Farmers and ranchers face a lot of challenges -- weather, policy and markets. One of the growing issues is the increasing urbanization sprawling across farm and ranch land across the United States. To help spread awareness about that growing issue, the American Angus Association recently produced a film, "Losing Ground," to expose the impact of urban sprawl on American agriculture.
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