Upcoming events

PRESERVING TEXAS GRASSLANDS: Soil Health, Land Stewardship & Conservation Easements
Nov
13

PRESERVING TEXAS GRASSLANDS: Soil Health, Land Stewardship & Conservation Easements

This on-farm workshop is hosted on a protected, 1,000+ acre Silveus’ dropseed prairie and working cattle ranch.

Features of the day include:

A farm tour, Practical conservation strategies to improve soil health, An introduction to conservation easements from NPAT, including how they work and how they can protect working lands while maintaining private ownership. You’ll also receive firsthand perspectives from landowners who have placed their land under a conservation easement and why it was the right choice for their family.

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KEEPING LAND IN THE FAMILY: Conservation Easements, Succession Planning and Land Stewardship
Nov
20

KEEPING LAND IN THE FAMILY: Conservation Easements, Succession Planning and Land Stewardship

How can families keep land intact and thriving for generations? Join the Small Producers Initiative (SPI) and Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT) for an on-farm workshop at W.O. Fischer Ranch.

SPI will introduce the basics of soil health and regenerative agriculture, including how rotational grazing can build healthy, resilient land. You’ll also hear from TALT about how conservation easements can protect working lands while maintaining private ownership — and from multiple generations of the Fischer family who have stewarded this land since the 1850s.

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How Outdoor Learning Outperforms Indoor Learning Leadership Summit
Oct
22

How Outdoor Learning Outperforms Indoor Learning Leadership Summit

  • Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

TX Soil Sisters invite you to join us at the 3rd annual "How Outdoor Learning Outperforms Indoor Learning Leadership Summit," hosted by ESC-20. This leadership summit is an essential event designed to equip formal school leaders and folks like us in Texas with the knowledge and tools to leverage the transformative power of nature. The goal is to empower us to create systems that better support students and teachers in whole child wellness and academic excellence.

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Texas Hemp & THC Talk with Aaron Owens of Tejas Tonic
Oct
17

Texas Hemp & THC Talk with Aaron Owens of Tejas Tonic

Join TX Soil Sisters and our buddy Aaron Owens— a longtime goat and cattle rancher, innovator in the Texas hemp industry and the creator of Tejas Tonic— We’ll be at Thorn & Bred on the square in Lockhart answering your questions about the THC ban and the state of hemp and cannabis laws in Texas. Whether you’re a consumer or a bar/restaurant/specialty store owner who carries hemp-based beverages and products, this is for you!

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FUNDAMENTALS OF REGENERATIVE GRAZING
May
21
to May 22

FUNDAMENTALS OF REGENERATIVE GRAZING

Learn the basics of regenerative grazing with leading educator ranchers!

Join SPI's director, Dr. Ken Mix, and HMI’s Christine Martin at Dr. Mix’s homestead as they cover the basics of adaptive grazing, including: strategies for assessing and improving soil health and biological processes; tools for “reading” the landscape and herd health; and balancing management goals, economics and quality of life. This will be a great workshop for those who are getting started in regenerative agriculture and seeking to improve their profitability and overall ranch health!

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American Regneration
May
1
to May 2

American Regneration

The New American Dream

A two-day gathering at the intersection of land, liberty, food, and the future of America.

Join Mollie Engelhart, Rick Clark, Matt Powers, and other leaders at the forefront of regenerative agriculture for two days of practical insight, courageous conversation, and real-world solutions

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READING THE LAND TO OPTIMIZE GRAZING
Apr
30
to May 1

READING THE LAND TO OPTIMIZE GRAZING

A two-day workshop lead by Holistic Management International (HMI) at the Dixon Water Foundation's beautiful Leo Ranch in Decatur, TX

This 2-day hands-on workshop aimed at helping land stewards achieve better results through observation and interpretation.

We will spend time on the land at Dixon Water Foundation, learning what to look for in your pastures so you can better understand what has happened in the past, and what would be best to do in the future.

Practical demonstrations and real-world examples will improve your skills in making grazing decisions that align with your soil, rainfall, livestock, finances, and goals. Dixon's ranch manager Jake McNamara will showcase their virtual fencing project and give you the opportunity to observe and discuss their livestock. We'll see a demonstration of how they do their biological monitoring and use this data to achieve their ecological goals.

Whether you're expanding your regenerative toolkit or looking to sharpen your decision-making, this workshop will help you step back, gain clarity, and manage with confidence.

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MASTERING REGENERATIVE SUCCESS
Mar
13
to Mar 14

MASTERING REGENERATIVE SUCCESS

A two-day on-farm experiential workshop led by Understanding Ag near San Antonio

Join SPI & Understanding Ag for this 2-day hands-on workshop introducing the core principles of soil health and their practical application in regenerative agriculture.

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Youth Grill-Off
Sep
13

Youth Grill-Off

The Youth Grill-Off is open to youth Ages 3rd – 12th Grade. Register by Sept. 2nd. Entry Fee is $20/Team (non-Refundable) and is limited to 32 Team entries; Teams may consist of 2-3 youth of the same age category.

~JR Division: 3rd – 7th Grade

~SR Division: 8th – 12th Grade

Teams provided w/ Luling Foundation Beef, BBQ Cooker, Charcoal, plus other grilling essentials.

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Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conf.
Aug
4
to Aug 5

Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conf.

  • LBJ Student Center | Texas State University (map)
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Join TX Soil Sisters at the upcoming Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems conference on August 4th and 5th in San Marcos on the campus of Texas State University. This year marks the 19th annual gathering of growers, producers, local food advocates, and small farm supporters from all walks of life. With programming that covers regenerative farming methods, federal policy, business skills, and financial literacy, the Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference aims to uplift our community of producers and advocates, and foster shared success.

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Soil Sisters Fundraiser
Jul
26

Soil Sisters Fundraiser

Support local food systems and growing a strong, healthy community that starts with our youth! Enjoy live music, participate in the silent auction, learn more about Main St. Gardens and plans for the Lockhart youth soil ed program.

Join the Soil Sisters In Raising Funds to Support Main St. Community Gardens and a “Hands in the Dirt” Lockhart Youth Soil Education Program. Funds raised will purchase student textbooks and teaching guides + offset community demo garden expenses.

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