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Three people in winter clothing, two wearing bright orange vests, walk across a snowy, grassy plain toward distant mountains under a clear sky. The landscape is vast and cold, with rolling hills in the background.

Sporting Trophy: A Young Hunter Hangs Her First Pair of Antlers

An Interview with Charli Scott, Branif Scott, and Vinny Delgado Last fall, while many teens were glued to their screens, scoping out the latest trends, 14-year-old Charli Scott was laser-focused...

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A dense coniferous forest with tall pine trees is partially covered by thick white fog, creating a misty and tranquil atmosphere. The fog obscures the tops of some trees, blending with the distant background.

Unlocking the Potential of Plant-Based Carbon Sequestration

The increasing concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere is a pressing global issue that has been affecting our planet since the Industrial Revolution. Runaway atmospheric carbon is...

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Clusters of ripe, dark purple grapes hang from a grapevine, surrounded by green leaves in a sunlit vineyard.

Uncorking Opportunities: Investing in Washington's Columbia River Gorge Vineyards

It's a natural evolution. Someone somewhere shares a glass of an exceptional bottle of wine. All of a sudden, you get it. There is no putting that cork back in...

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A large elk with impressive antlers stands in a grassy field, flanked by two other elk grazing, with a backdrop of dense, dark green forest.

Strategies for Managing Wildlife to Cultivate Trophy-Quality Animals

I have been a student of animal health my whole life. Growing up in Eastern Oregon on a 22,000 acre ranch ignited an interest in the wildlife our land hosted...

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A farmer on an ATV, accompanied by a dog, herds cattle along a dirt path in a dry, grassy field on a sunny day. Dust rises behind the animals as they move toward a fenced area.

Navigating Ranch Bookkeeping: Essential Reporting and Accuracy in Cattle Ranching

Bookkeeping is an indispensable aspect of running a successful cattle ranching business. While the allure of wide-open spaces and working with livestock may be captivating, the financial health of a...

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A red barn and two silos sit in a green field under a clear blue sky, with trees and distant mountains in the background and a wooden fence in the foreground, all bathed in warm sunlight.

Land, Legacy, and Opportunity: The Essence of Ranch Ownership

As a co-host on the Land Investor Podcast, I've had the privilege of engaging with remarkable individuals whose profound expertise spans diverse subjects such as conservation, nurturing wildlife habitats, restoring...

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Westward Expansion in the United States and the Changing of the Western Frontier (Part 1 of 3)

The story of the Lewis and Clark expedition is a well-known telling of the discovery and exploration of the American Western frontier. Renowned historian and author Stephen Ambrose depicts the...

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Cows and calves graze on a green grassy plain with snow-capped mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.

Virtual Fencing: The Newest Innovation in Livestock Containment and Range Management

If you take a drive through the modern-day New England countryside, you will still find stone walls lining the edges of historic farm properties. These charming walls were very labor-intensive...

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A person wearing a helmet and backpack rides a bicycle down a quiet, sunlit rural road lined with trees and mailboxes on a summer day.

Empowering Rural America through Education: The Transformative Impact of Focused Initiatives

The vast lack of resources in rural America poses multifaceted challenges that can have far-reaching consequences on the well-being of individuals and the sustainability of communities. Access to quality education...

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Strategic Investments: Practical Improvements to Enhance Your Property's Value

As the fiscal year winds down, you may find yourself in the fortunate position of having enjoyed a prosperous year on your ranch or farm or through other business ventures...

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Sunlight filters through tall trees with yellow autumn leaves in a forest, casting warm light on the grassy and leafy ground. The clear blue sky is visible above the bright fall foliage.

2023 Letter From The Publisher & Market Update

Fay Ranches experienced some milestones in 2023, and we continued our thoughtful and strategic growth. We also celebrated our great fortune to live and work on the land, meeting new...

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A dirt road lined with large oak trees forms a tunnel of arching branches draped in Spanish moss, with golden light filtering through the leafy canopy and fallen leaves scattered on the ground.

Seasons of the Southeast: Fall is in the Air

The signs are here, and the mornings and evenings start to carry a cooler breeze. The dove fields cool down both in temperature and action. The days are still warm...

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Three people in cowboy hats and jeans sit and lean on a metal fence at a rodeo arena, facing away from the camera under a clear blue sky.

Social Capital in the Rural West

Welcome to the West! Maybe you have already been fortunate enough to purchase the ranch you have been dreaming of, or perhaps you are considering a move and searching for...

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Rows of green crops growing in a field stretch into the distance, with brown hills and a clear blue sky in the background. Three fence posts are visible at the edge of the field in the foreground.

Why Invest in Land: Advice from a Montana Ranch Broker

As an educated investor, you know that proper asset allocation is essential to portfolio diversification, and of course, real estate has always been a mainstay of a well-balanced portfolio. However...

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