Discover Ranching for Profit workshops
Ranching for Profit workshops bring bite-size sections of the full school to local audiences, covering subjects like economics, ecology and management. Workshops range in length from two hours to two days. We also offer intensives, which are typically longer and more in-depth than workshops. At Ranching for Profit workshops and intensives, our instructors provide a dynamic program full of practical ideas to improve your business.
Upcoming Ranching for Profit Workshops
Is Your Business Profitable?
Online Class
Oct 8, 2025
Jordan Steele, Director of Operations for RMC, will teach the online class: The Most Important Number to Know to Calculate your Farm’s Profitability, hosted by the Oregon Pasture Network. Join the two hour class to answer the question: Is your business profitable? Participants will learn about gross margin, the information you need to calculate it, and how it factors into the Ranching for Profit economic model. Class will be held LIVE, via Zoom.
The 5 Grazing Principles
Online Class
Oct 22, 2025
Dallas Mount, owner of RMC, will teach the online class: Grazing Principles that Let Nature do the Work For You, hosted by the Oregon Pasture Network. Join the two hour class to answer the questions: Do you want to grow better forage, spend less money on hay, and reduce your workload? Dallas will guide participants on the 5 grazing principles showing how they will not only improve your landscape, but will also save you money and time. Class will be held LIVE, via Zoom.
Ranch Leadership & Dynamics: The People Part of Family Ranching
Miles City, MT
Nov 7, 2025 – Nov 8, 2025
John Locke, Ranching for Profit instructor, will present at the Ranch Leadership & Dynamics conference. He will speak about the people aspect of the ranching business. John is passionate about the principles taught at Ranching for Profit and has experienced firsthand the transformation of the application of those principles can make in a ranching business. This presentation is designed for ranchers and farmers looking to transform their operation into a profitable business with a positive and engaging work culture.
Ranching for Profit Workshop
Kamloops, BC
Nov 18, 2025 – Nov 20, 2025
John Locke, Ranching for Profit instructor, will lead this two day intensive workshop. Participants will learn valuable techniques to increase the financial sustainability of their operations, as well as insight into the relationship between ecology and grazing principles. This workshop is designed for farmers and ranchers looking to transform their operations into a profitable business with less work and less stress. Participants will dive deeper into the principles behind economics and increasing profitability, giving participants the tools and insights they need to improve their business.
Economics Intensive
Denver, CO
Dec 17, 2025 – Dec 19, 2025
Instructors:
Jordan Steele
RFP Instructor, Director of Operations for RMC
Shanon Sims
RFP Instructor
Host a Ranching for Profit Workshop
Ranching for Profit workshops and intensives are a great way to bring a taste of the Ranching for Profit School to an entire organization or group. We tailor the length and subject matter of the workshop/intensive to fit you and your target audience’s needs.
Most Common Workshops
We tailor our Ranching for Profit workshops to meet the needs of the hosting organization, but if you aren’t sure where to start, these are our most requested subjects.
The 3 Secrets for Increasing Profit
Find out if your ranch is a profitable business or just a demanding, low-paying job. Learn why economics should precede finance, discover three key strategies to increase profits, and identify the weak link to build a plan for growth.
The Economic Leverage of Good Grazing
Learn the essentials of soil health, how to enhance it through effective management, and the five key principles of grazing. Explore ecological processes and strategies to boost productivity, reduce workload, and increase profit. To enhance this workshop, we also recommend a 2-3 stop field trip to engage in assessing soil, estimating carrying capacity, and exploring grazing severity to better improve your ranch’s health.
Management Succession in the Ag Business
Learn the difference between asset succession and management succession and delve into case studies highlighting both successful and failed transitions. Discover the best practices for ensuring a smooth succession and gain insights from businesses that have navigated the process successfully.
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