Position Title: Family Farm and Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Laurel Springs Retreat Location: Santa Barbara, CA Position Description: Seeking a qualified On-Site Ranch Manager to manage the daily operations of a 160 acre ranch in Santa Barbara, CA. The ideal candidate is mature, reliable, flexible, hard-working, animal friendly, and team player who possesses detailed knowledge of managing all aspects …
Operations Manager: McGregor Research Center
Position Title: Operations Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Animal Science Department Location: McGregor, Texas Position Description: The Operations Manager, under direction, oversees business operations for assigned departments, offices, divisions, or agencies, which include hiring employees, negotiating contracts, addressing budget matters, understanding general business operations, and guiding work teams. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training …
The Financial Role of the Ranch Remuda
By: Stan Bevers, KRIRM Practitioner in Ranch EconomicsFeature appeared in the KRIRM Fall 2020 Newsletter Horses play a large role on today’s commercial cattle ranches. From carrying the ranch brand at playdays to carrying ranch hands gathering cattle, they are a source of pride and an important ranch tool. On some ranches, they provide a valuable revenue stream, while on …
Ethan Young
Ethan Young was born and raised on Ensign Ranches of Utah located in Northern Utah. Starting from the age of thirteen, Ethan worked on the ranch as a cowboy for nearly 12 years. During his young life, Ethan not only grew and worked alongside the cowboy crew, but was also around higher management, which included many conversations about the financial …
John Worthington
John Worthington was raised in a family rooted in agriculture and passionate about land, cattle, and conservation. His parents grew up on farming and ranching operations in Colorado and Oklahoma and helped cultivate a desire for agriculture throughout John’s childhood. From an early age, John knew he wanted to continue the tradition and pursue a career in the agricultural industry. …
Scott Crozier
Scott Crozier was raised on a small family ranch in northeast Utah and northwest Colorado. Growing up on the ranch, he spent his time changing sprinklers, hauling hay, and tending cows. Tending cows was his favorite part because he was horseback. A passion for training horses began the summer he turned 12 when his dad gave him a 2-year-old chestnut …
A New Journey
Three new students join the KRIRM master’s programFeature appeared in the KRIRM Fall 2020 Newsletter The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) is pleased to welcome three new students into the ranch management master’s program this fall 2020 semester. Scott Crozier, John Worthington, and Ethan Young will call Kingsville their home for the next two years as they work …
Free Virtual Symposium on the Future of the Wildlife Enterprise
Kingsville, Texas (Aug. 4, 2020)—Two institutions dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of natural resources will present a free virtual wildlife and ranching symposium titled “The Future of the Wildlife Enterprise: Applying New Knowledge and Tools” on October 29-30, 2020. The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management’s (KRIRM) 17th Annual HOLT CAT® Symposium on Excellence in Ranch Management will be …
TSCRA Talk Episode 6: Focus on Finances with Stan Bevers
Stan Bevers, KRIRM Practitioner in Ranch Economics, talks with Kristen Brown on the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Podcast. You know your cows are healthy — but what about the financial side of your operation? Now more than ever, it’s imperative you know where you stand and where you could do better. On this episode, host Kristen Brown is …
Systems Approach to Beef Cattle Sustainability: BIF Online Symposium
Still confused about what SUSTAINABLE BEEF PRODUCTION really means…here is your chance to understand! For many of us, the word sustainable has meant “passing on the ranch to the next generation while maintaining or improving the natural resources for generations to come.” Today, that definition is much more broad. The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef “envisions a world in which …
Private Real Estate Administrator II: Frost Bank
Position Title: Private Real Estate Administrator II Name of Ranch/Business: Frost Bank Location: San Antonio, Texas Position Description: As a Private Real Estate Administrator II with Frost, you will be responsible for the management of mostly farm and ranch real estate held by Frost’s Trust Department. Responsibilities will include the day to day management of real estate assets and making appropriate recommendations …
Service and Dedication: KRIRM Welcomes Three New Management Council Members
The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) is excited to welcome three new members to our management council in 2020. The management council is a group of men and women who use their vast experiences in the ranching industry to contribute to the wise direction of the KRIRM master’s degree, outreach, and newly established research program. Here, we recognize …