2018 Speakers
Don Hijar
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Don grew up on an irrigated farm in the Arkansas Valley of Southeastern Colorado. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from CSU Fort Collins, but started his career in the Soil Conservation Service where he ended up falling in love with conservation of the environment. Eight years later he found himself in the Seed Industry where he stayed for 14 years, working for four different seed companies. In 1998, Don Hijar and his late wife, Janine, decided to open and operate their own seed company in Greeley, CO; Pawnee Buttes Seed Inc. was the result. When he’s not in the office, Don can be found with his horses, mountain biking, snowboarding, or spreading education through his passion for agriculture.
Seeding Rangelands Workshop
The United States has about 770 million acres of rangelands and over half of those lands are privately owned. During this two-part technical workshop, participants will learn how to regenerate rangelands from local experts who will address best practices for seeding rangelands with native species and monitoring soil health. Part One: Seeding Rangelands will provide participants with knowledge and resources on how to successfully seed rangelands with native species by addressing the challenges and factors to consider and providing recommendations and best practices.