On-Farm Workshops
Join us at our on-farm educational workshops, hosted on farms and ranches throughout Texas!
Our workshops, designed for groups of 25–30 producers, feature farm or ranch tours led by host producers, in-depth lessons, hands-on demonstrations by expert educators, and opportunities to connect with fellow producers.
These workshops are a great way to learn new farming methods and strategies in a casual and supportive setting.
Diverse Solutions in Livestock Production
Join Small Producers Initiative for a hands-on workshop addressing key challenges faced by producers and exploring innovative solutions for “growing forward.” Learn about the many amazing conservation and remediation practices that have been put in place at S3 Legacy Ranch that enhance production while protecting the environment.
The Nuts, Bolts & Benefits of Good Grazing
Join us for an experiential, two-day workshop with rancher and consultant Kent Donica of Understanding Ag, returning to Menke Farm and Ranch — a premier Houston-area hay producer.
This workshop will introduce the fundamentals of high-density grazing, based on methods developed by Understanding Ag in collaboration with producers nationwide, and will feature in-depth sessions on topics such as:
Drought Proofing Your Ranch
Join Small Producers Intiative & certified Holistic Management International (HMI) educator, Christine Martin, at a regenerative, family-owned livestock operation south of San Antonio to learn how producers and landowners can “drive through drought” by making pastures more resilient!
Livestock Management to Support, Biodiversity and Soil Health
Join SPI and the Audubon Society to explore how Burgundy transformed its 1,400-acre, formerly cultivated property back into grassland, becoming Texas’ first certified ranch in Audubon’s conservation ranching program.
Planning for Intergenerational Farm & Ranch Success
Join Small Producers Initiative and Deydra Steans of Black Gold Resourcing, LLC, will be joined by several members of her family to discuss management practices on the ranch and her work with the Texas Grazing Network.
Soil Testing Basics & Benefits
Join Small Producers Initiative to explore the benefits of healthy, organic-rich soil, traditional and innovative soil tests, and real-world case studies on how soil test results can guide farm and ranch management decisions.
Past Workshops
2025
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04/12/2025 — Hosted at Luck Ranch with Terra Purezza in Spicewood, Texas
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03/01/2025 — Hosted at Bodega Loya in Socorro, Texas
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02/28/2025 — Hosted at DAA Farms in San Elizario, Texas
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01/17/2025 — Hosted at Pure Pastures in Canyon Lake, Texas
2024
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12/6/24 — Hosted at Passion Gardens, and the Global Revive & National Women in Agriculture Association Community Gardens in Waco, TX.
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11/15/24 — Hosted at Fulton Family Farm in Bryan, TX. Presented with the Audubon Society.
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10/25 - 10/26 — Hosted at The Regen Ranch in Oakwood, TX. Presented with Holistic Management International.
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09/27/24 — Hosted at Growin’ on Faith Farm in Bremond, TX. Presented with Holistic Management International.
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08/03 - 08/04/24 — Hosted at SKM Ranch in Fentress, TX. Presented with Holistic Management International as part of the Small Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference.
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06/22/24 — Hosted at DWD Longhorns in Hondo, TX.
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03/01/24
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1/11/24 — Houston, TX
2023
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12/8/23 — Freeport, TX.
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10/17/23 — Virtual
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09/21/23 — Hosted at Farmshare Austin in Cedar Creek, TX.
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06/15/24 — Hosted at SKM Ranch in Fentress, TX.
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02/15/23 — Hosted at the San Antonio Food Bank in San Antonio, TX.
2022
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10/27/22 — Hosted at Farmshare Austin in Cedar Creek, TX.
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10/13/22 — Hosted with Zoe Schaeffer
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10/10/22
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10/5/22 — Hosted with the National Young Farmers Coalition
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9/10/22 — Hosted at Garcia Street Urban Farm in San Antonio, TX.
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6/4/22 — Hosted at S3 Legacy Ranch in Luling, TX.
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5/14/22 — Hosted at Mesquite Field Farm in Nixon, TX.
2020-2021
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11/10/21 — Hosted with Dr Taewon Suh and EIG.
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8/8/21
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01/18/2020
2019
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01/18/2020 and 11/2/2019
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08/11/2019
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08/11/2019
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08/11/2019