Bison Ranch Workshops
Fun, Facts & Fellowship for New-Comers and Old-Timers
Ever wondered about bison ranching? Then attend our bison ranch workshops where we focus on various educational topics, such as:
- Environmental Elements (soil, land, drought, etc.)
- Bison Healthcare (vet, handling, vaccinations, etc)
- Business & Finance (bison financing, business plans, etc.)
- Industry News (nutrition, legislation, you name it)
Plus you'll get a chance to talk buffalo and visit with our bison industry friends!
RMBA 2017 Fall Ranch Tour
August 18-19, 2017
Touring Big Heart Bison and
Platte River Power Authority Rawhide Energy Station
Registration Information
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 11, 2017
- RMBA Members
- $55 - Adults
- $25 - Children - 17 & under
- Non-Members
- $65 - Adults
- $35 - Children - 17 & under
You may REGISTER ONLINE (open through August 11, 2017) or View/Download the Registration Flyer.
Schedule of Events
Big Heart Bison (Greg and Tami Nott)
10468 County Road 112 Carr, CO 80612 (directions below)
| Friday, August 18, 2017 | |
|---|---|
| 4:00 - 4:30 pm | Registration |
| 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Ranch and herd tour |
| 5:30 - 9:00 pm | Shredded Buffalo Taco and Buffalo Q&A Dinner provided by Big Heart Bison |
Platte River Power Authority Rawhide Energy Station (Tom Chaffin)
2700 E County Road 82 Wellington, CO 80549 (directions below)
| Saturday, August 19, 2017 | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:30 am | Arrive at PRPA Rawhide Energy Station |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am | Welcome and Introduction |
| 9:00 - 11:00 am | Power Plant Tour |
| 11:00 - 12:00 pm | Upper Herd Tour |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Buffalo Burgers |
| 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Lower Herd and Working Facilities Tour |
Lodging Options
Numerous options are available in the Ft. Collins and Cheyenne region to fit everyone’s personal needs.
Directions
Big Heart Bison
Greg Nott: 720-891-5810
From Denver / Fort Collins
- Follow I-25 N to Exit 281 for Owl Canyon Road. Turn right onto Owl Canyon Road then immediately turn left onto the Frontage Road.
- In 2 miles turn right onto County Road 74.
- In 2.2 miles continue onto County Road 110.
- In 4 miles turn left onto Country Road 21.
- In 1 mile turn right onto County Road 112.
- In .4 miles turn right into the Memphis Buffalo Ranch.
From Cheyenne
- Follow I-25 S to Exit 293 for County Road 126. Turn left toward Carr.
- In 3.6 miles turn right onto 2nd Street.
- In .9 miles continue onto Country Road 21.
- In 6 miles turn left onto County Road 112.
- In .4 miles turn right into the Memphis Buffalo Ranch.
Rawhide Energy Station
Tom Chaffin: 970-217-4308
Rawhide Energy Station is located at 2700 E. CR82 (Buckeye Road), in Wellington, CO. From I-25, take exit 288 (Buckeye Road/CR82) and head west. The Rawhide Energy Station main gate is approximately three miles from the highway on the north side of Buckeye Road. Upon arrival, use the phone to check-in with security.
Workshop Information Contact
For any additional information on the conference, contact John Graves at 303-887-9677.
