Ranching for the birds as development in the West threatens wildlife habitats

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June 01, 2022

Ashley Ahearn, Boise State Public Radio

A real life pig pile at the Kiowa Creek Ranch. The ranch is owned by the Audubon Society, which requires certain livestock management practices to support a healthy bird population as part of Audubon's Conservation Ranching Program. (Ashley Ahearn)

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Open space in the West is at a premium, as development continues at breakneck speeds. One of the casualties is wildlife habitats. But a conservation project is partnering with ranchers to protect birds and promote sustainable agriculture.

Boise State Public Radio's Ashley Ahearn reports.

This story is part of a podcast series called Women's Work from Boise State Public Radio.

Adrienne Larrew, co-owner of Corner Post Meats outside of Colorado Springs, raises pasture pork and grass-fed beef. (Ashley Ahearn)

This segment aired on June 1, 2022.

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