The Climate Smart project focuses on land practices, aiding producers who want to build a sustainable model. Our partner, Tanka Fund, is managing technical services and incentives for land practices like prescribed grazing, pasture/hay planting, range planting, cover crop planting, silvopasture, riparian cover, prescribed burning, and upland wildlife habitat.

“July is Bison Month! Celebrate the United States National Mammal throughout the Month”

Jim Matheson - Executive Director, National Bison Association

After record-warm temperatures in December, we're finally enjoying our first taste of real winter weather this weekend. First thing this morning, I just had to go out for a walk in our pastures to be a part of the frozen landscape. I eventually found myself sitting on a hillside in a wind-protected opening looking at the dormant Little Bluestem plants in front of me.

Ian Thompson - Nan Awaya Farm

A traditionally tanned buffalo robe is something pretty special. If any single thing can embody the connection between people, the prairie, and traditional culture, this is it.

Ian Thompson - Nan Awaya Farm

As genetic engineering capabilities vault forward, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently initiated the steps to start developing regulations governing the production of genetically modified animals, and the meat they produce.

Dave Carter - Executive Director, National Bison Association

“That’s one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.”

Dave Carter - Executive Director, National Bison Association

Conservation. Years ago, terms like “conservation groups” and “conservation community” seemed to describe only organizations and individuals committed to protecting wildlife, plants and other resources on our public lands.

Dave Carter - Executive Director, National Bison Association