In Montana’s mountain country, where rivers cut through open range and fences rarely last a season, Cory and Jennilee Bird are rewriting what it means to manage cattle in tough terrain. Their family has been ranching in the Missouri River Valley for more than a century, working to balance livestock, land, and wildlife across lowland pastures, forest allotments, and high summer range.

Will Oberton and Erin Gervais, the father-daughter duo behind Blackberry Ridge Farms in Winona, Minnesota, are leading the way in sustainable farming.

In the heart of California’s coastal hills, Santa Barbara County, Stephanie Mathis is redefining what’s possible on marginal land.

In the vast, dry landscapes of New Mexico, researchers at New Mexico State University (NMSU) are pioneering sustainable approaches to livestock management on fragile rangelands.

Tyson Coles, a cattle farmer based in Idaho, is revolutionizing the way he manages his cattle with the help of Nofence’s virtual fencing technology. Physical fences were hard to maintain on rough terrain, and grazing was inefficient.

In Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley, Stephanie Bowers is proving that goats can do more than make mischief. Her herds are restoring golf courses, residential property, and nature preserves one bite at a time.

Across rolling pastures and rows of solar panels, Beau Stafford is pioneering a new way to merge renewable energy with regenerative agriculture. When he and his wife bought their farm, the dream was simple: raise a family with livestock and build a life close to the land.

In the heart of Fisher County, Texas, ranching means working country that is as rough as it comes. Deep-cut creeks, washed-out roads, and miles of hard-to-reach pasture make every day a challenge.