Watch: Celebrating Prairie Day

North Dakota’s grasslands are more than scenery — they’re a living legacy. On June 7, Governor Kelly Armstrong declared it Prairie Day, honoring the ranchers who care for these vital ecosystems. With only a quarter of historic grasslands left, conservation is now a team effort, blending agriculture and ecology. Rancher Cody Colloji put it plainly: care for the land, and it takes care of you. From rotational grazing to habitat restoration, these stewards are keeping the prairie — and its wildlife — thriving for generations to come.