The Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) has announced the launch of the Ranch Managers Guild, a new professional association created specifically for ranch managers across the American West.
Modern ranch management has become increasingly complex, requiring expertise in land stewardship, business planning, labor management, compliance, conservation, and more — all under shifting climate, market, and regulatory pressures. The Ranch Managers Guild was founded to meet these challenges by building a professional network for those on the front lines of land management.
“The Guild is designed to recognize and support the critical role ranch managers play in sustaining working lands,” said a longtime ranch manager and WLA member. “I’ve learned more from fellow managers than anywhere else. It’s time this profession receives the credit and community it deserves.”
Guild members will gain access to peer-to-peer learning, virtual and in-person educational events, and a monthly discussion series featuring a new management topic each month. Members can also join the RMG listserv, a quick way to share questions and insights with other managers across the West.
Starting in 2026, members will have the opportunity to visit fellow ranches for hands-on, on-the-ground learning and knowledge exchange.
Membership is open to individuals actively involved in managing complex Western land operations with objectives spanning ecological health, wildlife, and agricultural production.
To learn more about the Ranch Managers Guild and how to join, visit the Western Landowners Alliance website.
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