Ranch Investor Podcast How to Make a Co-Op of Ranchers Actually Work?
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Sep 26, 2022 Rich Bradbury, a fifth-generation rancher and real estate agent from Oregon, shares invaluable insights on collaboration among ranchers. He reminisces about growing up in a remote one-room schoolhouse and discusses the unique dynamics of ranching communities. The conversation navigates the challenges of land valuation, water rights, and the success of rancher cooperatives. Bradbury highlights how these cooperatives foster sustainable practices and community ties, while examining the impact of rural real estate trends on local dynamics.
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MC Ranch Saved by Community
- The MC Ranch, a 60,000-acre property, was almost sold to The Nature Conservancy.
- The local community rallied and successfully purchased the ranch, dividing it amongst 16 ranchers.
MC Ranch's Unacknowledged Consensus
- The MC Ranch operates by consensus, though ranchers won't admit it.
- This approach prioritizes the common good and counters the Tragedy of the Commons.
From Villain to Savior
- The Nature Conservancy's approach evolved from villain to savior, mirroring Ted Turner's experience.
- Initial conservation methods, like releasing buffalo, required adjustments for effective ecosystem management.