Programs
Boots on the Ground Leadership.
Where SRM turns knowledge into action. These programs are built for the people doing the work, sustaining the land, strengthening the bottom line, and building a deeper bench of rangeland talent.
Certifications
Clear standards. Earned trust. Better rangelands.
SRM’s certification programs help rangeland professionals back up their work with verified education, field experience, continuing education, and a strong code of ethics. Through peer review, SRM offers credentials for rangeland managers (CPRM), consultants (CRMC), early-career professionals (Associate Professional in Rangeland Management), and targeted grazing specialists (Targeted Grazier Certification), giving landowners and agencies added confidence in the people guiding rangeland decisions.
Certified Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM)
Certified Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM) is SRM’s certification for rangeland professionals who plan and implement sound management on public and private lands. If you want your work to carry more weight, CPRM helps you prove your qualifications, build trust faster, and stand out as someone others can rely on when rangeland decisions matter.
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Certified Range Management Consultants (CRMC)
Certified Range Management Consultant (CRMC) is SRM’s certification for professionals who provide for-fee consulting in range management, with a strong focus on grazing and its impacts on plants and soils. If you want clients to hire you with confidence, CRMC helps you stand out with a respected credential that signals you meet clear standards for education, experience, continuing education, and ethical practice.
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Associate Professional in Range Management
Join the Associate Professional in Range Management (APRM) program by SRM, a pathway to Certified Professional in Range Management for recent graduates and professionals in rangeland-related fields.
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Targeted Grazier Certification
Earn your Targeted Grazier Certification through the Society for Range Management. Enhance your skills in sustainable grazing practices with our specialized certification program for rangeland professionals.
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Producers
Practical tools. Trusted pros. Real results.
Looking to make grazing decisions that pay off and hold up over time? Start with Good Grazing Makes Cent$, connect with a local Range Management expert for on-the-ground help, and explore the Redd Fund scholarship to attend the SRM Annual Meeting.
Good Grazing Makes Cent$
Good Grazing Makes Cent$ aims to provide practical, applicable, and economically feasible range management solutions which can ultimately improve productivity of the land and the bottom dollar of the ranch through conversation and collaboration between range scientists and ranchers.
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Redd Fund
The Redd Fund, a joint venture of the Charles Redd Foundation and Society for Range Management, offers a cost-share opportunity in an effort to: recruit ranchers to SRM by helping them attend SRM annual meetings, and to increase the visibility of SRM to other organizations.
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Find a SRM Certified Range Expert in your area
Looking for trusted professionals in rangeland management? Connect with a Certified Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM) or a Certified Range Management Consultant (CRMC) near you and get expert guidance backed by the Society for Range Management.
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Students & Universities
Build skills. Win comps. Find your people.
Students and universities are a big part of SRM, with hands-on ways to learn, compete, and connect with the range community. From student competitions and university teams to scholarships that support your education and growth, plus opportunities for younger students through the High School Youth Forum, there are plenty of ways to build skills, gain confidence, and find your place in the profession.
Scholarships
The Society for Range Management offers several scholarships to support students pursuing studies in range science, natural resources, and related fields. These awards recognize academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to the stewardship of rangelands. Below is an overview of the scholarships currently available and their eligibility requirements.
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HSYF
The High School Youth Forum (HSYF) program began in 1966 at the Salt Lake City Annual Meeting as the Youth Range Forum. High school age delegates are selected for participation in the Forum by the Sections of the Society based on their interest, achievements and activities in range and natural resource management at the Section level.
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Accreditation
The responsibility for accreditation of professional programs in range management education is accepted by the Society for Range Management. Accreditation of professional programs is a proven and accepted approach successfully used by such professions as medicine, law, engineering and forestry for several decades.
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Graduate Student Competitions
Each year the Society for Range Management hosts
competitions for the best oral paper and poster paper presentations at
the Masters and Ph.D. levels. Over 100 dedicated judges volunteer their
time and expertise to evaluate presentations given at the SRM annual
meeting. Thanks to sponsorship by Corteva Agrosciences (when available),
individuals with the top two presentations in each category are
awarded.
The goals of these competitions are to recognize outstanding presenting
skills and to help students improve their presenting skills by providing
valueable feedback in the form of evaluation rubrics and written
comments.
Competition Submission
Use the link below to learn more about the Graduate Competitions and to submit your entry form.
Competition Submission
Use the link below to learn more about the Graduate Competitions and to submit your entry form.
Awards
Spotlighting service, science, and stewardship.
The Society for Range Management honor awards program recognizes members and non-members who have made outstanding contributions to the science and art of range management. Now is the time to begin preparing nominations for individuals who deserve recognition. All Awards videos can be found on the Society’s Youtube page.
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