Service: Extension personnel statewide guide and support agricultural producers and land managers through workshops, publications and one-on-one meetings to translate research findings into management actions.
Innovation: Students have unique opportunities to train and conduct innovative research under exceptional faculty with diverse backgrounds and resources. Animal and Rangeland Science faculty have broad expertise in applied and discovery research.
Systems Approach: Rangeland Ecologists examine a multitude of components, interactions and controls in research to better understand proliferation and community dynamics of the invasive species Medusa Head.
Leadership: Effective leadership skills are integral to the growth and success of students. An abundance of opportunities exist for students to enhance leadership skills through clubs and various organizations within the department and the university.
Responsible Stewardship: A balance between meeting demand for livestock products and ensuring the long-term sustainability of rangelands can only be achieved through consideration of ecological, econonic and social factors.