Conservation Ranching

Cattle graze in a pasture below dry slopes.
Experimenting Today to Save Tomorrow’s Soils
March 01, 2023 — Seven ÃÛèÖAPP-certified ranches are testing ways to improve soil health through Colorado’s new STAR Plus program.
Two people kneel in a dry field.
Soil Restoration at Rafter W Ranch
October 27, 2022 — Enhancing soil health to increase drought resilience on an ÃÛèÖAPP Certified Ranch in eastern Colorado.
Western Meadowlark carrying insects perched on a fence post.
Habitat Management Assistance for Western Wyoming Ranchers
July 20, 2022 — ÃÛèÖAPP Rockies receives grant to expand Conservation Ranching Initiative.
A red hill rises above sagebrush growing in a meadow.
Eagle Ridge Ranch
September 28, 2021 — Adapting to drought on an ÃÛèÖAPP-certified ranch in Wyoming.
Long-billed Curlew flapping its wings.
Curlews, Ranching, and Reconsideration
July 02, 2021 — A Wyoming rancher discusses the surprising benefits of an alternative form of grazing.
A fence runs through shortgrass prairie.
Reconciling Ranching and Conservation
January 11, 2021 — A rancher reflects upon the potential for holistic grazing to complement conservation.
Dusty Downey with cattle on the Downey Ranch.
Conservation Ranching During the Pandemic
August 19, 2020 — A Q&A with two ranchers about providing local food during a health crisis.
Adrienne Larrew and Dan Lorenz of Corner Post Meats.
Growing Success at Corner Post Meats
May 13, 2020 — How ÃÛèÖAPP's Conservation Ranching Initiative has helped grow an exemplary mindful meats business.
A Horned Lark stands on the ground.
May Ranch
September 23, 2019 — An island of grass in a sea of developed land in southeast Colorado.