Prepare to Lead Sustainable Land Management
The Managed Grazing Certificate at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point prepares students and professionals to apply managed grazing as an effective land management strategy that supports both agricultural productivity and conservation outcomes.
Students gain the knowledge and practical perspective needed to work across livestock production, grassland management, and natural resource conservation on working lands. Graduates of the certificate are equipped to contribute to grazing planning efforts, evaluate grazing strategies, and support sustainable land stewardship in a variety of professional settings.
Whether working with private landowners, conservation agencies, or public land managers, students develop skills that connect ecological health with practical land use management.
What will you learn?
The Managed Grazing Certificate provides foundational knowledge and applied experience in:
- Managed grazing systems and land stewardship
- Grazing plan development and revision
- Evaluation of grazing strategies for production and conservation goals
- Grassland and rangeland management principles
- Soil health and sustainable land management
- Livestock integration within conservation-focused landscapes
- Collaboration across agriculture and natural resource management sectors
Students also gain exposure to hands-on learning opportunities and professional training experiences related to grazing management and grassland conservation.
Who Should Enroll?
This certificate is designed primarily for students and professionals interested in natural resources, agriculture, conservation, and land management. It is especially valuable for individuals pursuing careers connected to:
- Agriculture and agronomy
- Rangeland and grassland management
- Ecological restoration
- Soil conservation
- Wildlife and habitat management
- Forestry and working lands conservation
Students in programs such as ecosystem restoration and management, soil science, wildlife ecology, forestry, and related fields may find this certificate particularly beneficial. The program is also open to students outside of natural resources disciplines who are interested in sustainable land management practices.
Career Opportunities
The Managed Grazing Certificate can strengthen preparation for careers in:
- Natural resource management
- Conservation planning
- Rangeland and grassland management
- Soil and water conservation
- Agricultural consulting
- Ecological restoration
- Wildlife habitat management
- County, state, and federal land management agencies
- Private land stewardship and consulting
Graduates will be prepared to support conservation and production goals on working lands while contributing to sustainable agricultural and environmental practices.
Learn More
For full course details, elective options, and information on enrolling, visit the UWSP Catalog page or speak with your academic advisor.
College of Natural Resources
800 Reserve Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-4617
cnr@uwsp.edu
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