Gathering for Action
TKREF brings people together for meaningful conversations that catalyze the transition to a regenerative agriculture system. We welcome people to learn, share, and act together by hosting convenings, meetings, field walks, and internships. We share our story and findings through workshops, classes, publications, and social media.
Photo Credit: William Milliot
TomKat Ranch brings people together for meaningful conversations that catalyze the transition to a regenerative agriculture system. We welcome people to learn, share, and act together by hosting convenings, meetings, field walks, and internships. We share our story and findings through workshops, classes, publications, and social media.
“We believe the lands at TomKat Ranch are a catalyst for transforming how we care for the land and each other. Regenerating communities goes hand in hand with regenerating and restoring healthy land.”
Wendy Millet
Ranch Director
Our Programs
Healthy Soils and Resilient Ranches
TomKat Ranch hosts farmers, ranchers, land managers, and scientists working on research and practices to improve the ecologic and economic resilience of working lands.
Day at the Ranch
Throughout the year, we gather people and partners from all walks of life together for meaningful conversations about regenerative ranching, our fork to farm efforts, and everything in between. Because we don’t know where the next great idea will originate, we strive to include a diversity of perspectives and are enthusiastic supporters of the theory of emergence.
Women In Ranching
Hosted in partnership with Women in Ranching, these workshops are a chance for women working in rangeland management, many of whom live in remote and isolated environments, to connect, share, and learn together. Participants are encouraged to think big and work in collaboration with each other as they look to tackle the challenges of ranching in today’s world.
Healthy School Food
California schools serve hundreds of millions of meals each year and 60% of students are eligible for free and reduced school meals. We support conversations and programs that aim to bring nutritious and regenerative food to California’s kids.
Gallop Adventures
A classroom like no other, our Gallop Adventures provide instruction in communications, thinking patterns, and teamwork through guided interactions with horses. Because horses have the capacity to reflect our strengths, their insights can inspire and restore a sense of purpose and inner peace. Participants explore group dynamics, communication patterns and styles, boundaries and body language, and working as a “herd” to collaborate with others.
Internships
The TKREF internship is a paid educational opportunity that provides broad exposure and experience for individuals interested in agriculture and food systems. We hope to share our insights with the next generation of agriculture and food systems professionals. Find out more about the 2024 Internship here.
HEALTHY SOILS AND RESILIENT RANCHES
TKREF hosts farmers, ranchers, land managers, and scientists working on research and practices to improve the ecologic and economic resilience of working lands.
DAY AT THE RANCH
Throughout the year, we gather people and partners from all walks of life together for meaningful conversations about regenerative ranching, our fork to farm efforts, and everything in between. Because we don’t know where the next great idea will originate, we strive to include a diversity of perspectives and are enthusiastic supporters of the theory of emergence.
WOMEN IN RANCHING
Hosted in partnership with Women in Ranching, these workshops are a chance for women working in rangeland management, many of whom live in remote and isolated environments, to connect, share, and learn together. Participants are encouraged to think big and work in collaboration with each other as they look to tackle the challenges of ranching in today’s world.
HEALTHY SCHOOL FOOD
California schools serve hundreds of millions of meals each year and 60% of students are eligible for free and reduced school meals. We support conversations and programs that aim to bring nutritious and regenerative food to California’s kids.
GALLOP ADVENTURES
A classroom like no other, our Gallop Adventures provide instruction in communications, thinking patterns, and teamwork through guided interactions with horses. Because horses have the capacity to reflect our strengths, their insights can inspire and restore a sense of purpose and inner peace. Participants explore group dynamics, communication patterns and styles, boundaries and body language, and working as a “herd” to collaborate with others.
INTERNSHIPS
The TKREF internship is a paid educational opportunity that provides broad exposure and experience for individuals interested in agriculture and food systems. It is our hope to share our insights with the next generation of agriculture and food systems professionals.
News and Resources
Photo Credit: William Milliot