In this skills-based course, students explore a variety of techniques commonly used in ranch operations. Students apply skills related to humane animal care, stockmanship and dog training, equipment preventative maintenance, safe operating procedures, and fencing techniques. Additionally, students examine opportunities for diversification, including key success factors and production and income benchmarks for a number of alternative agriculture enterprises. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ASUR 1040 and RGEN 1040. Individual courses may be taken by non-program students where capacity exists and with instructor permission.
In this skills-based course, students explore a variety of techniques commonly used in ranch operations. Students apply skills related to humane animal care, stockmanship and dog training, equipment preventative maintenance, safe operating procedures, and fencing techniques. Additionally, students examine opportunities for diversification, including key success factors and production and income benchmarks for a number of alternative agriculture enterprises. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ASUR 1040 and RGEN 1040. Individual courses may be taken by non-program students where capacity exists and with instructor permission.
