The Soil & The Soul

RC Carter, a fourth-generation cattle rancher, manages a sprawling operation three miles north of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, at the base of the Bighorn Mountains. Carter’s focus is on grass-fed beef production, and he sees his soil as a microscope into seeing the truth - what is healthy, and what’s not.

Historically, the land was stewarded by massive herds of bison, but after their disappearance in the late 1800s, cattle and sheep herding took over, without proper rest periods for the land, which led to severe degradation until the government intervened to slow the decline. Today, Carter sees the solution in addressing water accessibility and intensifying grazing management.

Despite the challenges of navigating policies and using regenerative grazing on arid landscapes, Carter’s goal is to heal the land while ensuring his cattle business remains profitable, and providing healthy food for people. 

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2025 Wyoming International Film Festival
2025 307 International Film Festival
2025 WYO Film Festival