Maple Valley Cattle Company 

1264 Maple Valley Road

Meyersdale, PA

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.

 

*Students are welcome to join! We will have an agriculture career opportunity session for junior high and high school students.  

 

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

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

Maple Valley Cattle Company  

1264 Maple Valley Rd 

Meyersdale, PA 15552

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – Welcome Reception

Tall Pines Distillery

9224 Mason Dixon Highway 

Salisbury, PA 

 

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

7:30 a.m. – Registration at the Ranch

1264 Maple Valley Rd 

Meyersdale, PA 15552

8:00 a.m. – Using Soil Health Principles to Maximize Rainfall for On-Farm Resilience

8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. – How Maple Valley Cattle Company is Investing in their Land to Optimize Resources and Profitability

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. – Panel 1: AGvocacy and the Importance of Sharing the Industry with the Community

12:00 p.m. – Lunch

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. – Panel 2:  Market-Ability – Capturing Opportunity for Enhanced Markets 

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. – Panel 3:  Bringing Research and Innovation to the Farm for Maximum Benefit

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Panel 4:  The Doc Is In: The Role of Animal Health in Overall Sustainability and Profitability 

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Panel 5:  Optimizing Conservation Opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships 

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Meet the Host

Mike & Amanda Butterfield
Maple Valley Cattle Company
Maple Valley Cattle Company, led by Mike, Amanda, and Evelyn Butterfield, exemplifies a profound commitment to conservation and sustainable agriculture. The Butterfields have implemented a wide array of voluntary practices that significantly exceed regulatory requirements, focusing on soil health, water conservation, biodiversity, and community engagement. Their efforts reflect a deep-seated conservation ethic aimed at enhancing and preserving natural resources for future generations on their cow/calf operation in Western Pennsylvania.
Mike & Amanda Butterfield
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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