Marketplace All-in-One Climate adaptation as part of the curriculum
Oct 20, 2025
Farmers face increasing challenges from climate change, risking their livelihoods with every storm. In Colorado, a unique apprenticeship program is teaching climate literacy to aspiring ranchers. The program blends traditional agricultural skills with regenerative ranching techniques to build resilience against drought. Meanwhile, discussions on recent economic strains highlight the weakening dollar, Amazon's service outages, and the impact on small and mid-sized businesses. It's a compelling look at how education can empower future generations in agriculture.
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Student Learns Regenerative Ranching Hands-On
- Jackson Watford spent a summer apprenticing at Elk River Livestock learning regenerative ranching and moving fences daily to prevent overgrazing.
- He earned college credit while deciding this intensive hands-on approach is worth the extra work for land health.
Adjust Grazing To Match Drier Climates
- Adapt ranch management for drier conditions by changing grazing practices and moving livestock more frequently to protect soil and forage.
- Use regenerative techniques to improve land resilience and keep ranches viable in a hotter, drier climate.
Climate Literacy Joins Ag Curriculum
- Climate adaptation skills are now integrated into agricultural career training and apprenticeship programs in Colorado.
- Educators link understanding of climate science directly to production decisions for future farmers and ranchers.