The series of ranch employee management articles written by Rick Machen, PhD, appeared in Progressive Cattle magazine from December 2019 to April 2020. Ranch managers and professionals also contributed to the series including Trey Patterson of Padlock Ranch, Clint Richardson of Deseret Cattle and Citrus, Neal Wilkins of East Foundation, and Tylor Braden of King Ranch, Inc. If you didn’t …
When Time for Termination Comes-Progressive Cattle
This article is the final part of the employee management series that appeared in Progressive Cattle magazine. It appeared in the April issue of Progressive Cattle Magazine and online here. By: Rick Machen, PhD, King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management and Tylor Braden, King Ranch, Inc. This series on managing ranch employees has covered essential managerial skills – recruiting, supervising, …
Evaluating Employee Performance: Progressive Cattle
This article is part four in a five-part series that appeared in the March issue of Progressive Cattle Magazine and online here. Watch for the final and last installment, “When Time for Termination Comes,” in the April issue. By: Rick Machen, PhD, King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management and Neal Wilkins, President and CEO, East Foundation Managers and employees often …
Retaining Talented Employees-Progressive Cattle
This article is part three in a five-part series that appeared in the February issue of Progressive Cattle Magazine and online here. Watch for the fourth installment, “Evaluating employee performance”, in the upcoming March issue. By: Rick Machen, PhD, King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management and Neal Wilkins, President and CEO, East Foundation Ranches are a collection of valuable resources …
Manager Replacement Heifers, Yearling Steers: Maddux Cattle Company
Position Title: Manager Replacement Heifers, Yearling Steers Name of Ranch/Business: Maddux Cattle Company Location: Nebraska Position Description: Manage 1,000-1,200 composite replacement heifers from weaning through breeding, up until they go to cornstalks in the fall. Winter graze 3,000 yearling steers up until grass time in the spring. Qualifications: Interpersonal skills, team building, grazing knowledge, reproduction strategies. Responsibilities: Manage the grass, …
Ranch Manager: Western Colorado Ranch
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Western Colorado Ranch Location: Eagle Vail, Colorado Position Description: Ranch manager for a 10,000-acre shared mountain ranch in central Colorado with 12 owners. This person will report to the Executive Director. The ranch currently has 10-15 full/part-time employees. Qualifications: Proven experience managing ranch staff Ability to lead with integrity & professionalism Ability to …
Ranch Management Graduate Students Prepare to Serve Ranching Industry
Ranch management graduate students Zane Herrin and Tyler Gardner prepare for graduation in 2020 from the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) master’s program, eagerly anticipating serving the ranching industry. 2020 VisionArticle by Kindra Gordon, appearing in KRIRM Winter 2020 Newsletter With its unique repeating digits—and match-up to the 20/20 moniker for perfect vision—2020 is being considered a milestone …
Landon Schofield
Landon Schofield was raised in South Central Idaho where he grew up hunting and fishing the mountains and alpine lakes of the Pacific Northwest. From moving sprinkler pipe to driving tractor, growing up in Idaho afforded many opportunities to connect with the land. He recognized early on the many different interest groups that depend on the land and wanted to …
Farm Manager: Fleishers Farms
Position Title: Farm Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Fleishers Farms Location: Southeast Central New York Position Description: Fleishers Farms is looking to add a Farm Manager in Madison & Chenango Counties to our growing farm enterprises. Work Location: Fleishers Farms in Madison & Chenango Counties, New York State Schedule: Full-time, variable schedule Compensation: This is a salaried position. The compensation is …
When Those You Supervise Are Your Senior-Progressive Cattle
This article originally appeared in the December issue of Progressive Cattle Magazine and online here. It is part one in a five-part series. Be sure to read “Ranch employees – Recruiting the right kind” in the upcoming January issue of Progressive Cattle Magazine. By Rick Machen; Paul C. Genho Endowed Chair in Ranch Management, King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management …
King Ranch® Institute Benefits from Gift to TAMUK Foundation
By Elaine Barnes Coordinator, Alumni and Donor Communications August 23, 2019 (Kingsville, TX) – The Texas A&M University-Kingsville Foundation announced, with gratitude, the largest singular gift from an individual in the university’s almost 100-year history. The $19.5 million bequest is also the leading commitment to date for the university’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign, With You. Without Limits. The Campaign for …
Manager/Operator: Rancho Cielo Norteno
Position Title: Manager/Operator Name of Ranch/Business: Rancho Cielo Norteno Location: Cuatroceinegas, Mexico (200 miles SW of Eagle Pass) Position Description: Responsible for all aspects of running the ranch. Qualifications: Must manage and be a hands-on operator for the development and operation of the ranch. A sustainable ranching mindset and motivation is required. Must be bilingual. Responsibilities: Manage and hands-on operation …