American Rancher Uncut Interview Pt 1, Wayne Hage at Pine Creek 2005 from Cirina Catania on Vimeo.

This interview was conducted with Wayne Hage at the Pine Creek Ranch in Nevada. (For Part 2 click here vimeo.com/9776367 ). One of America’s largest ranches, Pine Creek stretches over 1100 square miles (approx. 760,00 acres). From the time Hage and his family bought the ranch in June 1978 until today, they have battled the US Government and various environmental agencies over the grazing and water rights, ultimately prevailing at the US Supreme Court level, but faced with appeals and continuing litigation. It became one of America’s landmark property rights cases and is studied in law schools today. Part one of two parts is Hage’s fascinating account of the events that transpired on his ranch. Hage passed away shortly after these interviews were conducted and we believe that this was the last time he went on camera. I didn’t know until I interviewed Wayne that (according to Wayne) much of the water in the United States is owned by United Water, which is in turn owned by the Suez Company located in France but owned by the United Arab Emirates, whose mission is to be the largest water company in the world.

Wayne Hage, American Rancher, Interview Pt 2 from Cirina Catania on Vimeo.

This interview is the last one that Wayne gave before he passed away. It is a fascinating look at the challenges of ranching life in America. No editing – just Wayne. (In case you missed it, here is a link to Part 1 of this interview vimeo.com/8520897/settings )

This interview was conducted with Wayne Hage at the Pine Creek Ranch in Nevada. One of America’s largest ranches, Pine Creek stretches over 1100 square miles (approx. 760,00 acres). From the time Hage and his family bought the ranch in June 1978 until today, they have battled the US Government and various environmental agencies over the grazing and water rights, ultimately prevailing at the US Supreme Court level, but faced with appeals and continuing litigation. It became one of America’s landmark property rights cases and is studied in law schools today. This is Hage’s fascinating account of the events that transpired on his ranch. Hage passed away shortly after these interviews were conducted and we believe that this was the last time he went on camera. I didn’t know until I interviewed Wayne that (according to Wayne) much of the water in the United States is owned by United Water, which is in turn owned by the Suez Company located in France but owned by the United Arab Emirates, whose mission is to be the largest water company in the world. This interview is unedited (except for my questions, which were taken out, leaving only Wayne’s voice).