Bison on a Spit! Riffle Farms Bison Roast and Field Harvest

On October 9th 2022 the MMNP Team traveled to northeast West Virginia to film the Riffle Farms Bison Roast. The Bison Roast is a two day event starting with a field harvest and interactive processing demonstration. Participants are able to take bison steaks home with them. The Bison is then put on a spit and roasted overnight for the dinner celebration the next day.

 

 

 

Bigelow Fields Bison and Breadhouse

Meet My Neighbor Productions is pleased to announce Bigelow Fields Bison and Breadhouse as a Gold Sponsor for the Native Film Project.

“We are Michael, Nichole, Barrett and Nevada Weaver…first generation (second in the making!) ranchers building a bison ranch in western Maine. Michael is from Alaska, Nichole is from Stratton and now we proudly call Langtown home. We hope you’ll stop by the fields sometime for an in person chat and to visit our herd. We love to share our passion for bison and special views with our community so come say hi!” – Bigelow Fields

Fall Round Up Bigelow Fields

Working bison is challenging! Our MMNP team traveled to Bigelow Fields Bison Ranch and Bakery in Stratton Maine to film their annual fall found up and working day. These first generation ranchers are proving that even small facilities can handle the job of maintaining herd health.

Bigelow Fields Soiree on the Range

Bison not only plays a role in indigenous culture, as our national mammal it has become an icon even in modern western culture.  The MMNP Team filmed the “Soiree on the Range” at Bigelow Fields Bison Ranch and Bakery.  The epic fall scenery accompanied with the backdrop of bison herds created an incredible atmosphere for attendees.  Bigelow Fields provided bison chili and wrapped up the event with some bison education.

Rosebud Sicangu CDC Food Sovereignty

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Sicangu CDC’s food sovereignty program brings the bison back into the classroom and diets of the Lakota people.  By means of education, cultural rehabilitation, and whole food education, Sicangu Co is working to restore Lakota values through community-driven programs.

Antelope Creek Ranch a Dakota Pure Bison Partner

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Second filming session with Dakota Pure Bison at Antelope Creek Bison Ranch in Mission, South Dakota.

National Bison Association Regenerative Field Day at Antelope Creek Ranch in South Dakota

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The MMNP production team attended and documented one of the National Bison Associations “Regenerative Field Days” at Antelope Creek Ranch in Mission South Dakota.

A September visit to Durham Ranch

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Meet My Neighbor Productions returned to Durham Ranch in September for severals days capturing everything from herding bison on horseback and restaurant bison experiences to extensive ranch tours!

Filming of Yellowstone

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MMNP returned to Yellowstone National Park for another filming trip.  Only this time to catch the entertainment of watching visitors as they “mingle” with the bison. An important part of the bison’s story is it’s iconic image in modern day culture.

Bison in the Grand Teton National Park

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Bison in the Tetons aren’t as readily available for videography, however with a little patience and a lot of searching our team was able to capture some epic shots of the Grand Teton bison herds at sunset.  Our team also had a rather close encounter with some of the other wildlife in the area.