Cattle are driven to a pasture for grazing at Sovereignty Ranch in Bandera, Texas, on May 2, 2026. The ranch hosted a two-day event to advance regenerative agriculture in America. Bobby Sanchez for The Epoch Times
Cattle are driven to a pasture for grazing at Sovereignty Ranch in Bandera, Texas, on May 2, 2026. The ranch hosted a two-day event to advance regenerative agriculture in America. Bobby Sanchez for The Epoch Times
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BANDERA, Texas—After a soft rain on Sovereignty Ranch, the earthy smells of rich humus and pungent juniper hung in the air. The clay roads became a sticky gumbo, clinging to cowboy boots and pickup trucks as guests converged on the ranch.

Bandera, dubbed the Cowboy Capital of the world, was a hub for driving millions of cattle and horses through the region during the late 1800s.

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