Attendees at the 2022 Ranch Camp program tour rangelands in southwest Wyoming
and discuss post-fire grazing approaches. University of Wyoming Extension will host
the Southwest Wyoming Ag Day in Evanston Thursday, Feb. 20. The event provides educational
programming about current agricultural challenges and opportunities for southwest
Wyoming producers. (David Keto Photo)
University of Wyoming Extension will host the Southwest Wyoming Ag Day in Evanston
Thursday, Feb. 20. The event provides educational programming about current agricultural
challenges and opportunities for southwest Wyoming producers. Utah producers also
may benefit from the information provided.
Southwest Wyoming Ag Day, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled 9 a.m.-3
p.m. at Evanston’s Historic Roundhouse and Railyards, located at 1500 Main St.
Several UW Extension educators and specialists will speak at the event.
“We try to pull in presenters that are presenting specifically for our region, which
is a little different than Laramie or even Torrington,” says McKenna Julian, Lincoln
County extension educator.
Julian and Sublette County extension educator Dagan Montgomery will address multispecies
grazing practices. Rob Ziegler, UW Extension livestock production and marketing specialist,
will give a talk about the current livestock market outlook. Johnson County extension
educator Micah Most will speak about mitigating livestock stress. Finally, Barton
Stam, Hot Springs County extension educator, will discuss range management considerations.
Southwest Wyoming Ag Day also features a trade show that will run throughout the event.
Local businesses and extension educators will provide information about their products,
programs, events and services.
To register for Southwest Wyoming Ag Day, call Julian at (307) 828-4093 or email her
at mbrinton@uwyo.edu. Registration must be completed by Wednesday, Feb. 19. A free lunch is provided for
registered participants.
For participants interested in additional educational programming about ranching and
energy development, the UW Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Program will
offer its second 2025 seminar from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Evanston Roundhouse. The
cost is $25, and dinner is provided. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/rmal-series.
About University of Wyoming Extension
UW Extension serves Wyoming communities by helping residents apply university research
and resources to practical problems. Since 1914, UW Extension has provided educational
programs and tools to the state’s 23 counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation.
From 4-H programming and pesticide safety education to food preservation and nutrition
courses, UW Extension upholds the university’s land-grant mission by offering learning
opportunities for people of all ages. UW Extension staff members help Wyoming residents
boost agricultural production; care for lawns and gardens; cultivate future leaders;
support individual and community well-being; and develop thriving businesses.
To learn more, visit www.uwyo.edu/uwag/rmal/ranching-in-the-west-seminar-series.html or call (307) 766-5124.
