Position Title: Recreational & Exotic Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Astra Ranch Location: Waxahachie, TX Position Description: Astra Ranch, a family-owned and recreationally driven 500-acre ranch nestled in the scenic area of Waxahachie, Texas, is currently searching for a highly qualified and experienced Ranch Manager to oversee the operations. This job encompasses not only traditional farming and livestock management but also …
Farm Manager – Auchmar Plantation
Position Title: Farm Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Auchmar Plantation Location: Washington, LA Position Description: Auchmar Plantation is seeking an experienced full-time Farm Manager, with an option to live onsite if necessary, and manage the farm year-round. The position reports directly to the farm owners and is responsible for managing the overall operation of the farm. Excellent benefit and compensation package is …
Case Study: Identification of Federal and State Assistance Programs with Potential Utility for Ranchers
INTRODUCTION Many of the historical southern Texas Panhandle ranches were established in the late 1800’s. With a long-standing commitment to western heritage, they embody ranching traditions, with a focus on raising high quality cattle and working ranch horses. The host ranch of this case study consists of native rangeland with no cultivated ground. Important landowner considerations include natural resource management …
Chief Financial Officer – Country Natural Beef
Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Name of Ranch/Business: Country Natural Beef Location: Pacific Northwest Position Description: THE OPPORTUNITY Working closely with the rest of the management team, this executive will spearhead the daily operations of the finance & accounting staff, and be responsible for the strategic financial outlook and ERP management of the Co-Op. Initial primary strategic initiatives for …
Replacement Heifer Development Considerations for Long Term Success
by Dave DeLaney, KRIRM Practitioner in Ranch Management Whether in response to restocking due to drought, or simply a change in operations to take advantage of the uptrend in the current beef cycle, those of us at the Institute thought this might be a timely subject to address. Of all the strategic decisions the commercial cow-calf operator has to make, few …