Virtual Fence Presentations and Site Visit

How can Virtual Fence technology transform livestock and rangeland management across the West?

Join us as Oregon State University Extension Service and University of Idaho Extension partner with Halter, 7U Hunting Ranch & Catering, and local producers to bring research, innovation, and practical tools together on the range.

• Thursday, November 6th, 2025 📅
• Morning: Ste. Chapelle Winery, Caldwell, ID 📍
• Afternoon: Live field demonstration in Rockville, OR 🚜
• Lunch provided by 7U Hunting Ranch | Sponsored by Halter 🍽

Agenda:

All Times are in Mountain Standard Time (MST)

• 8:30 AM: Coffee and Donuts - Registration (Owyhee County Community Center, 432 Nevada Ave, Homedale, ID)
• 9:00— Welcome & Introductions (Sergio Arispe; Oregon State University Extension Service)
• 9:15— What is Virtual Fence technology? (Jenn Smith; University of Idaho Extension Service)
• 9:45— Virtual Fence Overview (Emily Pfaller; Halter)
• 10:15— Virtual Fence Research (David Bohnert; EOARC Director at Oregon State University)
• 10:45— Coffee Break
• 11:00— Cow-Calf Producer Perspective Using Halter (Sean Cunningham)
• 11:30— Panel with university personnel, Halter representative, and cattle producer
• 12 PM— Lunch
• 12:30 PM— Depart for Rockville
• 1:30— Moving Cattle with Virtual Fence: Demonstration and Q&A (Sean Cunningham and Halter)
• 2:30 Depart

Why Attend:

• Learn about startup costs, functionality, and limitations ✅
• Hear directly from producers, agencies, and Extension specialists ✅
• See Halter collars in action on working rangelands ✅
• Network with peers across the livestock and resource management sectors ✅

$15 registration | Limited to 50 participants 👥
Register by October 31st 🗓

For accommodations or questions: [email protected]

Let’s build connections between research, innovation, and application in the field.

Additionally, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at Oregon State University at: 541-737-3556.