Switching from Cattle to Bison Ranching as a Climate Change Adaptation
| Dates: | September 20-22, 2021 |
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| Meets: | M, Tu and W from 12 M to 12 M |
| Location: | Intro lecture online + field trips |
| Cost: | $45.00 |
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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2021 - 2022 OLLI at MSU Membership or 2021 - 2022 OLLI at MSU Membership
Bruce Maxwell, a professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Science at MSU, will lead this class which consists of an online introductory lecture and field trip visits to the Flying-D Ranch and the North Bridger Bison. You will also hear from range science expert Fred Provenza, Native American faculty and ranch managers.
The online introductory lecture will be followed by two 2-hour field trips to visit two different bison ranches. Details about the field trips, including directions to the ranches, will be provided during the online lecture. OLLI members drive themselves, bring portable chairs, water, sunscreen, hats and jackets. Walking will be on uneven ground.
The online introductory lecture will be followed by two 2-hour field trips to visit two different bison ranches. Details about the field trips, including directions to the ranches, will be provided during the online lecture. OLLI members drive themselves, bring portable chairs, water, sunscreen, hats and jackets. Walking will be on uneven ground.
| Fee: | $45.00 |
Intro lecture online + field trips
- Online
- Flying-D Ranch
- North Bridger Ranch
Helen Augare-Carlson
Director, Native Science Field Center, Blackfeet Community CollegeDanny Johnson
Ranch Manager, Flying D Turner RanchBruce Maxwell
Bruce Maxwell is Professor of Agroecology in the Land Resources and Environmental Science Department and is Director of the Institute on Ecosystems at MSU. Bruce came in 1992 from the University of Minnesota. He holds a doctorate degree in crop science and forest ecology from Oregon State University. He completed his MS degree in 1984 in agronomy and a BS degree in botany in 1977 at MSU. He spent 2 years with his wife in the Peace Corps in Micronesia.Fred Provenza
Retired range science expert, Utah State UniversityMatt Skogland
Ranch Manager, Northern Bridger Bison| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2021 | Monday | 12M to 12M | Intro lecture online + field trips |
| 09/21/2021 | Tuesday | 12M to 12M | Intro lecture online + field trips |
| 09/22/2021 | Wednesday | 12M to 12M | Intro lecture online + field trips |