Western Sustainability Exchange

WSE supports landowners in becoming excellent stewards of their land while enhancing profitability, allowing them to maintain open spaces and wildlife habitats-a defining characteristic of Park County. We educate ranchers about regenerative agriculture, provide a Land Health Dashboard for landowners to set goals and monitor their progress, and offer a Rancher Network for sharing experiences. We incentivize outstanding stewardship by connecting ranchers with market opportunities through the Livingston Farmers Market, Expanding Markets Conference, Ecosystem Services program, our Supply Chain program, and by facilitating carbon offset payments for ranchers who successfully capture carbon.

Do you GIVE A HOOT about keeping Montana the last best place?

For over 30 years, the mission of the Western Sustainability Exchange (WSE) has been to preserve the legacy of open spaces, fish and wildlife habitats, and the farming and ranching heritage across the West. We achieve this by providing sustainable solutions that promote environmental stewardship and rural economic prosperity, specifically by advocating for, supporting, and incentivizing regenerative ranching practices.

Montana is home to one of the last intact temperate-zone ecosystems in the world, with Park County at its core. This region remains largely intact thanks to the careful stewardship of local farm and ranch families. WSE believes that the most effective way to protect Montana's open spaces, environmental integrity, and cultural character is to collaborate with our agricultural neighbors to enhance land stewardship. Through this collaboration, WSE strengthens the connections between land management, the quality of our natural resources, and the availability of healthy local food.

Testimonials

"My experience with WSE has been nothing but positive! I feel that WSE is working hard for ranchers especially those ranchers that are changing the world through regenerative practices! WSE has also served as an amazing connection between scientists, businesses that wish to sink carbon to offset their impacts, and ranchers. An amazing feat! " -Bart Morris, Rancher and Beef Company Direct Sales • Missoula, MT

"WSE is not just a non-profit, it's a great partner for any ag producer looking to enhance their landscape, lifestyle, community, and bottom line." -Tyrel Obrecht, Cattle Rancher • Turner, MT