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:20260827T023646Z URL:https://ranchstewards.org/events/ray-archulata-and-alejandro-carrillo/ SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Days with Ray Archuleta and Alejandro Carrillo DESCRIPTION:Location: Matador Ranch\, South of Malta\, MT\n\nAccommodations and hotel stays can be made in Zortman (10 miles from Matador) or Malta\, MT (45 miles north of the Matador). Registration fees are non-refundable. \n\nIf you want your ground to stay productive when the rain doesn’t com e\, this workshop is for you.\n\nJoin Ray Archuleta and Alejandro Carrillo for a hands on\, two-day deep dive into regenerative ranching from a real world\, producer perspective. You will learn how to build soil that captu res and holds moisture\, grows more grass\, and supports higher stocking r ates without increasing inputs. We will cover practical ways to improve nu trient cycling\, reduce salinity\, and manage disease and pest pressure wh ile improving animal health. This is about producing more with what you al ready have\, lowering feed costs\, and building a more resilient and profi table operation.\n\n\n\nRay Archuleta\n\nRay Archuleta is a Professional S oil Scientist\, speaker\, mentor\, and consultant. He works to educate fa rmers\, agronomists\, and the broader public about the importance of soil health and regenerative agriculture from a unique\, holistic\, and integra ted perspective.\n\n\n\nAlejandro Carrillo\n\nAlejandro Carrillo is a four th-generation rancher in the Chihuahuan desert. After years travelling and learning from regenerative ranchers around the world\, Carrillo has lower ed his inputs substantially and can carry 3 times more cattle than his nei ghboring ranches on a per-acre basis.\nSoil Health Field Days Agenda\n\nDo wnload Agenda\n\nDay 1\n8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.\nRegistration &\; Welco me\nSpeakers: Workshop Team\n\n Meet fellow participants and receive work shop materials.\n Prepare for two days of hands-on learning in the field. \n\nLet the Soil Speak: Live Soil Health Demonstration\nSpeaker: Ray Archu leta\n\n Experience the rainfall simulator and soil health demonstrations .\n Compare how different management practices affect water infiltration\ , erosion\, soil structure\, and nutrient retention.\n See firsthand how healthy soil functions under real-world conditions.\n\nPrinciples &\; P atterns of Nature\nSpeaker: Ray Archuleta\n\n Discover the principles tha t drive healthy\, resilient ecosystems.\n Learn how nature's design can b e applied to working lands and ranch management.\n\nGrazing in Sync with N ature\nSpeaker: Alejandro Carrillo\n\n Explore the art and science of ada ptive grazing.\n Learn how livestock can improve ecosystem function while supporting profitable operations.\n\nLunch\nGoing Beyond Grasslands\nSpea ker: Alejandro Carrillo\n\n Discover advanced grazing management strategi es.\n Learn practical approaches to improving ecological health and ranch profitability.\n\nHands-On Field Exercises\nSpeaker: Ray Archuleta\n\n P ractice using soil health assessment tools in the field.\n Learn how to e valuate soil function and ecosystem health on your own operation.\n\nOpen Discussion &\; Q&\;A\nSpeakers: Ray Archuleta &\; Alejandro Carri llo\n\n Ask questions and engage with the instructors.\n Discuss practic al ways to apply the day's concepts to your own ranch or farm.\n\nDay 2\n8 :00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.\nDay 1 Questions &\; Review\nSpeakers: Workshop Instructors\n\n Review key concepts from Day 1.\n Questions\n\nAnimal Ge netics &\; Epigenetics\nSpeaker: Alejandro Carrillo\n\n Learn how gene tics and epigenetics influence animal performance and resilience.\n Explo re how selecting the right animals can improve long-term ranch success.\n\ nWater &\; Fencing Infrastructure\nSpeaker: Alejandro Carrillo\n\n Und erstand how infrastructure supports adaptive grazing.\n Learn practical s trategies for designing efficient watering systems and fencing.\n\nThe Fou r Processes Driven by Biology: Sunlight\, Water\, Nutrient &\; Diversit y\nSpeaker: Ray Archuleta\n\n Explore the four ecosystem processes that d rive healthy landscapes.\n Learn how these biological processes improve s oil function and productivity.\n\nSoil Assessment Tools\nSpeaker: Ray Arch uleta\n\n Learn about soil health testing methods\, including the Haney T est\, PLFA\, and genetic soil testing.\n Discover how these tools can gui de better management decisions.\n\nLunch\nDrought Management\nSpeaker: Ale jandro Carrillo\n\n Develop practical strategies for managing grasslands during drought.\n Learn how to build resilience while protecting long-ter m productivity.\n\nMonitoring for Long-Term Success\nSpeaker: Ray Archulet a\n\n Learn why monitoring is critical to regenerative management.\n Dis cover practical ways to measure progress and adapt your management over ti me.\n\nCase Study &\; Group Discussion\nSpeakers: Ray Archuleta &\; Alejandro Carrillo\n\n Work through real-world examples from working ranc hes.\n Discuss practical applications and management strategies.\n\nClosi ng Questions &\; Wrap-Up\nSpeakers: All Instructors\n\n Review key tak eaways from the workshop.\n Leave with practical ideas and next steps you can implement on your own operation.\n\nCan't Make It to Malta?\nRay Arch uleta and Alejandro Carrillo will also be speaking at several other events across the region this fall. If you're unable to attend the Malta worksho p\, consider joining them at one of these upcoming programs:\n\n Sep 17-1 8\; 4 Diamond Ranch\,\, Western Sustainability\, Wilsall\, MT\n Sep 22\; MT State Department of Agriculture\, Helena (2-3 hours mid-day)\n Sep 24- 25\; Sheridan Working Lands\, Sheridan\, WY\n Oct 1-2\; Blackfoot Challen ge\, Helmville\, MT\n\nFor event details\, registration information\, and schedule updates\, please visit the host organization's website:\n\n West ern Sustainability\n Montana Department of Agriculture\n Sheridan Workin g Lands\n Blackfoot Challenge\n\nEvent details are subject to change. Ple ase check with the host organization for the most current information. 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