The Metrics, Management, and Monitoring (3M) project, a five-year, $19 million research initiative, is making significant progress in understanding the impacts of grazing management on ecosystems and farmer/rancher well-being. The project, led by Noble Research Institute and a consortium of universities and organizations, has collected extensive data on soil health, water infiltration, and producer well-being across five states. Early insights suggest that grazing practices can have measurable impacts on ecosystems in a short timeframe, highlighting the importance of data-driven management decisions. The 3M project aims to provide farmers and ranchers with tools to improve soil health, enhance livelihoods, and contribute to climate change mitigation.