Saturday, January 1, 2000
Economic Backbone or Boondoggle? Economics of Ranching

As western economies change from being extractive based to more environmentally friendly, non-commodity values such as wildlife, water quality, and recreation are increasingly important
Contact: WildEarth Guardians

Today, income from non-commodity based operations in many Western states contributes far more to economic vitality than does ranching.

Read the Fact Sheet (PDF)