The Taos County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Regenerative Ranching Mentorship Program, a six-month initiative aimed at supporting beginning and early-career ranchers through hands-on training and business education.

The program will run from March through September 2026 and will pair participants with experienced ranchers who practice regenerative methods. Mentees are required to complete 40 hours of on-ranch mentorship with a designated mentor and 15 hours of educational workshops facilitated by TCEDC and partner organizations.

The curriculum focuses on regenerative ranching practices, ranch business development and peer-to-peer learning within a supportive ranching community.

Participants who complete the program will receive $20.90 per hour, totaling a stipend of $1,150 for 55 hours of participation. The program includes 40 hours of paid on-ranch education, 15 hours of paid workshops covering regenerative agriculture and ranch business planning, and networking opportunities within the regional ranching community.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old, have fewer than 10 years of ranching experience and reside in Taos, Mora, Colfax or Rio Arriba counties. Participants must attend 15 hours of training and workshops, primarily held in Taos County, and complete 40 hours of on-ranch work over the course of the program.

The program is intended for individuals interested in integrating regenerative ranching practices into a beginning or future ranching operation and who demonstrate a passion for ranching culture, practice and business.
To apply, visit tcedc.org or call Anny Warman at (575) 785-8731.