The Noble Research Institute, a trusted resource for farmers and ranchers since 1945, and Certified Angus Beef, a brand known for its commitment to quality beef, have partnered to develop and deliver Land Stewardship, an educational course designed for livestock producers worldwide. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays caught up with Hugh Aljoe, Director of Ranches, Outreach & Partnerships at The Noble Research Institute, to discuss the joint efforts of the two companies.
In 2022, CAB reached out to the Noble Research Institute in pursuit of a way to focus on land stewardship, similar to the Beef Quality Assurance organization’s positive influence on animal husbandry and management practices.
“We wanted to make sure the land was considered a true resource that would have value through greater appreciation for what outcomes could be,” Aljoe explained. “How do we manage for improved soil health, enhance our grazing lands, and enhance our profitability long term?”
The Noble Research Institute helps producers assess where are as land stewards, and how they can improve.
The Noble Research Institute has been very open about its support of regenerative ranching practices. Aljoe said, “We’d like to be able to think about regenerative ranching as part of our continual improvement of the land, profitability, and our livestock. With that in mind, how do we begin to reassess our thought process.”
He complimented BQA on their success in improving overall animal health, husbandry, and management techniques, then related that to how the Noble Research Institute and CAB can help to improve land stewardship through rebuilding soil health and in effect, the land’s resiliency.
Once producers complete the educational Land Stewardship courses, they will receive a certificate of completion. Aljoe admitted that the certificate won’t mean much immediately but hopes that it will begin to invoke consumer confidence in the safety of natural resources where their beef is being raised and therefore in the producers themselves.
The course can be found at www.noble.org. Click Find A Course and look for Land Stewardship. The course is available online, free, and open to everyone. The course includes five modules that may take two to three continuous hours to complete; however, participants can work through the course at their own speed and convenience. Once completed, participants will receive the certificate of completion and discounts on the Soil Haney test and a future course at the Noble Research Institute.
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