Award:
Extension Award
Univeristy:
Oregon State University
Year:
2025
Section Awarded:
Western
Juliana Ranches, Extension Award

Dr. Juliana Ranches, Assistant Professor and Beef Extension Specialist at Oregon State University (OSU), has significantly contributed to outreach programs, blending traditional and innovative methods. Since joining OSU in 2020, she has collaborated in multiple Extension programs. Dr. Ranches has organized numerous Calving Schools across Oregon, which have been instrumental in the success of calving seasons. She also developed the Ranching Academy, a yearlong educational program that covers key milestones in beef cattle production, providing hands-on learning for producers across the state. Nationally, she has contributed with articles to magazines such as Feedstuffs, Oregon Cattleman, and Progressive Cattle. Internationally, she has been invited as a speaker to conferences in Brazil, Germany, and Mexico. As a good demonstration of her leadership skills, Dr. Ranches serves as Co-coordinator for the Beef Quality Assurance program in Oregon and chairs the Cattle Working Group and the Livestock & Natural Resources Working Groups Annual Meeting, promoting collaboration among Extension faculty. A standout achievement in her career, is the creation of the RancHER program, which is a webinar series that highlights the work of women in the livestock industry. Since 2021 with 4 editions to date, RancHER has attracted over 500 participants from around the world. The series has hosted 24 female speakers, including scientists, Extension faculty, industry personnel, and ranchers, inspiring women and younger generations in agriculture. In summary, Dr. Ranches excels in Extension programming, demonstrating leadership and creativity in shaping the future of agricultural education and outreach.