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Understanding the values that inform regenerative ranching in the Northern U.S. Great Plains

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  • Timothy Pape

    (Bowling Green State University)

  • Gwendŵr Meredith

    (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

  • David Sandahl

    (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

  • Md Faizul Kabir

    (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

  • Simanti Banerjee

    (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

  • Craig Allen

    (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

  • Elliot Dennis

    (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

  • Mitchell Stephenson

    (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

Abstract

The effects of environmental degradation and climate change are propelling a discourse shift towards regenerative agriculture, yet understanding motivations for implementing regenerative practices on private agricultural lands is still a challenge. We study that challenge within the realm of regenerative ranching, a subcategory of regenerative agriculture. By examining the frequency of values articulated by respondents, a valuation typology stemming from 24 semi-structured interviews with ranchers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota is revealed. Instrumental valuations dominated in the studied region in connection to regenerative ranching practices, although some respondents articulated relational and intrinsic valuations tied to their practices. While this study focuses on regenerative ranching, we posit that a better understanding of the interplay between diverse valuations as they relate to private land management practices is vital to promoting more resilient and thoughtful ecosystem governance.

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  • Timothy Pape & Gwendŵr Meredith & David Sandahl & Md Faizul Kabir & Simanti Banerjee & Craig Allen & Elliot Dennis & Mitchell Stephenson, 2025. "Understanding the values that inform regenerative ranching in the Northern U.S. Great Plains," Agriculture and Human Values, Springer;The Agriculture, Food, & Human Values Society (AFHVS), vol. 42(2), pages 997-1008, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:agrhuv:v:42:y:2025:i:2:d:10.1007_s10460-024-10649-1
    DOI: 10.1007/s10460-024-10649-1
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