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We Are RANGELANDS.
Leaders. Stewards. Producers. Educators.
Connect, Lead, and Learn.
Uniting Everyone Who Lives, Works, and Cares for Rangelands.
From research plots to working ranches, SRM’s members are at the forefront of rangeland stewardship. As land managers, scientists, educators, students, producers, and conservationists, we combine expertise, ethics, and a strong land ethic — proving that lasting progress comes from an active, informed, and connected community.
DID YOU KNOW? 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists
The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) is a global celebration of the farmers, ranchers, herders,
shepherds, and other pastoralists who use the land to produce food and fiber and the lands they call home. Designated by the United Nations and supported by nearly 500 organizations around the world, 2026 provides an opportunity to celebrate the heritage of these vast spaces and the people who have protected them.
What We Do
SRM advances sustainable rangeland management through:
- Policy & Advocacy — Engage policymakers and agencies on critical rangeland issues.
- Research & Science Integration — Connect members to cutting-edge science and evidence-based solutions.
- Professional Certification & Training — provide nationally recognized certifications and a broad mix of technical trainings and workshops.
- Education & Outreach — cultivate the next generation with student programs, scholarships, mentorship, and career-stage connections.
- Technical Resources & Tools — deliver guidelines, glossaries, monitoring protocols, and best practices for every range manager.
Why It Matters
- Rangelands cover vast landscapes globally and underpin critical ecosystem services (water filtration, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, forage production).
- Healthy rangelands support livelihoods, ranching, wildlife, and rural economies.
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Degradation threatens long-term productivity, ecosystem health, and community well-being.
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They serve as working lands that drive innovation, research, and practical solutions in natural resource management.
- An informed, engaged community is essential to sustaining these lands for current and future generations.
How We Do It
- Engage in advocacy at federal, state, and local levels
- Publish science-based policy positions and toolkits for members
- Build partnerships with agencies, NGOs, and landowner networks
- Foster collaboration across disciplines (ecology, agronomy, economics)
- Support evidence-based decision making and adaptive management
Upcoming Events
Nevada Youth Range Camp
High school youth are invited to enjoy a week of fun, camping and learning about rangelands and natural resource management in Nevada. Camp will be held in the Schell Creek Range near Ely, NV providing a beautiful setting for learning. The purpose of this camp is to provide youth with the knowledge and understanding of how decisions are made about natural resources on Nevada’s rangelands.
This camp is sponsored by the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management. Registration is
$250 per camper if application is accepted. See https://nevada.rangelands.org/youth-range-camp/ for more details and application materials. Contact camp director for information about potential scholarships.
Questions? Camp Director Ethan Mower - emower@parks.nv.gov 775-726-3564
June 21 - 27, 2026
June 21 - 27, 2026Innovations & Advancements on Grazing & Rangeland Management
Join us in celebrating the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists through educational
tours and talks. A time for grazing specialists, rangeland and pasture advocates, and ranchers to
gather together to learn and build community.
RSVP by May 25th
Jen Muscha: jenmuscha@midrivers.com
Agenda
Day 1: Glendive - June 10th
1pm meet at Fairbridge Inn & Suites Glendive, MT
Tours
Supplemental Cover Crop Grazing
Grazing Distribution & Utilization
Water Developments
Plant Walk
Pastured Swine & Poultry
Local Meat Marketing
Annual SRM Meeting
International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists
Supper & Social
Evening Presentation
Think Globally, Seed Locally:
Lessons from a Nuffield Journey to Strengthen Native Seed Systems in the Prairies with Renny Grilz
Day 2: Wibaux - June 11th
8am meet at the Wibaux County Exhibit Hall
Morning Refreshments
Tours & Talks
Target Weed Control Using Virtual Fencing With Goats
Managed Grazing Using Virtual Fencing on Cattle
Lunch
Virtual Fence Company Presentations
June 10 - 11, 2026 • Glendive/Wibaux MT
June 10 - 11, 20262026 Arizona Summer Meeting
Bi-annual meeting
April 16 - 17, 2026 • Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort
April 16 - 17, 2026
Wear the Rangelands Spirit
Gear up. Show your support.
Show your commitment to sustainable rangeland stewardship with quality apparel from the SRM store. Every shirt, hat, or accessory you wear shares your passion and helps support our mission. Browse our curated collection of designs built for those who care about rangelands — built tough, made to last.
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