Ranchers across the western U.S., including Stephanie Teskey and Colt Coffee, show how well-managed cattle grazing can strengthen biodiversity, reduce wildfire risk, and build climate resilience on arid and rugged landscapes.

The piece argues that sustainability in ranching goes beyond carbon metrics, highlighting how grazing, water infrastructure, and innovation allow cattle to turn otherwise unusable land and resources into food while conserving open space and supporting rural ecosystems.