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Episode -046- An Interview With Kirk Gadzia Holistic Management Educator

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Kirk Gadzia on Holistic Management Education

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Join me today for an interview with Kirk Gadzia who has been teaching Holistic Management and consulting for family ranches and large organizations for 25+ years. Thank you Kirk! Kirk’s Website – Resource Management Services http://rmsgadzia.com The course we were discussing on podcast http://rmsgadzia.com/Services/2014_HMC_Information.html

Episode -043- Interview With John King New Zealand Holistic Management Facilitator

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An Interview With Holistic Management Facilitator in New Zealand, John King

Episode -043- Interview With John King New Zealand Holistic Management Facilitator [ 52:03 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (311)

Join me today for an interview with John King. John is a consultant for farmers and ranchers in New Zealand and he shares many of his experiences and teachings with us during the interview. Thanks John! Connect with …

The Spring Grazing Checklist

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What Do You Need To Do Before You Start Grazing This Spring? Ahhhh spring is upon us! The air is fresh and the smell of rain (or snow) is letting me know that it’s springtime. Spring is also a challenging time for grazing because there are so many things we need to think about. You …

Episode -041- Jim Elizondo Talking About His Sustainable/Regenerative Ranching Courses This Summer

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Sustainable Ranching Course in USA This Summer

Episode -041- Jim Elizondo Talking About His Sustainable/Regenerative Ranching Courses This Summer [ 29:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (284)

Today we are joined again by the amazing Jim Elizondo. Jim and I talk about things you can learn from his two sustainable ranching courses he will be teaching this summer with Johan Zietsman and Mark Bader. Highly recommended!

Episode -039- Interview with Author, Speaker and Rancher Chip Hines

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Episode -039- Interview with Author, Speaker and Rancher Chip Hines [ 28:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (423)

Join me today for an interview with Colorado rancher Chip Hines. Today Chip and I discuss livestock genetics, grazing, how people think and Chip’s wonderful books. Chip’s Website Buy Chip’s Books Here P.S. Please remember you can subscribe to email updates by going here: http://agriculturalinsights.com/subscribe/

Episode -037- Jim Elizondo on Silvopasture, Tropical Milking Cows and Free Choice Minerals

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Episode -037- Jim Elizondo on Silvopasture, Tropical Milking Cows and Free Choice Minerals [ 41:41 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (423)

Join me today for an interview with experienced rancher Jim Elizondo. Jim originally raised beef cattle and milked a unique breed of tropical dairy cows on his ranches in Mexico. He now ranches in North Florida. Here are some pictures that will help illustrate many of the concepts that Jim talks about during the …

Grazing Management – One Of The Best Skills You Can Have

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We’ve all heard the saying that goes something like this; “Did you eat today? Thank a farmer.” While the statement is valid there are some things wrong with it, which bring up an entirely new issue that I won’t go into today. However, we do need to realize that people need to eat 3 times …

Episode -035- Gabe Brown on Cover Crops, No-Till and Livestock

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Episode -035- Gabe Brown on Cover Crops, No-Till and Livestock [ 40:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (503)

Join me today for an interview with Gabe Brown of Brown’s Ranch. Gabe farms and ranches in North Dakota with his family and is transitioning ownership over to his son, Paul. Today we talk about cover crops, annual cash crops, grazing livestock, soil health, transitioning ownership to younger generations and many other topics! Thank …

Elephant Grazing The Top 1/3 of Plants in South Africa

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How much of a plant should your livestock graze? What can we learn from observing wild animals in their natural habitat? Watch the video to find out more!

Part Five: Grazing Management Styles – Herding

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Here we are, part five of grazing management styles. I bet you thought we were done with this series of posts! I did too until I remembered herding. Herding might be something that most of us will never practice but we need to consider the benefits and downsides of herding. What is herding you might …