Registration for UW Extension’s 2025 Ranch Camp Program Open through April 4

The University of Wyoming Extension is alerting the public it will offer its fifth annual Wyoming Ranch Camp June 9–13, at the Ladder Ranch in Carbon County.

Taught by UW Extension personnel and local producers, the five-day camp is geared toward current and aspiring ranchers ages 18 and up. Ag professionals, including teachers and FFA advisors, are also welcome to attend.

“Ranch Camp is designed to help train the future ranch managers of Wyoming in a hands-on capacity,” UW Extension educator and co-organizer of the program McKenna Julian said. “It’s tailored to issues specific to Wyoming ag.”

From livestock genetics and soil ecology to ranch economics and human resources, Ranch Camp introduces a multidisciplinary approach to managing agricultural operations in Wyoming. The program balances seminar-based learning with hands-on activities like cattle branding, sheep docking, soil sampling and range evaluation.

According to a release, throughout the week, Ranch Camp attendees collaborate with their peers to create a ranch plan tailored to their host ranch. The program culminates in a presentation of each group’s plan to a panel of judges, including the owners of Ladder Ranch, industry partners and a county commissioner. Prior experience with ranching, while helpful, is not required. 

Ranch Camp alumni have gone on to launch their own businesses, diversify their family operations and pursue careers in the ag industry, including as extension educators.

To apply, click here and complete the online application form by Friday, April 4. The cost is $200 per student, meals and lodging included. Full scholarships are available.

Contact Julian at mbrinton@uwyo.edu or (307) 828-4093 with questions. Inquiries regarding sponsoring or hosting future Ranch Camp events can be directed to Julian as well.