Doug Dean is the Tri River Area Livestock and Range Extension Agent. He aims to provide leadership and organization in the development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of educational programs in Livestock and Range Management in the Tri River Area. Doug specializes in range management issues, range monitoring, livestock management, rotational grazing systems, grass hay production/improved pastures, weed control, small and large acreage issues, ranch management, and  wildlife management. Doug brings an array of knowledge to the Tri River Area with his MBA and Range/Wildlife Management degree, as well as real life experiences and knowledge he has gained through working in the field.

Contact the Agent

Doug Dean, Livestock and Range Extension Area Specialist
TRA Area Director

Email: doug.dean@mesacounty.us
Phone: 970-244-1834

Area Livestock Brand Inspectors

Delta County

• Jason Burns, 970-628-5250
• Steve Seely, 970-623-0864
• Dennis Williams, (Brand Supervisor) 970-632-0768

Gunnison County

• Jackson Irby, 970-641-4097

Mesa County

• Josh Nicklas, 970- 263-0071
• Josh Sinks, 970- 712-1905
• Mike Walck, 970-625-2015

Montrose County

• Jason Burns, 970-628-5250
• Steve Seely, 970-623-0864
• Dennis Williams, (Brand Supervisor) 970-632-0768

Ouray County

• Jason Burns, 970-628-5250
• Josh Sinks, 970-712-1905
• Dennis Williams, (Brand Supervisor) 970-632-0768

San Miguel County

• Jason Burns, 970-628-5250
• Steve Seely, 970-623-0864
• Josh Sinks, 970-712-1905
• Dennis Williams, (Brand Supervisor) 970-632-0768

Free public seminar April 5, 2023 

Loma Livestock Facility

1369 12 1/2 Rd, Loma, Co 81524

CSU Extension Public Seminar Sustainable Agriculture with Artificial Intelligence

Resources

• Drought Advisors
• Hay Directory
• Stocking Rate & Carrying Capacity
• Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)
• Plants NOT to plant in animal enclosures
• Intermountain Grass and Legume Forage Production Manual.  Click here
• Grasses and Grass-like Plants of Utah.  Grass Species ID. Click here