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

The Sandhills Task Force is now accepting applications for the 2026 Sandhills Ranch Internship Program, along with an exciting new opportunity — a Sandhills Ranch Apprenticeship, hosted by Connealy Angus. 2026 Sandhills Ranch Internships Each summer, the Sandhills Ranch Internship program offers a unique opportunity to connect eager learners with ranch families across the Nebraska Sandhills. These three-month, paid summer-long positions allow participants to experience day-to

Twenty-two high school students from across the state traveled to Chadron State College for the 61st Annual Nebraska Youth Range Camp....