The White Bison of Today
By Jim Matheson
Bison friends, I’m guessing that by now you’ve likely seen or heard about the latest article about a white bison being born at Bear River State Park in Evanston, Wyoming. …
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A North American Network of Bison Resources
By Jim Matheson
I’m currently returning from an excellent bison conference hosted by the Minnesota Bison Association in Alexandria, MN. The two-day event featured an array of expert speakers who addressed everything from …
Back to the Future (Farmers of America)
By Jim Matheson
Back to the Future (Farmers of America) NBA Blog, by Jim Matheson, Executive Director The National Bison Association’s (NBA) program manager, Lydia Whitman, myself, and a few dedicated volunteers will …
A Small Fish in a Big Pond
By Jim Matheson
A Small Fish in a Big Pond NBA Blog, by Jim Matheson, Executive Director A small fish in a big pond. OK, maybe not the best analogy for a bison …
It Takes a Village (of dedicated, passionate helpers)
By Jim Matheson
As many of you know, the National Bison Association (NBA) is currently undergoing a significant organizational transition, the likes of which we haven’t seen in over 20 years. With the …
Beyond the Buffalo Burger
By Jim Matheson
Want to know a true bison taste-challenge? Try serving bison brisket in Texas. At the World Food Championships (WFC) no less. Talk about some discerning customers… That’s exactly what the …
We Are All Part of the Conservation Community
By Dave Carter
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. In …
A Bison Moonshot
By Dave Carter
“That’s one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” Nearly every schoolchild learns that phrase, and a few of us have been around long enough to remember watching …
Perhaps a Road Best Not Travelled
By Dave Carter
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 …
A Paycheck for Fighting Climate Change
By Dave Carter
Years ago, farmers in the European Union coined the term “multifunctional” to describe agriculture’s role in society. As one French farmer explained to me, “We produce so much more than …