Module 4: Ranch Operations and Grazing Management

The 4th module includes a 'mini-documentary' video to introduce the issues, followed by 4 narrated PowerPoint presentations. The quiz includes questions on both the video and the 4 presentations. The quiz must be completed for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Videos and Lectures

• Module Outline

• Mini-documentary Video Playlist (3 parts)

• Presentation 1: Ranch Operations

• Presentation 2: Grazing Management Principles

• Presentation 3: Rangeland Grazing Systems

• Presentation 4: Pasture Grazing Systems

• Quiz

Supporting Resources

• Grazing Management Terms

• Annual Range Forage Production

• California Guidelines for Residual Dry Matter (RDM) Management on Coastal and Foothill Annual Rangelands

• A Summary of Livestock Grazing Systems Used on Rangelands in the Western United States and Canada

• Rotational Grazing on Rangelands: Reconciliation of Perception and Experimental Evidence

• Carrying Capacity

• Grazing Systems Planning Guide