Hunter Jones, Ph.D Student

Hunter Jones conducts research under Dr. Jeff Goodwin at the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management, where his work will focus on soil health dynamics under three different grazing systems across three major cattle producing regions in Texas.

Originally from Van Alstyne, Texas, Hunter spent much of his early life working on his family’s ranch in Northeast Texas, an experience he feels shaped his long-standing connection to working lands and agricultural systems. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Angelo State University and his master’s degree in Animal Science from Sul Ross State University.

Hunter has worked professionally in agriculture since 2012 and currently collaborates with a grassland carbon program developer, helping ranchers implement adaptive grazing strategies to improve soil function and overall ranch health. He returned to graduate school to pursue a PhD in order to deepen the scientific foundation of his work and expand his impact within applied rangeland research and producer-focused conservation.

Outside of his academic and professional work, Hunter is a husband and father of four. He and his family live in Godley, Texas, where they remain closely connected to agriculture, ranching, and rural communities.