The Common Ground Coalition kicked off the first of four regional summits in Reno mid-April, gathering Western livestock perspectives to bolster the industry’s future. This event launches a nationwide effort to strengthen rural communities and secure the U.S. food supply. Fueled by shared conviction, enthusiasm and commitment to the industry, attendees arrived ready to engage in the hard work of identifying positive solutions for the industry. J.M. Peck, a cattle rancher from Melrose, Montana was part of the gathering. “It was interesting to learn how people in other states are facing these issues,” Peck added. “All of us...