CO State Land Board
The Regenerative Agriculture Manager supports the more than 1,800 agriculture lessees working state trust lands across Colorado. The position works together with district staff and lessees to promote and implement regenerative management practices for grazing and crop production (both irrigated and dryland farming). Upholding the dual mission of the State Land Board, the position advocates for and educates lessees in sustainable ranching and farming techniques that create long term health and value for the land, including soil health, and are good business practices that have the potential to increase profits for agriculture operators. The position involves frequent visits with lessees on their leased properties to monitor conditions, complete property inspections, and help the Land Board’s partners (the lessees) execute their regenerative management plans effectively. The land board has several large ranch properties that are managed through individual asset management plans. The position will participate in the update of these plans and in the implementation of the goals that relate to regenerative agriculture. The position will also prepare regular reports for District Managers and Field Operations leadership on the status of the regenerative agriculture work being done on trust land.