The Quivira Coalition, Holistic Management International, and American Grassfed Association are pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2019 REGENERATE HERD Fellowship, which provides scholarships for young farmers, ranchers, and conservationists, and students in related fields to attend the 2019 REGENERATE Conference from November 19-22 in Albuquerque, New Mexico!

The HERD Fellowship seeks to connect scholarship recipients with peers and mentors at the event, as well as support their pursuit of lives in agriculture beyond the event. Attending the REGENERATE Conference provides fellows with the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field, build relationships with peers and mentors, find support for their work, and bring a fresh perspective on the future of agriculture.

We will award 12 full scholarships (covers conference registration fee, and travel and lodging expenses) and 25 tuition-only scholarships (covers conference registration fee) to ranchers, farmers, conservationists, and others in related fields who are beginning their careers. These scholarships will be prioritized to support individuals who identify as belonging to a community historically underrepresented, economically low-resource, and/or marginalized in agriculture. We are specifically encouraging the application of Tribal, Hispanic/Latinx, Black/African American, and Asian/Pacific Islander beginning ranchers, farmers, and conservationists. However, qualified applicants from any background with a strong application will also be considered.

Interested individuals can apply by submitting an online application or completing an interview by phone or in-person. Please call the Quivira Coalition at 505-820-2544 to schedule an interview with either Arielle or Sarah. Applications must be submitted by 11 pm MT on Friday, September 20. Applicants will be notified no later than October 1 about the status of their applications.

You may also recommend someone for a scholarship by emailing [email protected] their name, contact information, and 1-2 sentences why they would be a good candidate for the HERD Fellowship.