BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.6//EN TZID:America/Denver X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Denver BEGIN:VEVENT UID:104@ranchstewards.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTSTAMP:20260702T205628Z URL:https://ranchstewards.org/events/ray-archulata-and-alejandro-carrillo/ SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Days with Ray Archuleta and Alejandro Carrillo DESCRIPTION:Location: TBD\n\n \;\n\nIf you want your ground to stay pro ductive when the rain doesn’t come\, this workshop is for you.\n\nJoin R ay Archuleta and Alejandro Carrillo for a hands on\, two-day deep dive int o regenerative ranching from a real world\, producer perspective. You will learn how to build soil that captures and holds moisture\, grows more gra ss\, and supports higher stocking rates without increasing inputs. We will cover practical ways to improve nutrient cycling\, reduce salinity\, and manage disease and pest pressure while improving animal health. This is ab out producing more with what you already have\, lowering feed costs\, and building a more resilient and profitable operation.\n\n \;\n\n\n\nRay Archuleta\nRay Archuleta is a Professional Soil Scientist\, speaker\, ment or\, and consultant. He works to educate farmers\, agronomists\, and the b roader public about the importance of soil health and regenerative agricul ture from a unique\, holistic\, and integrated perspective.\n \;\n\n\n Alejandro Carrillo is a fourth-generation rancher in the Chihuahuan desert . After years travelling and learning from regenerative ranchers around th e world\, Carrillo has lowered his inputs substantially and can carry 3 ti mes more cattle than his neighboring ranches on a per-acre basis.\n \; \n\n \;\n\nMore detailed times and agenda to follow. \nSoil Health Fi eld Days Agenda\nDay 1\n8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n\nRegistration &\; Wel come\nSpeakers: Workshop Team\n\n\n Meet fellow participants and receive workshop materials.\n Prepare for two days of hands-on learning in the fi eld.\n\nLet the Soil Speak: Live Soil Health Demonstration\nSpeaker: Ray A rchuleta\n\n\n Experience the rainfall simulator and soil health demonstr ations.\n Compare how different management practices affect water infiltr ation\, erosion\, soil structure\, and nutrient retention.\n See firsthan d how healthy soil functions under real-world conditions.\n\nPrinciples &a mp\; Patterns of Nature\nSpeaker: Ray Archuleta\n\n\n Discover the princi ples that drive healthy\, resilient ecosystems.\n Learn how nature's desi gn can be applied to working lands and ranch management.\n\nGrazing in Syn c with Nature\nSpeaker: Alejandro Carrillo\n\n\n Explore the art and scie nce of adaptive grazing.\n Learn how livestock can improve ecosystem func tion while supporting profitable operations.\n\nLunch\nGoing Beyond Grassl ands\nSpeaker: Alejandro Carrillo\n\n\n Discover advanced grazing managem ent strategies.\n Learn practical approaches to improving ecological heal th and ranch profitability.\n\nHands-On Field Exercises\nSpeaker: Ray Arch uleta\n\n\n Practice using soil health assessment tools in the field.\n Learn how to evaluate soil function and ecosystem health on your own opera tion.\n\nOpen Discussion &\; Q&\;A\nSpeakers: Ray Archuleta &\; A lejandro Carrillo\n\n\n Ask questions and engage with the instructors.\n Discuss practical ways to apply the day's concepts to your own ranch or f arm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n\nDay 1 Questions &\; Review\nSpeakers: Workshop Instructors\n\n\n Review key concepts from Da y 1.\n Questions\n\nAnimal Genetics &\; Epigenetics\nSpeaker: Alejandr o Carrillo\n\n\n Learn how genetics and epigenetics influence animal perf ormance and resilience.\n Explore how selecting the right animals can imp rove long-term ranch success.\n\nWater &\; Fencing Infrastructure\nSpea ker: Alejandro Carrillo\n\n\n Understand how infrastructure supports adap tive grazing.\n Learn practical strategies for designing efficient wateri ng systems and fencing.\n\nThe Four Processes Driven by Biology: Sunlight\ , Water\, Nutrient &\; Diversity\nSpeaker: Ray Archuleta\n\n\n Explore the four ecosystem processes that drive healthy landscapes.\n Learn how these biological processes improve soil function and productivity.\n\nSoil Assessment Tools\nSpeaker: Ray Archuleta\n\n\n Learn about soil health t esting methods\, including the Haney Test\, PLFA\, and genetic soil testin g.\n Discover how these tools can guide better management decisions.\n\nL unch\nDrought Management\nSpeaker: Alejandro Carrillo\n\n\n Develop pract ical strategies for managing grasslands during drought.\n Learn how to bu ild resilience while protecting long-term productivity.\n\nMonitoring for Long-Term Success\nSpeaker: Ray Archuleta\n\n\n Learn why monitoring is c ritical to regenerative management.\n Discover practical ways to measure progress and adapt your management over time.\n\nCase Study &\; Group D iscussion\nSpeakers: Ray Archuleta &\; Alejandro Carrillo\n\n\n Work t hrough real-world examples from working ranches.\n Discuss practical appl ications and management strategies.\n\nClosing Questions &\; Wrap-Up\nS peakers: All Instructors\n\n\n Review key takeaways from the workshop.\n Leave with practical ideas and next steps you can implement on your own o peration.\n\nCan't Make It to Malta?\nRay Archuleta and Alejandro Carrillo will also be speaking at several other events across the region this fall . If you're unable to attend the Malta workshop\, consider joining them at one of these upcoming programs:\n\n\n September 22 – Montana Departmen t of Agriculture\, Helena\, Montana (mid-day program\, approximately 2–3 hours)\n September 24–25 – Sheridan Working Lands\, Sheridan\, Wyomi ng\n September 28–29 – Ranchers Stewardship Alliance\, Malta\, Montan a\n October 1–2 – Blackfoot Challenge\, Helmville\, Montana\n\nFor ev ent details\, registration information\, and schedule updates\, please vis it the host organization's website:\n\n\n Montana Department of Agricultu re\n Sheridan Working Lands\n Blackfoot Challenge\n\nEvent details are s ubject to change. Please check with the host organization for the most cur rent information. 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