Feature Photo by Lisa Schmidt. The grassy knolls and creek bottom of Schmidt's newly purchased land won't change. The land has always offered spectacular habitat for wildlife and cattle alike. The only change will be who maintains the fence and...

Feature photo: Garfield County consists of primarily open, working landscapes. Expanses like this highlight Eastern Montana in all of its glory. Photo courtesy of Dusty Olson. Leader says collaboration, diversity create strength, community After just a few minutes of conversation,...

Feature photo: Kasydi Lucas, a rangeland intern with the Montana Department of Natural Resource Conservation leads approximately 400 head of goats to a new property to graze near Red Lodge. Photo courtesy of Kasydi Lucas. Summer internship expands to more...

Yet plants like prickly pear can be a friend By Lisa Schmidt The ewe had that look: Head sagging, ears lowered, a shuffling step. Her twin lambs hugged her side, leaving their jumping and cavorting for another day. One of...