Laura Jean Schneider
High Country News
Port Townsend, WA, United States
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Past articles by Laura Jean:
I used to raise cattle for slaughter. Now I refuse to eat meat. —
Once a holistic rancher, Laura Jean Schneider reflects on her decision to abandon the industry. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: The ranching-writing life — High Country News – Know the West
Somewhere in the midst of the business of ranching I have to figure out a way to keep writing. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Should we name the animals we raise to eat? —
The point of our company is good food but it's bittersweet to see our calves go. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Getting injured on the job —
I went through a lot of Ibuprofen and some serious self-doubt; then I sucked it up and got back on my horse. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: What life's like as a female rancher —
Some ranchers still say women ruin horses and a rancher and his wife can be paid at two-for-the-price-of-one. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Spared from drought, for now, in New Mexico —
Dry spells take a toll on landscapes and livestock, but are also hard on people. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Remote ranching and vet care in the 21st century —
When crisis hits, help comes in unconventional ways. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Remote ranching and vet care in the 21st century —
When crisis hits, help comes in unconventional ways. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Remote ranching and vet care in the 21st century —
When crisis hits, help comes in unconventional ways. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Why cowboy life is intense —
We have other interests, like art and cooking, that take a backseat to the needs of our land and animals. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Why cowboy life is intense —
We have other interests, like art and cooking, that take a backseat to the needs of our land and animals. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Is ranching a form of conservation? —
Our cattle can help restore wildlife habitat, reduce fire fuels and sequester carbon, when used creatively. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Is ranching a form of conservation? —
Our cattle can help restore wildlife habitat, reduce fire fuels and sequester carbon, when used creatively. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: One dog can be worth three hands —
A cowboy and a good canine or two can handle several hundred cattle. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Is it worth it to raise our calves 'naturally'? —
The logistics of raising natural beef at Triangle P. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Selfie culture meets rustic ranch life —
We miss a lot with a device in front of our eyes, a filter between us and the real world. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: Selfie culture meets rustic ranch life —
We miss a lot with a device in front of our eyes, a filter between us and the real world. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: How to coexist with wild animals —
When your livelihood depends on the boundaries you set with the natural world. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: How to coexist with wild animals —
When your livelihood depends on the boundaries you set with the natural world. → Read More
Ranch Diaries: How the Triangle P grazes on tribal lands —
Breaking down private leases and federal permits. → Read More