Texas Bison Association Conference - Using Climate Smart Solutions to Increase Market Opportunities
Tanka rancher partner Chris Pogue (back) assists veterinarian Dr. Hank Hayes to take a blood sample from a yearling Buffalo.
Dawn Sherman, executive director of Tanka Fund, presented “The Grass is Greener: Using Climate Smart Solutions to Increase Market Opportunities” at the Texas Bison Association 30th Annual Fall Conference, Oct. 25-26, 2024. Dawn invited Jim Matheson, executive director of the National Bison Association, to join her and co-present on the NBA’s role in the Climate Smart initiative.
Held at Tesoro Buffalo Ranch in Talco, TX, and GP Ranch (owned by Tanka Fund rancher partners Theda and Chris Pogue) in Sulphur Springs, TX, the conference also featured guest speaker Donnie Peters, manager of Northeast Texas Farmers Co., who presented on Summer/Winter Grass Management and Analysis. Dr. Hank Hayes of the Texas Animal Commission presented a veterinary debrief.
The Tanka Fund team staffed an information booth (see Tanka intern Skylar Pogue in photo below) during the event to present more information about the Climate Smart program and to talk to ranchers interested in learning about joining Tanka Fund as a rancher partner.
The conference also included hands-on bison workings, a rancher panel, and a bison market update.
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Summary:
Dawn Sherman, executive director of Tanka Fund, co-presented “The Grass is Greener: Using Climate Smart Solutions to Increase Market Opportunities” alongside Jim Matheson of the National Bison Association at the Texas Bison Association’s 30th Annual Fall Conference. Held on Oct. 25-26 at Tesoro Buffalo Ranch and GP Ranch, the event featured talks on grass management by Donnie Peters and a veterinary update by Dr. Hank Hayes. The Tanka Fund team, including intern Skylar Pogue, ran an information booth to engage with ranchers interested in joining the Climate Smart initiative. The conference also included hands-on bison activities and market updates.
Key points:
Presentation by Dawn Sherman: Dawn Sherman, executive director of Tanka Fund, presented “The Grass is Greener: Using Climate Smart Solutions to Increase Market Opportunities” at the Texas Bison Association’s 30th Annual Fall Conference.
Co-Presentation with Jim Matheson: Jim Matheson, executive director of the National Bison Association, co-presented to emphasize the NBA’s role in the Climate Smart initiative.
Conference Venue and Hosts: The conference was held on Oct. 25-26 at Tesoro Ranch and at GP Ranch, owned by Tanka Fund partners Theda and Chris Pogue.
Guest Speaker Presentations: Donnie Peters presented on grass management techniques, and Dr. Hank Hayes delivered a veterinary debrief from the Texas Animal Commission.
Information Booth for Outreach: The Tanka Fund team staffed an information booth, with intern Skylar Pogue engaging with ranchers and offering information about the Climate Smart program.
Interactive and Educational Events: The conference featured hands-on bison workings, a rancher panel, and updates on the current bison market.
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