Against the Herd
Almost a century of overgrazing has destroyed much of America’s public lands, but Cottonwood Ranch has discovered that cattle can actually be the key to restoring our rangelands. Now the Smith family must convince legislators that cows aren't always eco-villains, or they’re sure to lose their land. Film by Jaxon Derow.
Grizzlies and Grazing
Grizzlies and Grazing is a film that explores how the fate of these iconic landscapes and their inhabitants hangs in a delicate balance, where the survival of both grizzlies and ranchers are deeply intertwined.
Live from Old Salt Festival: The Next Chapter of Conservation
In this inspirational and thought-provoking talk, Western Landowners Alliance CEO Lesli Allison describes her vision for the next chapter of conservation. Recorded during the 2024 Old Salt Festival in Helmville, Montana on the Mannix Family Ranch.
The Fish and the Flame
Our award-winning short film shows how Tim Haarmann, ranch manager at Banded Peak Ranch, and Jim White, a biologist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, collaborated to save one of the last remaining populations of nearly-extinct San Juan cutthroat trout, just as a wildfire threatens to decimate the fish.
Stewardship with Vision Series
Stewardship with Vision, Episode 9: Sieben Live Stock Company
Sieben Live Stock Company is a family owned and operated ranch in north central Montana which raises cattle and sheep. The Hibbard family believes proper grazing techniques can improve overall land health. Their practices include high density grazing with cattle herds, allowing adequate time to rest – which has ultimately led to remarkable changes on the rangelands. Thanks to the entire Hibbard family for sharing your stewardship story!
Stewardship with Vision films are produced in partnership with Montana State University’s graduate program in Science & Natural History Filmmaking. Student film-makers in this program are required to have an undergraduate degree in the sciences. They are selected through an application process each semester, and promptly sent out on a ranch filming adventure unlike anything they're ever experienced.
Stewardship with Vision, Episode 1:
Jeff Laszlo
Stewardship with Vision, Episode 5:
David Spicer
Stewardship with Vision, Episode 2:
Malpai Borderlands Group
Stewardship with Vision, Episode 6:
Moore Land & Cattle Co.
Stewardship with Vision, Episode 3:
Betty Shahan
Stewardship with Vision, Episode 7:
San Juan Ranch
Stewardship with Vision, Episode 4:
Ute Creek Cattle Company
Stewardship with Vision, Episode 8:
Jim Berlier
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