There may not be a better way to wrap up a summer spent learning about ranching than to experience the Sandhills from behind a team of draft horses. On August 11th, interns, ranch mentors, apprentices, and members of the Sandhills Task Force gathered at Cedar Creek Ranch near Ericson for the final event of the 2026 Sandhills Ranch Internship season. Three teams of Percherons - Dick and Doug, Beauty and Bell, and Eddie and Alan - pulled wagons through the ranch as Joel Qualm,

The 2026 Sandhills Ranch Internship season has officially begun, and a new group of interns is embracing ranch life, committed to learning, hard work, and new experiences. On Monday, participants gathered in Mullen, Nebraska, for the annual Sandhills Ranch Internship Orientation. This tradition helps launch the summer season and prepare participants for life and work on ranches across the Nebraska Sandhills. This year’s orientation brought together individuals from across the

Ranching has always been about more than cattle and grass — it’s about people, community, and connection. That’s the spirit behind Ranchers Night Out, an evening designed to bring local ranchers together for a meal, a cold drink, and honest conversation about life and work in the Sandhills. Hosted by the Sandhills Task Force, this event offers a chance to slow down, gather with friends and neighbors, and share ideas that keep the Sandhills strong. Join us on Saturday, Decembe