Business & Community

Financial assistance options can be hard to sort through. This guide outlines major programs for ranchers and beginning farmers and explains where to find current eligibility and application details.

Wind and solar projects are expanding across Texas rangelands. This guide helps landowners understand how these systems work and what ecological factors matter when weighing long-term land use decisions.

Landlocked property can lead to legal headaches. This factsheet breaks down Texas laws and five common ways landowners can secure or control access. Download now for clear guidance. Download now and get clear guidance!

Texas Rural Leadership Program provides adult leadership and community development for rural individuals, communities, organizations, and regions.

TALL is a comprehensive, two-year leadership enhancement study program of agricultural policies and environmental issues for emerging leaders in Texas agriculture.

The AgriLife Extension Rural Student Success Initiative aims to increase the number of rural students enrolling in and completing a postsecondary certificate or degree program.

New to beef cattle production? This free, self-paced Beginning Beef Cattle Operations course provides a practical introduction to managing a beef cattle operation. Get step-by-step guidance on planning and managing a small-to-medium herd, from facilities and genetics to grazing and marketing. Designed for new and beginning producers, it helps you create a 1–3 year operation plan that fits your goals and resources. Enroll today!

Learn resilience planning strategies for Texas communities. This 30-minute course helps planners and officials prepare for flooding, improve infrastructure, and support hazard resiliency. Enroll today!

Explore introductory farm and ranch concepts, business planning basics, and best practices to overcoming barriers to success. Farmers and ranchers will discover valuable training programs and funding resources in this BattleGround to Breaking Ground online course!