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Noble Research Institute Launches Land & Legacy Scholarship

Noble Research Institute and Certified Angus Beef partnered to create Land Stewardship, an educational course for livestock producers.
As the sun rises, Noble Research Institute ranch team member Jeremy Westfall observes a herd of Angus cattle ahead of a move on Oswalt Ranch in Marietta, Okla. (Photo credit: Rob Mattson/Noble Research Institute)

Key Takeaways

  • The Noble Research Institute, in partnership with Powerflex Supply and the National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC), has introduced the Land & Legacy Scholarship.
  • The scholarship program offers financial assistance for farmers and ranchers attending Noble’s online or in-person educational courses.
  • Applications for the first quarter open on December 4, with scholarships awarded quarterly.
  • Powerflex Supply has contributed $20,000 to support the 2025 scholarship program.
  • The initiative aims to promote regenerative agriculture, healthier soil, and productive grazing practices.

Scholarship Details

The Land & Legacy Scholarship is designed to make Noble Research Institute’s educational programs accessible to a wider audience of producers. Participants in these programs gain practical knowledge and skills in:

  • Land Management: Enhancing stewardship through regenerative practices.
  • Soil Health: Building healthier, more resilient ecosystems.
  • Business Success: Improving operational efficiency and profitability.

Farmers and ranchers can apply for scholarships on a quarterly basis, with the goal of enabling them to adopt innovative solutions tailored to their unique challenges. Applications and more information are available at www.grazinglands.org/landandlegacyscholarship.


Partner Contributions

The scholarship is the result of a collaboration between Noble Research Institute, Powerflex Supply, and NatGLC:

  • Noble Research Institute: Provides hands-on educational programs that promote regenerative agriculture and land stewardship.
  • Powerflex Supply: Donated $20,000 to the program and supports grazing infrastructure planning with rotational grazing products.
  • NatGLC: Advocates for grazing lands preservation and connects producers to valuable resources.

Leadership Perspectives

Hugh Aljoe, Director of Ranches, Outreach, and Partnerships at Noble Research Institute, emphasized the program’s impact: “We are excited to offer the Land & Legacy Scholarship to producers seeking to modify their land and business management practices regeneratively. We are grateful to partners like Powerflex Supply and NatGLC, who value our mission and work to restore our nation’s grazing lands by supporting the farmers and ranchers who maintain it.”

Troy Goldhammer, CEO of Powerflex Supply, highlighted the importance of the partnership: “With the exceptional education provided by Noble Research Institute, the extensive reach and advocacy of NatGLC, and Powerflex’s dedication to supporting grazing infrastructure, we are excited to contribute to this vital initiative. The future of farming and ranching hinges on adopting regenerative techniques.”


Expanding Reach

In 2024, Noble’s educational programs reached over 400 producers across 19 states. With the Land & Legacy Scholarship, the organization aims to expand access to these courses, helping more farmers and ranchers adopt regenerative practices.

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