With exposure to diverse operations across the country, networking with professionals, and classroom learning, KRIRM students embrace the opportunity to learn more about current challenges facing the industry. As the graduating class of 2023 prepares to return to the workforce, they share some of the biggest challenges they have noticed and potential solutions going forward. The class of 2023 includes …
The Class of 2023 is ready to apply their knowledge and experience to serve the ranching industry. By Emily StriblingWinter 2023 Newsletter In May 2023, the next class of KRIRM graduates will earn their Master of Science in Ranch Management. The class of 2023 includes Bradley Donner, recipient of the Lee and Ramona Bass Endowed Fellowship; Caroline Wild, recipient of …
Newell was raised on his family’s farm in Nephi, Utah and immediately managed a ranch in northeastern Utah post high school graduation in 2012 until setting off for college at Utah State Univeristy, a few years later. In between college semesters, Newell and his wife, Lauren, worked on ranches in Nebraska, South Dakota, Florida and Colorado. Upon graduation in 2018 …
Raised on the family ranch, Crandall Farms in Springville, Utah, Crandall has been involved in the ranching industry his entire life. Upon graduation from Utah State University in 2014 with a degree in mechanical engineering, Crandall worked as a product engineer for Powder River Livestock Equipment until returning to the ranch in 2018. Since his return, Crandall has been managing …
Clackum is an accomplished ranch manager with over 25 years of experience in animal agriculture. His roles have ranged from beef herdsman at his alma mater, Berry College in Mount Berry, Georgia, to his most recent position as ranch manager for Rollins Ranch White in Rydal, Georgia. Clackum, self-described as “a lifelong learner who is self-motivated, analytical and a research …
A native of northern Colorado, Bradley Donner says he recognized his passion for agriculture at an early age. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business with a focus on Ranch Management and explored a broad spectrum of topics including animal and range sciences, business economics, environmental sciences, and various aspects of the multifaceted grain industry. His previous experiences included …
Raised on a ranch in central Nevada near Battle Mountain, Tyler Woodland grew up with farming roots on both sides of the family. He moved with his family to LaBarge, Wyoming, as a high school sophomore. Woodland attended Brigham Young University majoring in ag business, and has worked on ranches in Wyoming, Nebraska, Nevada, and Montana. Most recently, Woodland and …
Caroline Wild grew up in Brunswick, Maine, where her parents operated a custom remodeling company. In spite of not being raised on a farm, Wild had an innate interest in cattle, attending local county fairs and imagining herself owning her own herd. As a high school junior she joined a beef-focused 4-H club and raised a Belted Galloway steer during …
KRIRM’s 2021 graduates share their experiences and outlook as they work toward graduation and roles within the ranching industry. By Kindra GordonWinter 2021 Newsletter It is said that “life is not about the destination, but about the journey.” A viewpoint that reminds us all to embrace not only accomplishments, but also adversity, and to celebrate each step along the path. …
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 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. …