Alyssa Levin: Grazing associations benefit livestock, ranchers and the land

Alyssa Levin: Grazing associations benefit livestock, ranchers and the land

Take a shopping trip these days, and you’ll probably find yourself in mild shock at the prices. From gas to eggs, costs seem to be skyrocketing — and the same holds true for beef. The costs associated with land here along the Front Range and Eastern Plains of Colorado have risen, and drought and feed prices have only exacerbated these issues, leaving many smaller-scale ranchers struggling to maintain their businesses. A century ago, farmers and …