22nd Annual HOLT CAT® Symposium on
Excellence in Ranch Management



Date

November 6-7, 2025

Fees

$150

Location

1050 W. Santa Gertrudis Ave
Kingsville, Texas 78363


  • Summary

    The highlight event of the year is the Institute’s annual symposium held the first Thursday/Friday of November that features a timely topic or issue facing the ranching industry. Past symposia have included discussions on ranching in the 21st century, stockmanship, sustainability, succession planning, business management of hunting enterprises, horse program success, beef marketing, and more. This event will be simultaneously delivered in-person and online.


Past Symposium Topics have included:

2024: Reducing Exposure in a Rapidly Changing Business
2023: Drought Recovery and High Cattle Prices: Making the Right Decisions Now
2022: Ranching in the 21st Century
2021: Sustainable Ranching: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
2020: The Future of the Wildlife Enterprise: Applying New Knowledge and Tools
2019: The Future of Beef Marketing: Technology and the Changing Consumer
2018: Horse Program Success on Working Ranches: Strategic and Operational Decision Making
2017: Succession Planning: Transitioning Ranch Ownership and Management


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Texas A&M University-Kingsville
700 University Blvd., MSC 137
Kingsville, Texas 78363
krirm@tamuk.edu
Office: 361-593-5401
Fax: 361-593-5404