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!
2019 RMBA Spring Conference
March 2 & 3, 2019
Join us at the Marriott Hotel in Westminster, CO for the annual RMBA Spring Conference.
Registration Information
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 18, 2019
You may REGISTER ONLINE (open through February 18, 2019) or View/Download the Registration Form.
Schedule of Events
| Saturday, March 2, 2019 | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Board of Directors Meeting |
| 10:30 - 11:45 | General Membership Meeting with door prize of RMBA gear and a free membership for one year |
| 11:45 - 12:45 | Lunch |
| 12:50 - 1:50 | Bison Handling System Design and Materials - Darren Post, High Plains Cattle Supply |
| 2:00 - 3:00 | Bison Corral, Alleys, and Fence Design and Materials - Les Carberry, Bison Pipe and Supply |
| 3:10 - 4:10 | Bison and Minerals - Wendell Mickelsen, Redmond Minerals |
| 4:20 - 5:20 | Supplemental Feeding Nutrition - Cadra Van Bibber-Krueger, Ranch Way Feeds and Rob Pischel |
| 5:30 - 6:30 | Social Time with a cash bar |
| 6:00 - 9:00 | Bison Dinner Banquet, Bison Bingo, and Benefit Auction |
| Sunday, March 3, 2019 | |
| 8:30 - 9:30 | Special Program Certifications (Animal Welfare, Grass-fed, Non-GMO, Organic) - Callie Casteel, A Greener World |
| 9:40 - 10:40 | Bison Product Labeling Regulations - Dr. Jennifer Martin, Colorado State University |
| 10:50 - 11:50 | Commercial Motor Vehicles Rules, Regulations, and Exemptions - John Graves |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Bison Lunch, Social Time, and Bison Knife Raffle |
| 1:10 - 1:40 | Introduction to Holistic Management - Patrick Toomey, Crossroads Ranch Consulting |
| 1:50 - 3:10 | Creating a Grazing Plan/Calendar - Patrick Toomey, Crossroads Ranch Consulting |
| 3:20 - 4:40 | Bison Vaccination Programs, basics on performing injections and minor procedures without a vet - Dr. Tim Holt, Colorado State University |
| 4:40 - 5:30 | Social Time |
Location & Hotel
Denver Marriot Hotel Westminster
720-887-1177
7000 Church Ranch Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80021
Hotel reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly and mentioning Rocky Mountain Buffalo Association, or visiting: https://book.passkey.com/go/RMBA2019.
The hotel room rate is $110 per night. Deadline to reserve a room is February 8, 2019.
Conference Information Contact
For any additional information on the conference, contact John Graves at 303-887-9677.
