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flag Montana ranchers, like the Bolins, use conservation easements to protect farmland from development amid rapid loss in the Bitterroot Valley.

flag Montana ranchers are increasingly using conservation easements to protect farmland from development, exemplified by the Bolin Ranch in Stevensville, a fourth-generation family operation. flag The Bitterroot Valley has lost over 150 farms and 40,000 acres of farmland since 2017, prompting landowners to secure easements that keep land in agricultural use. flag The Bolin Ranch’s easement ensures the property remains dedicated to farming, preserves open space, supports wildlife, and safeguards the region’s ranching heritage for future generations.

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