YY Ranch

9500 S Highway 186

Willcox, AZ

The Sustainable Ranchers Tour will spotlight leading sustainable ranchers who are paving the way toward a regenerative future for America’s beef industry.

Spanning five states, the tour will offer participants the opportunity to engage directly with ranchers and farmers as they share their expertise in applying regenerative practices and addressing the challenges of modern agriculture. Attendees will also gain access to valuable technical resources from our trusted partners, providing the essential tools and knowledge needed to successfully implement these practices in their own operations.

 

This programming is free with your registration and includes a free lunch.

Please register by July 21st.

 

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Willcox Elks Lodge #2131

247 E Stewart St., Willcox, AZ 85643

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – BQA Certification/Recertification

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Evening Reception

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

YY Ranch

9500 S Hwy. 186, Willcox, AZ

7:30 a.m. – Registration Opens

8:00 a.m. – Welcome

8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Unlocking the Power of Regenerative Ranching: How Upping Your Grazing Game Can Unlock Stewardship and Profitability that Pays

Willcox Elks Lodge #2131

247 E Stewart St., Willcox, AZ 85643

11:15 a.m. – The Doc is In: Investing in Animal Care that Benefits Your Herd and Your Operation

12:00 p.m. – Lunch

12:30 p.m. – Investing In Tech that Actually Pays: Understanding how to Evaluate Tech’s Ability to Create Efficiencies that Benefit Your Bottom Line

1:15 p.m. – Matching Your Genetics to Your Environment for Maximum Stewardship Success 

1:45 p.m. – Break

2:00 p.m. – Taking Full Advantage of Conservation Opportunities to Maximize Impact and Profitability 

2:45 p.m. – Beef Supply Chain Perspectives

Please register by July 21st:

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Meet the Host

YY Ranch
David & Tina Thompson
Originally homesteaded in 1879 by Brannick and Mary Riggs, Tina’s Great, Great Grandparents. Primarily a Commercial Cow/Calf operation but we also run a seed stock herd of Registered Black Angus. Our Son and his family are actively involved with the Registered Black Angus herd.
David & Tina Thompson
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Event attendees are eligible to apply for the Rancher Resilience Grant to cover travel costs related to attending the event.

The grant is designed to support cattle producers’ attendance at impactful educational events. It is made possible by a partnership between the National Cattlemen’s Foundation and Cargill Protein and is administered by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

Registrants can Apply Here: https://www.ncba.org/education-resources/rancher-resilience-grant

Special Thanks to Our Supporting Partners