Actor-network analysis of partners facilitating regenerative ranching practices in the US Northern Great Plains

• Regenerative agriculture has been offered as an ecologically thoughtful means of food production, yet questions remain regarding how individuals in rural communities transition toward regenerative practices. • We studied dynamics related to the transition from traditional ranching to regenerative ranching by employing actor-network analysis on 24 semistructured interviews from ranchers in the Northern Great Plains region of the United States, who self-identify as implementing regenerative agricultural practices. • We found government and nongovernmental organization financial and technical programs are vital for effectuating regenerative practices on ranching operations, even though many programs are not directly oriented toward regenerative agriculture. • Understanding the processes and relationships facilitating regenerative ranching is important for policymakers and stakeholders engaged in managing rangelands resiliently and equitably.