Episode 3.9: Educating the Next Generation of Ranchers

The agricultural industry is facing mounting challenges, and one of the areas of great concern is our workforce. With fewer young people prepared to take the reins from current ranch and farm owners, the future of food production is at a critical juncture. The average age of U.S. farmers and ranchers is now 58, signaling a heightened need to train and equip the next generation to carry on this essential work.In this episode, we highlight a program at Feather River College in Quincy, California that is making great strides with its innovative Bachelor of Science in Equine and Ranch Management degree program—the first of its kind in the state! Professor Russell Reid, the Agriculture Department Chair and one of the pioneers behind the program, joins Rangeland Trust CEO and podcast host, Michael Delbar. Together, they discuss how this initiative is providing workforce development opportunities, helping to address the labor shortage, and preparing the next generation to carry on the future of the ranching industry.To learn more about Feather River College's Bachelor's of Science in Equine and Ranch Management, visit their website.If you want to learn more about the work that the Rangeland Trust is doing and how you can get involved, visit our website. Want to learn more? Chat with us!Support the showLearn more about the work the Rangeland Trust does by following us on social media @rangelandtrust!