Business Development

Sustainable agriculture takes into account multiple aspects of selling an agricultural product. This publication offers start-up tips and a list of resources for further information.

The stocking rate for grazing animals is a crucial decision that affects the rangeland and, therefore, the success of the ranch. This publication discusses topics such as: How stocking rate affects ranch success; What factors affect stocking rate decisions; How to determine actual forage production; and determine the correct stocking rate. (11 pages)

This 3-page publication provides a simple, two-step method that is designed to control small mesquite before they mature, thicken and require expensive broadcast chemical or mechanical control methods.

The Master Marketer program is a 64-hour intensive marketing education course during which agricultural producers, ag lenders, and others are trained in marketing techniques, marketing plans, technical analysis, futures and options, and many other marketing related skills.

The Ranch Management University is an intensive four-day event for new or inexperienced ranchers and landowners to learn about managing soils, forages, livestock and wildlife.

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.

The primary goal of QuickBooks education is to help farmers and ranchers improve their financial recording-keeping and analysis capabilities, thus allowing them to make better management decisions.

This award-winning course assists Texas rural landowners and agricultural producers by identifying key legal issues related to their property. Get practical tips with insightful examples that help explain important legal concepts in a way that you will be able to understand and apply.

The Battleground to Breaking Ground Phase 2 course will educate participants in business planning based on their chosen agriculture enterprise(s).