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Sue Roesler
Aug 21, 2026
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Bison rotationally graze on Black Leg Ranch. Fourth-generation ranchers Jerry and Renae Doan, along with several natural resources and grazing groups, will host “Advancing Soil Health for a Healthy America Summit” on Wednesday, Aug. 26.

The event offers a full-day ranch experience and immersion into regenerative ag and soil health at the Doan’s historic Black Leg Ranch located 25 miles southeast of Bismarck.

Cow/calf pairs graze on native prairie grassland at Black Leg Ranch

Some of the Doan family ride horseback at the ranch.

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Sue Roesler

STERLING, N.D. – Fourth-generation ranchers Jerry and Renae Doan, along with several natural resources and grazing groups, will host “Advancing Soil Health for a Healthy America Summit” on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The event offers a full-day ranch experience and immersion into regenerative ag and soil health at the Doan’s historic Black Leg Ranch located 25 miles southeast of Bismarck.

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