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,

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

As the summer comes to a close, so does the 2025 season of the Sandhills Ranch Internships. Over the past three months, 13 interns have been working on ranches across the Sandhills, side by side with experienced ranchers, engaging in the daily activities of ranch life. From early mornings moving herds and working cattle to branding season, long days spent putting up hay, and mending fences, the summer was filled with challenges, growth, and many learning moments. To celebrate