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How 2 Oregon ranchers are using virtual fencing to bounce back from wildfires

How 2 Oregon ranchers are using virtual fencing to bounce back from wildfires

Update: 2025-12-02
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 The 2024 Lonerock Fire burned over 137,000 acres in Gilliam County, much of it rangeland. Ranchers whose lands were destroyed faced a common yet costly hurdle to wildfire recovery: new fencing. According to the Gilliam County Soil and Water Conservation District, to replace about 300 miles of fence that had burned in the fire would have cost over $9 million. With financial support from Gilliam County, two ranchers, Jason and Anthony Campbell, turned to virtual fencing, which they say is a promising wildfire recovery solution. Now, a year after the fire, they join us to talk about their experience with the technology.

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How 2 Oregon ranchers are using virtual fencing to bounce back from wildfires

How 2 Oregon ranchers are using virtual fencing to bounce back from wildfires