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The Sandhills Ranch Internship Program is now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Summer Season
APPLY NOW! The Sandhills Task Force is pleased to announce another season of our highly anticipated and successful internships. Explore a career in agriculture while gaining hands-on work experience in ranching, livestock production, and rangeland management. This excellent opportunity to receive hands-on experience is a summer-long, paid position that includes room & board, and additional […]
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Maximize Profitability with Wagyu
Beef Cattle producers are feeling more optimistic. With an El Nino winter forecasted, cattle producers are anticipating a reprieve from multi-year drought conditions. For consecutive years the beef cattle herd has been in decline due to environmental conditions. A March 2023 USDA report shows that since 2022, there has been a 4% decrease in beef […]
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Education Opportunities for Young People Desiring Ag Careers
Today there are many educational programs for young people who hope to find work or a career in various agriculture industries. Many colleges and universities offer courses in agriculture, animal science, ranch management, etc. Here’s a sampling of some of the university programs around the country. Texas Christian University A unique program at Texas Christian […]
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Roots That Run Deep
Tucked in the heart of the Bear Paw Mountains, Shipwheel Cattle Company has been making its mark on the Angus cattle industry since the family ranch was first homesteaded on the Rocky Mountain front in 1896. Multiple generations later, the family-run operation is now headed by Klint and Lori Swanson, along with their children, Austin […]
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