When in Drought… Real Talk with Ranchers
Just over 60 percent of the U.S. was in some degree of drought as of May 24, 2022, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. What’s worse is that over half of the country reached drought status back in the summer of 2020 and has remained there since. Given such, drought has been cussed and discussed […]
Alliance works to help ranchers as drought continues
There’s a common word being thrown around a lot in Montana’s agriculture community: unprecedented. That’s how many people in ag are describing this year’s drought conditions, as many farmers and ranchers have never seen anything like this weather.
A Win-Win-Win for Rural Communities, Conservation, and Wildlife Habitat
Building success in rural communities can be as complex as the landscapes, habitats, and living webs in which they exist. But when we work together, we can make a positive impact on the economic and ecologic factors surrounding rural community development. My work, linking two prominent non-profit organizations, creates a connection between wildlife conservation, rural […]
Win-Win-Win for Rural Communities, Conservation and Wildlife Habitat
Building success in rural communities can be as complex as the landscapes, habitats and living webs in which they exist. But when we work together, we can make a positive impact on the economic and ecologic factors surrounding rural community development on the northern Great Plains. My work linking two prominent non-profit organizations creates a […]
A Hub for Conservation and Ranching on Montana’s North-Central Plains
Providing livestock with consistent water is often one of the biggest challenges faced by ranchers in the West. Opportunities to do so are thin on the ground and become even thinner throughout the summer, especially in a drought year like the one experienced in north-central Montana in 2021. Tyrel Obrecht, who operates the Louie Petrie […]
Seeing the Future of Rangeland Health in Phillips County: Tour in Malta on Sept. 8-9
Ranchers in Phillips County will showcase their conservation efforts on the 2021 Montana Range Tour taking place in Malta and south Phillips County on September 8th and 9th .
