Ki umans have a complex relationship with historical record representing times when this the land. At the base of it lies our need for what connection between humans and nature is the land can give: materials for shelter, food challenged. and water for sustenance, and scenic beauty Crop insurance is a relatively recent inven for pleasure. But, similar to our interactions tion that attempts to level the playing field with other humans, our relationship with the in our contest with the environment. It well land is not always perfect. The land can often represents the complexity and interaction be our worst enemy. Storm, drought, famine, within the human-land relationship. Ranching and pestilence are common words from the is another symbol of this relationship. The word stewardship captures a rancher's connec