Through the harvest, the young women learned from another, bringing women's perspectives and unique knowledge to a practice that is often male-dominated.
LONGMONT, Colo.-In November 2025, the First Nations' Native Agriculture and Food Systems Investments program sponsored the first-ever Young Women's Buffalo Harvest at the DuBray Buffalo Ranch in Mobridge, S.D.
The event brought together 15 young women, ages 17 to 28, of various tribal nations and experience levels. Attendees represented a wide range of educational paths, from high school students to those completing master's degrees. For some, it was their first experience in contact with the buffalo; for others, it was a chance to deepen their knowledge and share teachings with peers. This mi...
