Noble Research Institute Partners with Lincoln University for Business of Grazing Workshop

Participants in a grazing workshop at Lincoln University engage in group discussion during a session led by educators from Noble Research Institute.

As part of an ongoing partnership between Lincoln University (LU) and Noble Research Institute (Noble), one of Noble’s hands-on workshops — the Business of Grazing — will be held at LU’s George Washington Carver Farm June 2-4.

Noble offers a wide variety of agricultural educational materials, including workshops, online videos and articles designed to support producers across all experience levels. The Business of Grazing course will provide participants with strategies for aligning grazing practices with business goals while improving ranch sustainability and profitability.

“Participants in our courses range from producers getting started in livestock production to those who have been in the industry for decades, looking to improve their operation and understand the business of running a ranch,” said Devlon Ford, a Noble regenerative ranching advisor and course facilitator for the workshop.

The Business of Grazing workshop centers on aligning grazing goals with business goals, helping producers adjust grazing practices to support long-term ranch plans. Participants also learn how to evaluate ranch investments, including fencing and water system upgrades, to improve carrying capacity. Another focus area helps producers develop flexible grazing plans capable of adapting to changing weather conditions and market trends while supporting sustainability and profitability.

Workshop participants leave with a stronger understanding of grazing principles while incorporating business strategies into their operations.

“One producer in class had resisted the idea of creating temporary paddocks due to his perceived cost of purchasing post and wire,” Ford said. “During our group discussions, the topic came up that you do not necessarily have to invest in new fence material; you can use what you already have. He went home, looked around his place, saw the material he already had, and began creating temporary paddocks the next day. He told us by doing so, he managed forage utilization and achieved better grazing distribution.”

Noble structures courses around principles rather than fixed practices, allowing producers to adapt concepts to fit their own operations and environments. Courses present information in an easy-to-understand format designed for all learners.

Registration remains open to anyone interested in enrolling. Through LU’s partnership with Noble, attendees receive a reduced registration rate of $150 compared to the standard $595 fee.

To enroll in the course, visit Noble Research Institute’s registration page.