Collaborative Conservation: Ranching for a Sustainable Future

The Land Bulletin

In this episode, collaboration is key! Haley teams up with the team at Ranch Stewards Alliance, a group of fellow ranchers (and podcasters!) to talk about support, community, and what’s new in ranching innovations out west.
Leo Barthelmess, rancher and president of the Ranch Stewards Alliance (RSA), and Martin Townsend, RSA's conservation manager, join Haley to talk about the power of community and collaboration in sustainable ranching. Ranchers and conservationists are working together to integrate conservation efforts into ranch operations, using innovative tools like virtual fencing and managed grazing systems to protect wildlife habitats and improve land management. Leo and Martin share how their community in Montana has built stronger relationships between ranchers, conservation groups, and agencies, creating mutual respect and shared goals across the landscape.
Listen in to learn how these collaborative efforts are reshaping the future of ranching, fostering economic resilience, environmental sustainability, and social cohesion. This conversation is a blueprint for how rural communities can come together to address conservation challenges while supporting the livelihoods of ranchers.
Topics
[0:00] Introduction to RSA
[4:32] Holistic stewardship and the role of RSA
[9:42] New techniques: Virtual fencing and grazing systems
[15:01] Working with landowners and conservation programs
[27:37] How community impacts collaboration
Links
About Ranch Stewardship Alliance
The Rancher Steward’s Podcast
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