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

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...