Position Title: General Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Noble Research Institute Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma Position Description: The Noble Research Institute, LLC. is seeking a General Ranch Manager who will supervise and manage the operational assets and personnel of a multiple property, grazing lands-focused beef cattle ranching and research organization. Noble’s goal is to assist farmers and ranchers achieve regenerative land …
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 …
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 …
KRIRM faculty describe one method of evaluating the value of reproduction to facilitate decision-making in the cow-calf business. By: Jason Sawyer, PhD, and Rick Machen, PhD; appearing in the Spring 2020 KRIRM Newsletter In cow-calf operations, reproductive rate is the foundational productive function of the enterprise. Obviously, if cows do not become pregnant, then no calves are produced for revenue …
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Panhandle Rocking P Ranch, LLC Location: Pampa, Texas Position Description: Seeking Ranch Manager for cow-calf operation in the Texas Panhandle. Candidate would be in charge of all cattle and ranch operations including machinery. In addition the candidate would be responsible for maintaining hunting habitat for mule deer, whitetail deer, prong horn and quail. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 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 …