A new collection of essays and poetry explores the role of ranches in the west. Its thrust is that ranching is not only a healthy part of land management, but it's also necessary for biodiversity and preserving food security. Laura Pritchett and Rick Knight are the editors of Home Land: Ranching and a West that Works. They speak with Ryan Warner.
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