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Protecting the Next Generations Right to Ranch
Rancher Terry Punt sat at the kitchen table talking about the ranch his wife’s family has been operating for the past 140 years. He talked about how they had carved out a living over many generations through hard work and ingenuity. They currently run a Hereford/ Angus cross commercial cow-calf herd and also, a birth…
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Colorado Community Members use their Voices to Protect the Health and Safety of their Community
Battlement Mesa Prepares for a Continued Fight for Safer Drilling Practices When Bonnie Smeltzer moved to Battlement Mesa in 2002 at the age of 74, she looked forward to the wonderful amenities that would come with her new home; the walking paths, golf course, and recreation center with an indoor pool. Battlement Mesa is primarily…
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Standing Rock and Environmental Racism
Angie: “My name is Angie McGinnis I’m an organic vegetable farmer. My farm is located in Mandan North Dakota and I’m originally from Bismarck North Dakota.” Brian: “My name is Brian McGinnis. I’m also an organic vegetable farmer south of Mandan and North Dakota. Angie and I are married and have three kids. The…