Collaboration-Powered Conservation: The Story of Badger Creek
In the heart of south-central Colorado, Badger Creek Ranch serves as a shining example of effective land management and ecological restoration. Owned and operated by Chrissy McFarren and her husband
Conserving Soundscapes with Sensory Ecologist Jesse Barber
How does human-related sound impact wildlife around us? From trails to roads to cities, this question propels Dr. Jesse Barber, a leader in the emerging field of sensory ecology. Barber
Watershed-Scale Stewardship with Chrissy McFarren of Badger Creek Ranch
In this episode of the On Land Podcast, we sit down with Chrissy McFarren, the owner of Badger Creek Ranch in Cañon City, Colorado. Chrissy shares her journey from a
Biochar in the Grand Valley: a drought resilience tool?
When Michael Lobato and his wife Sara embarked on their agricultural journey, they didn’t anticipate pioneering new drought resilience techniques. But, situated just outside Fruita, Colorado, Lobato’s farm faces distinct
From the Ground Up: Policy talk covers Farm Bill, wildlife issues, water and more
The first Western Landowners Policy Talk, hosted by Louis Wertz, editor-in-chief of On Land and communications director of the Western Landowners Alliance, featured Jason Fearneyhough, WLA's chief policy officer, and
Roots and Rivers: The crucial connection between forests and watersheds
As of July 30th, 89 large active wildfires had burned 2,123,318 acres and counting in the United States. Nearly 5 million acres total have burned already this year. Those millions