Join us for a special episode of The Land Bulletin as we reflect on some of our most inspiring conversations from the past year. In this compilation, we delve into the values central to Western life—heritage preservation, land stewardship, and community legacy. Hear from voices like Rick Knight on the deep-rooted knowledge that shapes private land stewardship, Faith Hamlin on balancing tradition with modern ranch management, and Joshua Coursey on the critical role of private landowners in wildlife conservation. We also highlight the National Western Stock Show’s impact on celebrating Western culture and education with outgoing CEO Paul Andrews. Together, these insights capture the spirit of the West and the collective responsibility to keep its legacy alive for future generations.

Topics
[0:00] Introduction: Best of The Land Bulletin
[1:04] Rick Knight: Ranchers as a Keystone Species
[11:00] Faith Hamlin: The Next Generation of Ranchers, Grits, & Guts
[20:21] Joshua Coursey: Protecting the Mule Deer Population of the West
[31:31] Paul Andrews: The Great Western Stock Show

Full Episodes
Ranchers as a Keystone Species
The Next Generation of Ranchers, Grits, & Guts Part 1 and Part 2
Protecting Mule Deer Populations of the West Part 1 and Part 2
Western Life for Over 100 Years: The Story of the National Western Stock Show

Links

About Rick Knight
Muley Fanatic Foundation
The Little Jennie Ranch
National Western Stock Show

Need professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:

Mirr Ranch Group

901 Acoma Street

Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 623-4545

https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/

In this episode of Voices of the West, Haley chats with Amanda Weaver, a geographer, professor, and the farmer behind Five Fridges Farm, a unique urban farm near Denver. Amanda shares her journey from academia to hands-on farming, her innovative approach to urban conservation, and the challenges she faces balancing farm life in a suburban environment. The duo chat about Amanda's work with conservation easements, goat grazing programs for invasive species control, and the importance of connecting urban communities to local agriculture.

Whether you’re starting a journey into urban farming, or just interested in learning more about urban easements, Amanda’s farm, or goats, this episode provides a fascinating peek into the world of inner-city agriculture!

Topics

0:00 - Introduction
1:19 - Amanda’s journey: from geography to urban farming
4:54 - Conservation easements and 5 Fridges Farm
8:28 - Learning the ropes of urban farming
15:40 - Diversifying income strategies
18:52 - Goats for invasive weed management
27:50 - Community response and connection
31:19 - Challenges of urban farming
42:05 - Conservation easement and urban green spaces with Colorado Open Lands
50:47 - Advice for aspiring landowners

Links
5 Fridges Farm
Colorado Open Lands
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
The Land Institute
Savory Institute

Need professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:

Mirr Ranch Group

901 Acoma Street

Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 623-4545

https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/

In our new series Voices of the West, Haley sits down with Marissa Taylor of Lonetree Ranch in Wyoming to explore the unique challenges and rewards of managing a family-owned ranch. From winter prep to implementing sustainable conservation practices, Marissa shares how Lonetree Ranch balances biodiversity with agricultural production through collaboration and ecological stewardship. Tune in to learn how ranchers like Marissa are preserving open spaces and wildlife habitats while sustaining the ranching way of life in the modern West.

Topics

[0:00] Welcome to Voices of the West!

[2:10] Lonetree Ranch - history and background

[4:58] Conservation and Collaboration at Lonetree

[12:18] Prioritizing Ranch Projects

[17:01] Challenges with Public Land Access

[23:16] Migratory Projects in Wyoming

[26:13] Connection Ranching, Conservation, and Biodiversity

Links

Lonetree Ranch Website

Need professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:

Mirr Ranch Group

901 Acoma Street

Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 623-4545

https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/