Inviting farmers and ranchers of all scales and production systems.

Boulder County, Colo. - Registration is now open at www.SoilRev.org for the 2024 Soil Revolution Conference. The event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Boulder JCC. In-person and live-stream options are available. Language assistance is available upon request through the registration form.

This event is hosted by Boulder County Parks & Open Space, CSU Extension, the City of Boulder, USDA-NRCS, and the Boulder Valley and Longmont Conservation Districts. Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities are available.

Topics will cover on-the-ground solutions from producers spanning a variety of climate and soil conditions across the country.

Confirmed speakers include:

Alejandro Carrillo

Alejandro Carrillo is a fourth-generation rancher in the Chihuahuan desert. His ranch, Las Damas, has been part of multiple documentaries and studies focused on regenerative ranching. Alejandro established a solid relationship with bird conservation organizations 10+ years ago, working closely with them to protect migratory birds successfully. His Grasslands Regeneration Project company assists ranchers and organizations on regenerative practices in North America, South America, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. He also participates as a delegate to the United Nations to Combat Desertification and Land Degradation in multiple countries.

Dr. Elizabeth Heilman

Dr. Elizabeth E. Heilman, Ph.D., of Wichita State University, is an expert in the fields of human and ecosystem ecology, localized food and community, and building emotional resilience. Her work, including over 60 published book chapters and articles and six books, has earned her recognition including an American Educational Research Association book of the year award. Dr. Heilman's impactful presence has been felt at regional field days and conservation events throughout the USA spanning from Maine to New Mexico, in the Czech Republic, and Ecuador. With her family she runs cattle in Kansas and has a farm in Wisconsin.

Lowell King

Lowell King farms 900 acres of hay, corn, small grain, and cover crops. He grazes 200 cow/calf pairs and custom grazes cattle and sheep along with several other family members near Fruita, Colorado. The family practices the six soil health principles on every acre and coaches other farmers and ranchers in implementing improved grazing practices, no till in furrow irrigation, and diverse crop rotation. Lowell is also a partner in Lifetime Ag, selling Esch brand no till drills and no till creasers, cover crop and perennial seed, and consulting services.

Updates will be posted to the conference website, SoilRev.org, including a growing speaker list and program agenda. For more information, please contact Trent Kischer at tkischer@bouldercounty.gov or 720-864-6529.

This project was funded in part by a mini-grant from the USDA NIFA Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Professional Development Program at Colorado State University.