Society For Range Management

What Society For Range Management does

Society for Range Management (SRM) is a U.S.-based nonprofit professional society founded in 1948 (per firmographic data; one source cites 1950) and headquartered at 100 N 27th Street, Suite 600D, Billings, Montana. The organization unites land managers, scientists, educators, students, ranchers, producers, and conservationists around sustainable stewardship of rangelands, which comprise 40% (770 million acres) of the contiguous United States. SRM operates through a network of 22 regional sections spanning the western U.S., Plains states, Mexico, Canada, and an International Mountain section, governed by an elected Board of Directors with fiscal year beginning August 1.

SRM's core product portfolio includes four professional certification programs (Certified Professional in Rangeland Management, Certified Range Management Consultants, Associate Professional in Range Management, and Targeted Grazier Certification), two peer-reviewed periodicals (Journal of Rangeland Ecology and Management and Rangelands magazine), student programs (High School Youth Forum, graduate student competitions, scholarships, university accreditation), policy advocacy resources, and the Find a SRM Certified Range Expert directory. Digital assets are limited to rangelands.org, a member portal at portal.rangelands.org, an SRM mobile application, and an apparel storefront at srm2026.itemorder.com. The organization does not develop proprietary AI or software products; its technology stack centers on content distribution, member engagement, and email/newsletter delivery via Google Analytics and Mailchimp.

Revenue is generated across five streams: annual membership dues (Regular, Student, Young Professional, Emeritus, Life, Family, International, Individual Sustaining, Institutional, Commercial), event registrations and sponsorships at the international annual meeting and section-level events, certification application and maintenance fees, publication subscriptions, and donations/apparel sales. SRM pursues strategic partnerships with USDA, Department of the Interior, BLM, NRCS, FAO (International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026), The Wildlife Society, American Fisheries Society, Society of American Foresters, USGS Coalition, Western Governors' Association, and the Central Grasslands Roadmap Initiative (250+ partners).

Name

Society For Range Management

Legal name

Society for Range Management

Website

https://rangelands.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Society for Range Management is a 77-year-old nonprofit professional society uniting land managers, scientists, ranchers, educators, and conservationists through certifications, publications, 22 regional sections, and policy advocacy for sustainable rangeland stewardship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Society and Rangeland Management Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation (BPADANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) & Governance (THACAFAA)

Keywords

• Rangeland management
• Professional certification programs
• Peer-reviewed journals
• Membership society
• Conservation education

Headquarters

HQ city

Billings

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from multiple classes including Regular, Student, Young Professional, Emeritus, Life, Family, International, Individual Sustaining, Institutional, and Commercial members. Dues support core operations, publications, and member services.
2. Event Registrations: Revenue from annual international meetings and regional section meetings including registration fees, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees.
3. Professional Certifications: Fees from certification programs including CPRM, CRMC, APRM, and Targeted Grazier Certification applications and maintenance.
4. Publications and Subscriptions: Subscription revenue from Rangelands journal and Journal of Rangeland Ecology and Management. Individual and institutional subscriptions to Society periodicals.
5. Donations and Apparel: Donations to support SRM mission and revenue from SRM apparel store merchandise sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Society for Range Management (SRM) is a nonprofit professional society that delivers member services for sustainable rangeland stewardship. Its core offerings include nationally recognized professional certifications (Certified Professional in Rangeland Management, Certified Range Management Consultants, Associate Professional in Range Management, Targeted Grazier Certification), peer-reviewed publications (Rangeland Ecology and Management journal and Rangelands magazine), annual international meetings, 22 regional sections, student programs and scholarships (HSYF, graduate competitions, Redd Fund), policy advocacy and official statements, and a Find a Certified Range Expert directory. The Society is funded by annual membership dues, certification fees, event registrations, publication subscriptions, donations, and apparel sales, governed by an elected Board of Directors.

Product overview

The Society for Range Management operates as a professional membership organization offering a portfolio of certification programs, educational resources, publications, and member services focused on sustainable rangeland management. The core offerings include four professional certifications: Certified Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM), Certified Range Management Consultants (CRMC), Associate Professional in Range Management (APRM), and Targeted Grazier Certification. Supporting programs include the Good Grazing Makes Cent$ practical resource program, Redd Fund scholarship, Find a SRM Certified Range Expert directory, and various student programs including HSYF, graduate competitions, and university accreditation. SRM also publishes the Rangeland Ecology and Management Journal and Rangelands periodical, maintains official policy statements and resolutions, and provides a Leadership Portal for committee operations. The organization is structured around 22 regional Sections and connects members through annual meetings, events, and advocacy for science-based rangeland stewardship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM) Nationally recognized certification for rangeland professionals who plan and implement sound management on public and private rangelands, verifying education, field experience, continuing education, and adherence to a strong code of ethics through peer review.
• Certified Range Management Consultants (CRMC) Certification for professionals providing for-fee consulting in range management, with focus on grazing and its impacts on plants and soils.
• Associate Professional in Range Management (APRM) Pathway certification program for recent graduates and early-career professionals in rangeland-related fields, providing a stepping stone toward the Certified Professional in Range Management designation.
• Targeted Grazier Certification Specialized certification program for rangeland professionals focusing on sustainable targeted grazing practices.
• Good Grazing Makes Cent$ Practical range management program providing economically feasible tools and facilitating collaboration between range scientists and ranchers to improve land productivity and bottom-line outcomes.
• Redd Fund Joint venture with Charles Redd Foundation offering cost-share opportunities to recruit ranchers to SRM and increase visibility of SRM at annual meetings.
• Find a SRM Certified Range Expert Directory service connecting users with Certified Professionals in Rangeland Management (CPRM) or Certified Range Management Consultants (CRMC) in their geographic area.
• SRM Scholarships Scholarships supporting students pursuing studies in range science, natural resources, and related fields, recognizing academic achievement and leadership.
• High School Youth Forum (HSYF) Program begun in 1966 selecting high school delegates based on interest, achievements, and activities in range and natural resource management.
• Graduate Student Competitions Annual competitions for best oral and poster paper presentations at Masters and Ph.D. levels at the SRM annual meeting, evaluated by 100+ volunteer judges.
• University Accreditation Program SRM's program accepting responsibility for accreditation of professional programs in range management education.
• SRM Honor Awards Program recognizing SRM members and non-members for outstanding contributions to range management science and art, including Frederic G. Renner Award, W.R. Chapline Awards, and Outstanding Young Range Professional.
• Rangeland Ecology and Management Journal Peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing research on rangeland ecology and management, available through individual and institutional subscriptions.
• Rangelands Publication Society periodical providing members access to information on rangeland science and management, distributed through individual and institutional subscriptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 770 million acres of US rangelands supported through science-based management guidance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026SRM has long served as the primary architect of interagency collaboration between USDA and the ranching community. The formal MOU between USDA and Department of the Interior exemplifies common-sense, partnership-driven approaches that SRM has pioneered since its founding. SRM stands ready to facilitate rancher partnerships, provide technical guidance for adaptive management, and help integrate new technologies that enhance rangeland resilience.
• Department of the Interior (DOI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026SRM collaborated on the formal MOU announcement between USDA and DOI for grazing management modernization. The MOU includes ranch immersion programs for federal employees and creation of Grazing Permittee Wildfire Liaisons, reflecting improved communication and understanding of range realities.
• The Wildlife Society (TWS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2026SRM joined with TWS, American Fisheries Society (AFS), and Society of American Foresters (SAF) in issuing a joint statement on the importance of restoring federal natural resource positions. The coalition emphasizes critical contributions of federal natural resource professionals in ensuring effective management of public trust resources.
• American Fisheries Society (AFS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2026Part of the joint statement coalition with TWS, SAF, and SRM emphasizing the critical contributions of federal natural resource professionals in sustaining rangelands, forests, waters, and wildlife habitats.
• Society of American Foresters (SAF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2026Part of the joint statement coalition with TWS, AFS, and SRM for federal natural resource workforce restoration, highlighting the long-term risks of continued staffing reductions.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026FAO has recognized 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), a global celebration supported by nearly 500 organizations worldwide. SRM is actively involved in celebrating the heritage of rangelands and the people who have protected them through this initiative.
• Charles Redd FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Redd Fund is a joint venture of the Charles Redd Foundation and Society for Range Management, offering cost-share opportunities to recruit ranchers to SRM by helping them attend SRM annual meetings and increasing visibility of SRM to other organizations.
• Central Grasslands Roadmap InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective action initiative bringing together over 250 ranchers, indigenous partners, government agencies, and conservation groups to collectively preserve the working landscapes of the Great Plains with a shared voice and reduced land conversion.
• Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRM has joined with 122+ organizations in supporting the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative and adequate funding for agricultural research at USDA's Agricultural Research Service.
• USGS CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRM participates in the USGS Coalition advocating for federal support of the agency in Fiscal Year appropriations, supporting programs like the 3D Elevation Program.
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRM provides technical guidance and collaborative support for BLM rangeland management, including participation in policy discussions and support for effective grazing permit administration.
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRM works with NRCS on cooperative conservation initiatives including Working Lands for Wildlife and support for private landowner technical assistance programs.
• Western Governors' AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRM participates in Western Governors' Association Working Lands RoundTables addressing at-risk species conservation, broad-scale threats to western working landscapes, and cross-boundary coordination in resource management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/society-for-range-management
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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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