Land Stewardship

Land Stewardship by Noble Research Institute and Certified Angus Beef is a free, online course designed for cattle producers who want to strengthen their land management practices.

The best beef starts with healthy land

Through this program, you’ll learn how to build healthier soil, develop more resilient grazing land, and boost profitability by reducing inputs and optimizing natural resources.

By adopting practices that work with natural ecosystem processes, you can make your ranch more sustainable and resilient. The course also includes a certificate of completion, a land steward action plan and a soil health test discount — all designed to support the long-term success of your operation.

Land Stewardship teaches you how to:

Learn the six principles of soil health and how they directly impact your forage quality and cattle performance.

Discover practical strategies to promote more resilient forage, reduce inputs and optimize water retention on your ranch.

Understand best management practices and methods for an adaptive, principles-based approach that responds to evolving challenges, ensuring your operation remains profitable.

Set achievable land stewardship goals that benefit your operation now and safeguard its success for the future.

Benefits and Outcomes for Producers

Land Stewardship certificate of completion

A formal recognition of your commitment to ranching practices that improve grazing land and soil health, providing credibility and communicating your stewardship efforts.

Land Stewardship action plan

A personalized plan to implement land stewardship principles on your ranch, guiding you through the first steps of your sustainability journey.

Haney Test discount

Access a discount on the Haney soil health test, allowing you to measure and track the improvements in your soil health as you apply the course principles.

Discount on future Noble courses

Receive a 10% discount on your next Noble course, supporting your continued education and growth in sustainable ranching practices. These participants will also receive access to Rancher to Rancher.

Learn how building soil health leads to healthier herds and increased profitability — free and from the comfort of home. Land Stewardship by Noble Research Institute and Certified Angus Beef lays the groundwork for better forage, better livestock and better profits.

Noble Research Institute is proud to partner with Certified Angus Beef to deliver educational opportunities aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of ranchers in sustainable livestock production.