UW Gift Supports Water Management in Wyoming
A gift from the Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation in honor of rancher, large-animal veterinarian and legislator Kurt Bucholz will support something Bucholz was very passionate
January 31, 2023
Like the rugged, wind-scoured land they call home, Wyoming producers endure—in the face of market fluctuations, extreme weather events, noxious and invasive plants, skyrocketing fuel prices, and countless other challenges.
“It is hard to learn and comprehend all that goes into a ranching or farming operation unless you see it firsthand and work with people who have made it their lifestyle and depend on it for their livelihood,” comments one rancher.
Agriculture is tough, even for those born into it. For those who are interested in getting started but lack experience and capital, it may seem impossible.
Latest News
UW Extension Welcomes Its First Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality Educator
The University of Wyoming Extension and Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative welcome Hailey Moss as the state’s first WORTH Initiative Extension educator.
January 31, 2023
Tarwater Named UW’s Robert Berry Distinguished Chair in Ecology
Corey Tarwater has been named the Robert Berry Distinguished Chair in Ecology at the University of Wyoming. Her appointment was effective earlier this month. She
January 30, 2023
Sheridan College to Host Seminar on Managing Human Resources in Agriculture
For those interested in learning more about how to manage human resources on the ranch, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and
January 30, 2023
Grants Available for Wyoming Childcare Centers Seeking to Encourage Physical Activity, Healthy Eating
Mini-grants for Wyoming childcare centers seeking to encourage physical activity and healthy eating habits are now available through the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition
January 30, 2023
Wyoming 4-H’ers Recognized as Catch-A-Calf Champions at the 2023 National Western Stock Show
Wyoming 4-H members claimed top honors at the 2023 National Western Stock Show in Denver, earning the titles Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion in
January 27, 2023
Student Perspectives
For the Hunger of Knowledge
Many of this year’s ag ambassador blogs have been very helpful to incoming and current students. Ambassadors have discussed topics such as self-love and finding
May 6, 2022
Diverse Interests in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
This spring break, I did a wide variety of activities with other students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. We hiked around southern
May 4, 2022
The World Needs More Agvocates
Growing up and living in rural Wyoming, I experience the amazing diversity of the production agriculture that surrounds me. We start the year waiting for
May 2, 2022
