Charles and Heather Maude Share Their Story

On this episode, South Dakota family ranchers Charles and Heather Maude join after news that criminal charges levied against them by the Biden administration would be dropped. The Maudes explain the circumstances behind their unfair prosecution last year and share what they hope other farmers and ranchers learn from their heartbreaking experience. They also describe the experience of joining Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the Governor of South Dakota, and members of Congress to share their story with national media at a press conference on the front steps of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more about the Maude family, visit ncba.org or publiclandscouncil.org.