Institute of Ranch Management
We seek to make a positive impact on global production agriculture.
The Institute of Ranch Management is an outreach and research institute rooted in the resource management and production principles taught in the TCU Ranch Management Program. Together with TCU Ranch Management students, faculty, and alumni, the Institute establishes partnerships with private industry, institutions, and governments to tackle challenges related to the diverse field of resource management around the globe.
What We Do
In an increasingly globalized and interconnected world, agriculture and food production is continually at the forefront of discussion. Sustainable food production is inherently linked to water, energy, demographics, environment, and economic issues.
Why It Matters
A global need exists to provide technological and educational assistance in managing natural resources so that agricultural production and environmental sustainability are balanced. The TCU Institute of Ranch Management is uniquely positioned to have a worldwide impact as the expert of practical global environmental resource management.
Research & News
The TCU Institute of Ranch Management works with its students, faculty and alumni to establish partnerships with private industry, institutions, and governments around the globe in order to address current resource management challenges. The Institute is uniquely situated for the sharing of knowledge, ideas and intellectual resources. Here you’ll find some of our published pieces and press coverage.
Fellowship Program
Agriculture is becoming increasingly international, and global citizenship is a mainstay of a TCU education. The Institute’s fellowship program allows TCU students to take an active role in the challenges associated with the problems of a growing global population by collecting valuable production data in countries in different parts of the world.
We’re Here to Answer Questions
The Institute of Ranch Management offices are located in the Winthrop Rockefeller Building on the campus of Texas Christian University.