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

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

As part of this year’s America’s Grassland Conference, June 24-26, 2025, conservation professionals, ranchers, researchers, and agency...

The Sandhills Task Force is pleased to announce another season of our highly anticipated and successful internships.  Explore a career in...

A long-time prescribed fire advocate is now educating the youth of Nebraska on the importance of prescribed fire and its use to control...

In April 2022, the Sandhill Task Force hosted two drought management workshops featuring speakers Mitch Stephenson- UNL Associate...