Lloyd Noble established The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation in 1945 to help revitalize agriculture. Today, we are the largest independent agricultural research institution in the U.S. We assist farmers and ranchers through our producer relations program, which provides no-cost consultation and educational programs. We focus on research that will help farmers and ranchers improve land stewardship and productivity regionally, nationally and internationally. We give back through direct grants to healthcare, education and charitable organizations that strengthen communities. We host various agricultural education seminars and workshops related to topics including cattle, forage, honey and pecan production; economics and taxes; prescribed burn; and wildlife management.