Veteran pathways
The 2027 Veteran Stewardship Fellowship: certified education, paid field experience, apprenticeship placement, and long-term employment assistance.
SOLDIERS OF THE SOILTHE MISSION IS THE SOILRegisterWorking Lands Conference · October 2–3, 2026
Veterans serving
America's working lands.
A gathering of veterans, educators, producers, agencies, and agrarian leaders building practical pathways into stewardship.
Conference purpose
From service
to stewardship.
The conference introduces the Soldiers of the Soil Veteran Stewardship Fellowship and brings together the knowledge, relationships, and working-land opportunities needed to launch its founding class.
Rangeland education
University of Idaho Rangeland Center perspectives on applied stewardship training and the future of working lands.
Regenerative ranching
Noble Research Institute education grounded in soil health, grazing management, livestock performance, and producer resilience.
Agrarian vision
Ben Aguilar of The Berry Center on Wendell Berry’s enduring vision for land, community, family agriculture, and rural renewal.
Working-land resources
Conversations with agencies, agricultural organizations, producers, and partners supporting veteran and producer success.
Fellowship building
A working session connecting prospective fellows, mentors, ranches, agencies, educators, and founding supporters.
Thursday evening film program
Wendell Berry: Look & See
A gathering pre-screening at Zephyr Ranch will coincide with the public screening at The Community Library in Ketchum.
Thursday evening · October 1Exact start time and final screening details will be announced.
Friday evening fireside chat
Regenerative agriculture and renewed service
A fireside conversation on the importance of regenerative agriculture for veterans transitioning from military service and seeking a meaningful new mission on America's working lands.
Friday evening · October 2Zephyr Ranch · Final time will be emailed to registered participants.
The detailed presentation order and speaker times will be posted after final confirmations and emailed to registered participants.
Attend from Idaho or online
Conference registration
October 1 and October 4 are half days. Choose the October 1–2 or October 3–4 in-person package; scheduled meals are included. The weekend pass also includes clinics, banquet, meals, and tent camping.