Grassroots Grazing Conference Replay

Our first ever on-farm conference was to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to set up your homestead pastures for the ultimate companion: the dairy cow. And, yes, everything we talk about regarding pasture is applicable to any species: If you can graze a dairy cow, you can graze anything! 

Our Grassroots Grazing conference replay offers a comprehensive seminar led by seasoned experts. Learn the essential skills such as seeding pastures, designing infrastructure, and beginning to regenerate pastures quickly — in months, not years. But first we lay the foundations and break down why you haven't yet achieved the success you want — before we can solve a situation, we have to understand it. 

This is a digital replay of our on-farm Grassroots Grazing Conference!

There are a lot of people showing you how to build a stanchion, but very few people know how to graze and achieve the goals you had when you started: to milk a cow (or raise sheep or goats) on what the sun and rain grow. We will also help you know how to supplement your pastured livestock with essential nutrition as your pastures improve and ensure that she is ready to make medicinal milk and avoid the grass-starving trap. You will walk away with knowledge that triumphs over ideology and confidence to make decisions that work in your context. 

What does the replay include?

• Seminar Talk with Suzanne & Dr. Hue Karreman starts inside our event barn and continues throughout the pasture tour

• Pasture Tour: Follow along as we show you what our usually lush pastures look like in drought and how to not waste opportunities to build soil in drought by following soil-growing management practices — this is unvarnished regenerative agriculture in action! We show you a real farm 

• VIP Q&A with Suzanne & Dr. Karreman: Gain personalized insights from seasoned regenerative dairy farmers while they take our on-farm attendees through the pasture tour

• Reverence Farms Pastures Product Share: Get an up-close look at the products we use on our farm

Watch and redefine your relationship with the land and your food source. Together, let's deepen our connection with sustainable living and regenerative agriculture.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to set your farmstead up for success.

Introduction to Sustainable Farming Techniques

1. Overview of sustainable farming, including soil biology, controlled burns, seed management, and overall farm management.

2. Emphasis on transitioning from consumer to producer, focusing on enlightened choices and the impact of labels like "grass-fed" and "no antibiotics" on consumer behavior and animal welfare.

 Soil Health and Management

1. Importance of maintaining soil health through carbon products, organic fertilizers, regenerative practices, and minimal tillage.

2. Role of stable carbon, soil organic matter, and soil biology in water retention and plant growth.

3. Managing soil disturbance and rest to prevent degradation and maintain productive pastures.

4. Financial implications of poor soil health on productivity and animal health.

 Importance of Proper Husbandry and Stewardship

1. Focus on animal welfare and individualized care

2. Managing soil health through disturbance and rest

3. Role of stable carbon in soil health and water retention

 Managing Pasture Disturbance and Rest

1. Creating effective disturbance-rest cycles for soil and pasture health

2. Benefits of flexible management systems and fixed water sources

Water Management

1. Critical importance of efficient water usage for livestock well-being and farming operations.

2. Techniques for water management, including mobile water tubs, Jobe adapters, mega flow valves, and preventing water loss.

3. Integrating water management with flexible fencing strategies to control grazing and prevent overgrazing.

Observing Animal Behavior and Health

1. Assessing animal health through behavior and body condition

2. Balancing pasture health with animal nutritional needs

3. Interconnectedness of soil, plant, and animal health

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