 Well, farmers and ranchers take a lot of heat in the media these days for some of their environmental practices, but is that from bias or ignorance? Ben Tindall, executive director at Save Family Farming, says understanding what they really do is key. Farmers and ranchers depend on a sustainable and quality environment. These are not enemies of the environment. Their livelihood and their ability to grow good food is dependent on a good and healthy and vibrant environment.