GRAZING MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Hosted by Los Angeles County Cattlemen’s Association
Workshop presenter:
Jeff Goodwin
Dr. Jeff Goodwin is the Thomas M. O’Connor Endowed Director of Rangeland and Wildlife Management and Director of the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management at Texas A&M University. He also holds a faculty appointment as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management and Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension. He also currently serves as the 2025 President of the Society for Range Management.
With over 25 years of experience in rangeland management, Dr. Goodwin specializes in applied research and education to enhance the ecological and economic resilience of grazinglands and ranching operations. Before joining Texas A&M, he served as Conservation Stewardship Lead and Senior Rangeland Consultant at the Noble Research Institute. He also spent 14 years with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, culminating as Texas’ State Rangeland Management Specialist.
Dr. Goodwin is dedicated to advancing stewardship-based management practices and providing innovative solutions for sustainable grazingland management.
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This workshop is Hosted by LACCA and Sponsored by The California Cattle Council. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from a leading expert in grazing management, Jeff Goodwin. Jeff will show us how enhanced grazing management can lead to increased forage quality and quantity, improved soil health, and greater biodiversity. Learn how to get the most out of your pastures while enhancing your ranch's resilience.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9:00 A.M. (Lunch is provided)
Location: 8367 Elizabeth Lake Rd. Leona Valley, CA 93551
The day will begin at the Leona Valley Community Center in a classroom setting.
After lunch, it will proceed to Ritter Ranch.