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Sign Up for Ecological Range Management and Adaptive Grazing!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 8:00am

The Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems at Chico State has developed a series of professional courses on the theory and best practices in the areas of ecological management, conservation, and planning. Our next course begins February 17.

Ecological Range Management and Adaptive Grazing

Faculty: Wendell Gilgert, M.S. [Bio]

This course addresses whole ranch and grazing management planning and design, with a focus on climate smart/regenerative practice implementation and assessment. We will explore key concepts, including the Holistic Management (HMI or Savory) and the Nine Step Conservation Planning Process from NRCS. Topics Include:

  • Prehistoric and historic herbivory in California.
  • Resource assessments (walking/reading the land).
  • Enhancing land doctoring skills.
  • Grazing management strategies.
  • Ranch conservation planning.
  • Grazing management plans.
  • Transition to new grazing strategy.
  • Multi-species grazing.

This course may be taken singly for continuing education purposes or general interest. It is an elective course for the Technical Assistance Provider Certification Program.

In addition to current, relevant, and actionable information from subject-matter experts, each of the courses incorporates:

  • Fully online delivery for flexibility and convenience
  • Lectures and coursework (5–6 hours per week) completed at your own time and pace
  • Weekly, one-hour live-online discussions with participants and faculty
  • Pass/No Pass quizzes to gauge your mastery of the content
  • Certificate of completion given at the end of each course

Learn more on the program website and register today!