Rachel Gabel serves as assistant editor at The Fence Post, the United States' largest circulation agricultural publication. Her reporting focuses on:
"Effective agricultural journalism requires understanding both the science of husbandry and the art of policy-making." - Gabel, 2024 Range Management Symposium
Recent recognition includes the 2024 Livestock Publications Council Award for Investigative Reporting, honoring her 18-month investigation into grazing right disputes on federal lands.
Rachel Gabel's journalism career spans over a decade, rooted in her lived experience as a Colorado cattle rancher. Her work at The Fence Post combines boots-on-the-ground agricultural knowledge with legislative analysis, creating a unique bridge between rural producers and policymakers.
Gabel's April 2025 examination of Rep. Lauren Boebert's Endangered Species Act amendment demonstrates her legislative reporting prowess. The 2,800-word piece dissects how the bill would prevent judicial challenges to delisting decisions through statutory construction analysis, citing precedent from Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. Her sourcing strategy combined interviews with 14 ranchers affected by wolf reintroduction and constitutional law experts, creating a multidimensional view of Western land management conflicts.
This March 2025 investigation into public access rights reveals Gabel's ability to translate complex property law into actionable insights. Through GIS mapping of disputed territories in Wyoming and Montana, she documented 73 historical corner-crossing disputes resolved through the court system. The article's impact led to three state legislatures revisiting recreational access statutes.
Gabel's February 2025 exposé on chronic wolf depredation combines ecological data with human interest storytelling. By analyzing Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife records, she revealed a 214% increase in livestock losses since 2020, while maintaining balanced perspectives from conservation biologists. The piece directly influenced Governor Tina Kotek's emergency management declaration.
Gabel prioritizes stories demonstrating how policy changes directly affect agricultural operations. Successful pitches should include:
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"Gabel's work represents the gold standard in agricultural reporting - equally comfortable analyzing feed prices and appellate court decisions." - National Cattlemen's Beef Association Media Review
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