Rancher Spotlight: Fessler Angus

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Name

Rod Fessler

Operation

Fessler Angus Ranch

Location

Madras, Oregon

Carbon Sequestration Practices

Biodiversity/Seeding, Fertilization, Improved Grazing

Fessler Angus is one of Agoro Carbon Alliance’s partner ranches. Rod operates an Angus cow-calf operation near the Crooked River National Grassland outside of Madras, Oregon, with his wife Sherri, son Brent, and Brent’s wife and daughters. The Fessler family has been a part of the Agoro Carbon program since January 2022. On their ranch, they have adopted improved grazing, range seeding, and range fertilization practices. The ranch also utilizes an herbicide program to suppress undesirable winter annuals and allow more growth for the desirable native and perennial grasses.

I really feel ranchers and farmers are the true environmentalists of the land.”

Rod Fessler, Oregon Rancher
Rancher Spotlight: Fessler Angus
Rancher Spotlight: Fessler Angus
Rancher Spotlight: Fessler Angus

As the support agronomist to Fessler Angus, I help them track their grazing management.  We keep records of the herds’ movements through the different pastures and any improvements they make to help the cattle graze more efficiently. This can include building or maintaining fences, adding water or mineral sources, and assisting the herds to access parts of the pastures they have historically not used to their full potential. I also help advise and track the seeding of new species, any fertilizer that is applied, and herbicide programs.  It is a great perk of my job to establish relationships with ranch families like the Fesslers and support them throughout their carbon program. 

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Lindsey Miller
Lindsey Miller
Agronomist, Support
Based in Southeast Idaho, Lindsey Miller joined Agoro Carbon in April 2023 as an Agronomist. A fourth-generation farmer and rancher, she grew up on her family’s 100+-year-old homestead—land she and her husband continue to farm with their family today. Passionate about supporting farmers and ranchers, Lindsey is dedicated to protecting the future of agriculture. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Crop Science from Montana State University and has built a thriving career in production agriculture. Her expertise spans crop consulting, soil and tissue sampling, zone-specific precision recommendations, sales, seed varieties, certified seed program management, and seed plant operations. Lindsey is also a Certified Crop Advisor and actively contributes to the industry as a member of the Northwest exam committee.
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