Deseret Ranch Operations and Sustainability

The video explores Deseret Ranch in Central Florida, highlighting its diverse wildlife, sustainable practices, and conservation efforts. Owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the ranch integrates agriculture with environmental stewardship. It features a large cattle operation, citrus farming, and a wetland preserve. The ranch collaborates with local authorities for future planning, focusing on sustainable growth and resource management.

What is the primary focus of the ranch's operations as introduced in the video?

• Tourism and recreation

• Sustainable agriculture and conservation

• Mining and resource extraction

• Urban development

Who owns and operates Deseret Ranch?

• The State of Florida

• A private corporation

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• A local family

What was the initial purpose of acquiring Deseret Ranch?

• To develop a new city

• To serve as an investment and resource for feeding people

• To establish a wildlife sanctuary

• To create a tourist attraction

How many cows are managed on the ranch?

• 10,000

• 25,000

• 45,000

• 60,000

What is one of the key practices implemented to preserve the future of the ranch?

• Building more roads

• Expanding urban areas

• Increasing tourism

• Rotating herds

What is Doug Island, and why was it created?

• A wetland preserve for stormwater management and wildlife habitat

• A new urban development project

• A mining site for natural resources

• A tourist resort for visitors

Which endangered species is making a comeback at the ranch?

• Bald eagle

• American alligator

• Wood stork

• Florida panther

What role does the ranch play in regional planning?

• It partners in thoughtful growth patterns

• It opposes all development

• It focuses solely on agricultural expansion

• It is not involved in planning

What is unique about the sector plan involving Deseret Ranch?

• It excludes environmental considerations

• It is the first plan to include a theme park

• It involves joint planning with the county

• It focuses on mining operations

What is the definition of sustainability according to the ranch's plans?

• Focusing solely on wildlife conservation

• Expanding urban areas rapidly

• Balancing environmental care, people, and cattle production

• Maximizing profits at any cost