UW offers new degree in ranch management and ag leadership

The University of Wyoming has announced that the UW Board of Trustees has approved a new Bachelor of Science degree program in ranch management and agricultural leadership.

According to the University, the interdisciplinary program is designed to equip students with both practical experience and effective leadership skills, integrating coursework in resource management, business operations and real-world problem-solving.

The program will be housed in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources and will launch in fall 2024. Students enrolled in the program will complete coursework across departments, including classes in animal science, rangeland management and ag business.

To complement classroom learning, students in the ranch management and agricultural leadership program will engage with industry innovators through internships and other hands-on learning opportunities, UW reports.

Trey Patterson, CEO of Padlock Ranch Co., said this is critically important for the Cowboy State’s ranching operations, communities, industry organizations, agencies and allied industries.

The new bachelor’s degree builds on an annual ranch management and agricultural leadership seminar series launched in 2021 with funding from Farm Credit Services of America and the state of Wyoming.

To learn more about the new program, visit the University’s announcement, here or email Associate Director Randall Violett at rviolett@uwyo.edu.