visit www.RanchStewards.org/events to register and secure your spot!
