Ranch Management University program helping new landowners understand agriculture, natural resources
In Texas, many inherit land properties without any formal training in soil health, livestock management, wildlife habitat or water stewardship. The result can be land that is under-utilized, mismanaged or environmentally degraded. The David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University program offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension helps new and inexperienced landowners understand the fundamentals of natural resource management.
Through applied learning and foundational information, the program educates participants to make financially sound decisions, optimize land productivity and maximize long-term stewardship. Since the program’s inception, thousands of Texans have become effective land stewards.
The program has strengthened soil and forage management that supports the state’s 90 million acres of rangeland. Water conservation and responsible livestock practices have also been conveyed in addition to better wildlife and habitat stewardship. It is estimated that tens of millions of dollars in economic value for landowners have been created as part of overall Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service natural resource programming.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
