On January 8, 2025, the National Park Service ordered 12 of the 14 operating ranches in Point Reyes National Seashore to shut down following a government buyout of their leases. This decision marks the end of a 150-year agricultural tradition in the area. Environmental groups argued that cattle ranching harmed the park’s ecosystem, particularly the tule elk population, and that continued commercial ranching leases contributed to ecological damage. As a result, over 100 workers—most of whom are Latino—have been displaced. Throughout this process, these individuals have been overlooked and pushed aside, and I believe it’s crucial to highlight their stories and the essential role they’ve played in keeping the ranches alive. They are not just a part of Point Reyes but a vital part of all of Marin County.