Took a nice morning hike with my husband in the wet snowfall to check cows… a Saturday luxury. Again, I can’t believe it’s May! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The clouds made a low ceiling that insulated any sound beyond 20 yards, like earmuffs. The snow fell so quietly, that our crunching boots were amplified against the silence… And then we came upon them, gently chewing their cud… Calves napping or stretching… Something about red cows against the evergreens and white snow. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #springsnow #coloradospring #springintherockies #rockymountainspring #rangeland #agroecology #ecologicalrestoration #conservation #foodsystems #ecologicalagriculture #healthysoil #soilscience #environmentalawareness #regenerative #grasslands #regenerativeranching #regenerativeagriculture #wherefoodcomesfrom #naturalresources #education #environmentallyconscious #sustainableagriculture #regenerativeagriculture #agricultural #sustainabilitymatters #ecowarrior #homeontherange #cattledrive #cattlemove #rotationalgrazing #adaptivegrazing @giovanni.ladolcevitaranch
What an interesting talk by Dr Allen Williams about adaptive grazing! They go into more detail about adaptive grazing on their website understandingag.com. #adaptivegrazing #regenerativeranching
Enroll today for 𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 ‼️ May 21-23 | Elmdale, KS Noble Grazing Essentials is a three-day course that teaches easy-to-implement grazing strategies that will revitalize your soil health, grow more grass and ultimately improve your bottom line. 👉 Register today, comment "GRAZING" for the link!
Buon giorno from the Rocky Mountains! ❄️ Yes, it’s really May 10, not January 10!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #coloradospring #springsnow #springintherockies #springinthemountians #rangeland #agroecology #ecologicalrestoration #conservation #foodsystems #ecologicalagriculture #healthysoil #soilscience #environmentalawareness #regenerative #grasslands #regenerativeranching #regenerativeagriculture #wherefoodcomesfrom #naturalresources #education #environmentallyconscious #sustainableagriculture #regenerativeagriculture #agricultural #sustainabilitymatters #ecowarrior #homeontherange #cattledrive #cattlemove #rotationalgrazing #adaptivegrazing
Well, spring was finally springing in our montage grasslands, and then today happened! ☃️☃☃️Colorado being Colorado! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #rangeland #agroecology #ecologicalrestoration #conservation #foodsystems #ecologicalagriculture #healthysoil #soilscience #environmentalawareness #regenerative #grasslands #regenerativeranching #regenerativeagriculture #wherefoodcomesfrom #naturalresources #education #environmentallyconscious #sustainableagriculture #regenerativeagriculture #agricultural #sustainabilitymatters #ecowarrior #homeontherange #cattledrive #cattlemove #rotationalgrazing #adaptivegrazing #rangelandplants #nativeplants #wildflowers
Our egg layers have graduated to the hoop house! They’ve gotten too big to stay in their brooder but with cooler wet temps aren’t quite ready to go on pasture. We’re still able to keep them on deep bedding to make sure they stay healthy while we wait for temps to come back up and get them out on grass as soon as possible. ********************************************* #eggs #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing
Have you HERD?? 🐮🌱 You can buy J1 Grass Finished Beef locally, here at @cutbeef in Tyler! #J1Ranch #J1Beef #EastTexas #RegenerativeAgriculture #AdaptiveGrazing #GrassFinishedBeef #TasteTheDifference #LocalBeef #CutBeef #EatYourGreens #TexasBeef #RanchLife #AthensTexas #ShopLocal #EatLocal #SupportYourLocalRanchers #SupportYourLocalFarmers #SupportSmallBusiness
Our native grasses are still taking their time to get running so we’re still I intentionally bale grazing in the oak savanna. We’re putting down the biological primer to get more grasses and less brush for a true oak savanna. When our NWSG do start kicking in we’ll be excited to see what the new growth looks like! *************************************** #savanna #savannah #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing
The cutest little ranch hand 🩶 #RaiseEmRight #CountryBoy #J1Ranch #J1Beef #EastTexas #RegenerativeAgriculture #AdaptiveGrazing #GrassFinishedBeef #TasteTheDifference #LocalBeef #CutBeef #EatYourGreens #TexasBeef #RanchLife #AthensTexas #ShopLocal #EatLocal #SupportYourLocalRanchers #SupportYourLocalFarmers #SupportSmallBusiness
Farming in synchrony with nature. Our cattle should be a part of our ecosystem, not fighting with it. Ever since we stopped tilling the soil and using chemical herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers the amount of amphibians on our farm has increased significantly. Amphibians are highly sensitive to negative changes in their environment, especially from chemicals. That makes them a great key indicator species to know which direction your farm is moving . *********************************** #frog #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing
Our bull is back on grass and the day after he started grazing he was shedding hair like crazy. Now that his cows are gone the only thing he wants is a summer hair coat! You can already see his front half is slicked off pretty well and if the temps hold his back half won’t be far behind. ********************************************* #southpoll #southpollcattle #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing
Daily move for our adaptive grazing model. You can see the difference in yesterday's paddock on the left and today's on the right. To promote soil, forage and Cattle health we are moving every day. #regenerativeagriculture #adaptivegrazing #eatbeef
Utilizing lanes to get more trampling effect on the broomsedge. This is a much wider lane so this would be ok for a little longer term. It's definitely trial and error when you are testing paddock size and shape and can stress the animals so best to be close by whenever making tighter paddocks and only very short term. #mobgrazing #adaptivegrazing #managedgrazing #regenerativeranching #regenerativefarming
Currently we’re transitioning our water system to our warm season on demand tanks. However in the meantime we are hauling water to our Metroparks lease. The cattle always come over and bunch up around the tanks when we come to freshen up and refill their water. Clean water is always a number one priority for the cattle. Not only does this help with a higher level of humane treatment, it also improves animal performance! ********************************* #water #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing
🎬 Join us June 1st for a COMMUNITY viewing of the "Roots So Deep" Documentary! "Many modern agricultural practices damage soil and release stored carbon, but evidence suggests that alternative regenerative agriculture practices, can sequester carbon. I came to learn of ranchers practicing a method called “Adaptive Multi-Paddock” (AMP) grazing, that involves using small-sized paddocks to provide short duration, heavy impact grazing for cows, and long recovery and rest periods for fields after the animals grazed it. The method mimics the migrations of wild herd animals, such as elk, bison and deer." - Peter Byck, Director of Roots So Deep Check out our events page for the trailer! 🦬 https://www.springhouse.farm/events 🌾 #carboncowboy #rootssodeep #regenerativefarm #adaptivegrazing #LoudounFarms #LoudounPossible #Springhousefarm
One easy area to forget or neglect soil health principles is in our own gardens. We grow gardens to produce our own nutrient dense vegetables, why would we reduce their nutrient density by neglecting these principles?! One of those principles is animal integration. While it may not be easy to graze your cattle in your garden, chickens can do a very good job of adding animal impact. Right now we have our layers weeding and feeding the wood chips we use for moisture holding and weed suppression. ***************************************** #pasturedpoultry #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #soilhealthmatters
Coordinating your calving and lambing season with peak forage availability can cut costs for feed, supplementation and labor. 💰 Each year, the average rancher spends 40-60% of his or her cow costs on supplemental feeding, says Robert Wells, senior regenerative ranching advisor. If you’re having to supplement your livestock’s nutrition four to five months out of the year, imagine what reducing those costs by even a small margin could do for the bottom line. Wells recommends taking a new look at the timing of breeding and calving/lambing/kidding seasons in order to optimize nutrition from grazing. “Our goal as good, astute managers should be to time our highest nutritional requirements of our livestock with when we’ve got the best quality and quantity of forage in front of that animal,” he says. “If we do that, we should be able to back off that supplementation. That can be a huge cost savings.” 👉 Interested in reading how to evaluate your production plan? Comment "FORAGE" for the link!
Our regenerative grazing course, developed in collaboration with grazing expert Jim Gerrish, teaches easy-to-implement grazing strategies that will revitalize your land's natural resources and your bottom line. You'll learn how to: ✔️ Optimize carrying capacity and stocking rates. ✔️ Maximize forage without overgrazing. ✔️ Build soil health through livestock grazing methods. ✔️ Protect watersheds and increase drought resistance. Enroll today for 𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 on May 21-23 in Elmdale, Kansas. 👉 Register today, comment "GRAZING" for the link!
Heavy rains and baby chicks. We’ve had some heavy rains the past few days causing some flooding, but also showing us some pretty cool results of our management. When we were conventionally farming we never saw worms in our fields, but after flipping one board in the field we have tons! It’s an exciting sign that we’re moving things in the right direction Also our egg layer chicks have arrived. Step one in ramping up egg production complete. ***************************************** #worm #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing
Off the rye 🌾 and on to the next 💚. My mom and daughter worked all morning with me, huge help 💪🏽. Eric made sure we were set to go early this morning and checked on us this afternoon. Mother daughter enterprise. Three generations. #everydaygoodlife #adaptivegrazing
Been a long fall and winter and a lot has happened. Lost a handshake lease with no warning, fed way more than i planned, got access to a little bit of land closer to my house, moved the base herd there, had my first cow death, and calved out 4 of my original cows. Learning and being challenged alot this year. #lonestar #texas🇨🇱 #texascows #regenerativeagriculture #elmsofbigcreekranch #elmsofbigcreekfarm #texascattle #firstgenerationfarmers #firstgenerationrancher #regen #regenerativefarming #realwealthranching #adaptivegrazing #corrientes #corrientecattle #hornedcattle #ancestralfoods #totalgrazing #migrazing #managmentintensivegrazing #rotationalgrazing #stripgrazing #polyreels #polyreel #grazingtime #grazingtips
Had a great time at the Bowling Green State University eco fair this week! It was a great chance to share with the community what we are doing to produce nutrient dense food and improve our environmental and ecological health. I love sharing our work and educating folks about regenerative agriculture. Thank you to BGSU Office of Campus Sustainability for hosting and inviting us. ************************************************* #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing #college
Have you wanted to add goats to your ranch? Joe Pokay, general ranch manager, outlines how the benefits and challenges of adding goats to a grazing system is worth the extra work. Joe and his team continue to work out the best strategies for capitalizing on the benefits goats offer while navigating the challenges, including: 🐮🐐 Multiple species grazing to more fully utilize a diverse landscape 💰 Providing an additional income stream 🌳 Natural brush management 💩 Nutrient-spreading through manure Adding goats to our Noble Ranches grazing system has presented numerous challenges for the ranch team to navigate, including: ◾ Fencing ◾ Cost management and cash flow ◾ Predators ◾ Parasite management ◾ Maintaining enough numbers to have meaningful impact on brush “Adding goats is not free money, but it’s close. You have to work to get along with them, and you need to use resources efficiently,” he says. 👉 Are you interested in reading the full “What Goats Really Eat, With Grazing Menu Tips to Benefit Your Ranch” article? Comment “GOATS” for the link.
This rain and warm weather sure is helping the pastures grow 🌱 Our herd is currently grazing on a rye cover crop 🌾 #adaptivegrazing #regenerativefarming #farmlife #GrassFedBeef #grassfed #healthyfood #soilhealth #healthylifestyle #helpingyoueathealthy
Legumes galore! #pastureraised #grassfed #regenerativeranching #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagriculture #Australianwhitesheep #dorpersheep #katahdinsheep #adaptivegrazing #smallfarm #FamilyFarm #soil
We had quite the rainstorm last night! Always makes the green POP afterwards! #pastureraised #grassfed #regenerativeranching #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagriculture #Australianwhitesheep #dorpersheep #katahdinsheep #adaptivegrazing #smallfarm #familyfarms #Missouri #Ozarks
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ⤵️ As wild turkey populations decline, they need our help. There are ways ranchers and landowners can work to enhance turkey habitat in order to develop or improve a hunting enterprise while at the same time pursuing their regenerative ranching goals. “They are an economic driver,” says Josh Gaskamp, a Noble regenerative ranching advisor and manager, of wild turkeys, “not just for the value of a hunting or recreational enterprise, but also in increasing the overall value of your land.” Fortunately, wild turkeys are generalists when it comes to habitat requirements. There’s not one specific type of environment they need to survive, he says, but there are specific requirements they have at different life stages. 👉 Interested in reading the full Noble Rancher article? Comment "TURKEY" for the link.
There’s a lot of reasons to have friendly cattle, safety, ease of working, and relaxing cattle scratching sessions. A less obvious reason, but arguably just as important as it gets you more visitors and help on the farm! Everyone loves a good cow to pet and scratch on. ********************************************** #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing
Winter at the Farm! ❄️ #grassfed #grassfedgrassfinished #grassfedbeef #cow #lowlineangus #soilhealth #pastureraised #adaptivegrazing #rotationalgrazing #cowsofinstagram #minnesotafarm #minnesotagrown #exploreminnesota #farmlife #buylocal #eatlocal #knowyourfarmer #knowyourfood #regenerativefarming #sustainablefarming #beginningfarmers #holisticmanagement #ecosystemhealth #lindengrange
‼️REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY‼️ April 16-18 | Ardmore, OK Noble Grazing Essentials is a three-day course that teaches easy-to-implement grazing strategies that will revitalize your soil health, grow more grass and ultimately improve your bottom line. 👉 Register today, comment "GRAZING" for the link!
Registration Closes Friday‼️ Our educational program empowers ranchers like you with the knowledge and tools you need to manage your land, livestock and livelihood confidently. Our facilitators, with decades of experience, will teach you how to monitor and improve the health of your soil, graze livestock more strategically and make informed financial decisions. Meet the facilitators of the Ardmore course⤵️ 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐝 Noble Regenerative Ranching Advisor Specialties: Livestock Handling, Grazing, Fencing Infrastructure 𝐂𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝 Noble Regenerative Ranching Advisor Specialties: Livestock, Nutrition, Grazing, Peer Networking 👉 Don’t wait, registration closes Friday for 𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 on April 16-18 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Comment "GRAZING" for the link.
Newest additions ❤️🐮 Rosie, the heifer on the right and *name to be announced* bull on the left. #lordsacres #adaptive #regenerative #holistic #agriculture #rawmilk #jerseycow #jerseycowsofinstagram #dairy #portable #pensacola #florida #smallbusiness #smallfarmcharm #smallfarm #homestead #homesteading #cowsofinstagram #adaptivegrazing #ideas @instagram @creators
A recent observation I’ve made from bale grazing is that cattle always want to start eating from the top of the bale. No matter what, even if there’s some weathering on the bales top edge, they always seem to sort through the bale from the very top. I wonder if this is a behavior that’s embedded in them from the eons of tall grass grazing that the cattle would’ve adapted and evolved with over time 🤔 ******************************************** #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing #southpoll
Excited to add this Jersey x Angus steer to the growing herd at the Thibert Oaks property. Because oak systems are traditionally managed by controlled burning, grazing cattle in an oak woodland helps reduce the need for herbicides or expensive manual treatments to maintain the ecosystem. Talk about a win-win! #adaptivegrazing #eatbeef #fireandhoof #solarconverters #oakrestoration #Thibertoaks
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞⤵️ As devastating as wildfires can be, affected ranchers may find unexpected opportunities as the healing begins. Noble regenerative ranching advisors share their suggestions in the latest Noble Rancher article. No ranch family wants to go through the devastation of a wildfire. Whether a localized fire or a giant one like the recent Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas, wildfires can exact a high toll in lost infrastructure, lost animals and the loss of forage needed for those which remain. There are, however, opportunities and even potential bright spots to consider when beginning the recovery process after such a fire, according to ranch advisors at Noble Research Institute. Three of them recently discussed their thoughts and recommendations for livestock and pasture management, infrastructure repair and even new enterprise directions after a wildfire. 👉 Interested in reading more? Comment "WILDFIRE" for the article link.
🥛 We did not find any designs for portable milking stanchions that met our specific needs. We needed something: 1) Easy for one person to move without using gasoline/diesel 2) Sturdy enough for the occasionally boisterous cow 3) Safe for the person milking 💡 This is the first prototype of our own design. There are a few things we will change for the next one, but this is a start. 🐮 Notice the platform under her forelimbs? That nifty little feature uses her own weight to stabilize the stanchion and prevent her from moving it. 📸 I will get a better picture next time 😅 #lordsacres #adaptive #regenerative #holistic #agriculture #rawmilk #jerseycow #jerseycowsofinstagram #dairy #portable #pensacola #florida #smallbusiness #smallfarmcharm #smallfarm #homestead #homesteading #cowsofinstagram #adaptivegrazing #ideas @instagram @creators
ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ Noble Research Institute and Ranch Management Consultants announce a collaboration with an exclusive licensing agreement granting Noble the use of RMC’s Ranching For Profit (@ranching4profit) program content. Noble will design and develop a suite of educational, skill-building products incorporating both Noble-developed and Ranching for Profit content. The first Noble product benefiting from this relationship, Noble Business Essentials, is scheduled to be launched in June 2024. 👉 Interested in reading more? Comment "COLLAB" for the article link.
Josh Gaskamp, regenerative ranching advisor and manager, suggests tracking grazing paddocks and management moves in Google Earth ⤵️ A ranch map might be viewed as a guide to what you’ve got: a simple, visual reference to known information. But Josh suggests enlarging your view of mapping tools. “A lot of ranchers who want to introduce more regenerative grazing practices want to start with a grazing plan. Some people are big planners, so that fits them,” Gaskamp says. “But some people are journalers, and when you start to journal your grazing on a map, it turns that map into a decision-making tool.” The difference, he says, comes down to what suits your personality and gets you closer to your grazing goals. “For me, having a bunch of moves planned out ahead feels too prescriptive – I get stuck on what I said I was going to do, rather than observing the forage for what I should actually do in the moment,” Gaskamp says. Instead, he’s found guidance in using digital mapping software to track and journal his grazing decisions and observations. Using an application like Google Earth as his guide, he uses his recordings to make decisions for the future. 👉 Want to read more? Comment "MAP" for the link to the full Noble Rancher article.
These two babies are synced up with their milk! They snuck out of the paddock and spent all day away from their moms. When we got them back in their paddock they ran straight to their mommas and caught up on their lost time 😆. It never gets old to see those babies filling their bellies. ***************************************** #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing #babycalf
Spring is coming fast! Everything is greening up and the earthworms are starting to wake up. With air and soil temps on the rise the soil biology is ramping up for the growing season. They’re helping to lay the ground work for a successful grazing season launch. There’s a feeling of anticipation in the air and the calves can’t contain themselves as they “creep feed” on the new growth 😅 ******************************************* #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing
The girls wanted a photo shoot 📷 #grassfed #grassfedgrassfinished #grassfedbeef #cow #lowlineangus #soilhealth #pastureraised #adaptivegrazing #rotationalgrazing #cowsofinstagram #minnesotafarm #minnesotagrown #exploreminnesota #farmlife #buylocal #eatlocal #knowyourfarmer #knowyourfood #regenerativefarming #sustainablefarming #beginningfarmers #holisticmanagement #ecosystemhealth #lindengrange
A lot of people want to think that the animal in the first pic damages our lands and is detrimental to our wildlife. However I can confidently say that we have never seen as much wildlife, turtles, frogs, birds, and bugs, since we moved away from our conventional row cropping. When we grew row crops with heavy tillage and chemical inputs the only time you saw a turtle was in the spring if it got tilled up. After using some of the pesticides in the past we went years without seeing lightning bugs. Once we brought in cattle, started grazing them adaptively, and stopped tilling and using chemical applications we’ve only seen positive ecological improvement! We’re continually looking forward to continue that positive progression and excited to see what new impacts come next. ******************************************* #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing #nature
Clean animals On clean ground Eating clean grass You are what you eat😁 #adaptivegrazing #parasiteresistantsheep #regerativeagriculture #grassfed #grassfedlamb
This weather calls for some burgers on the grill! 😋 #cooking #recipes #grassfed #grassfedgrassfinished #grassfedbeef #cow #lowlineangus #soilhealth #pastureraised #adaptivegrazing #rotationalgrazing #cowsofinstagram #minnesotafarm #minnesotagrown #exploreminnesota #farmlife #buylocal #eatlocal #knowyourfarmer #knowyourfood #regenerativefarming #sustainablefarming #beginningfarmers #holisticmanagement #ecosystemhealth #lindengrange
Do you know what plants are growing in your pasture? Good and bad. Most ranchers are skilled at spotting the types of plants they don’t want – the invasives or non-desirables – from a mile away. But Noble Research Institute advisors challenge land managers to instead start looking for the plants they do want, and then manage for more. “Our plants tell us a lot about the management that has occurred on the landscape,” Noble regenerative ranching manager Josh Gaskamp says. For better or worse, “If we have a deeper understanding of the types of plant we have, we have a fuller picture of if our management is leading us in a good direction or not.” 👉 Want to read more? Comment "PLANTS" for the link to the full Noble Rancher article.
Raw Milk coming Fall 2024 (Labeled not for human consumption). #lordsacres #rawmilk #rawcheese #adaptive #regenerativeagriculture #adaptivegrazing #homestead #florida #healthyfood #agriculture #jerseycow #minijersey #zebu #cow #divine #bovine
Wondering whose hairstyle is better? White or Green? 🤔 #grassfed #grassfedgrassfinished #grassfedbeef #cow #lowlineangus #soilhealth #pastureraised #adaptivegrazing #rotationalgrazing #cowsofinstagram #minnesotafarm #minnesotagrown #exploreminnesota #farmlife #buylocal #eatlocal #knowyourfarmer #knowyourfood #regenerativefarming #sustainablefarming #beginningfarmers #holisticmanagement #ecosystemhealth #lindengrange
Here’s an example of a negative cascading effect cause by my own management. I created some tire tracts from driving the tractor in the same spot, removing vegetation. We also kept walking in the right tire mark which further compacted that side. You can see that after this most recent rain event there is more severe pooling in the right tire mark that has had more traffic, even with the only difference being additional foot traffic. Even in the same area of the field, just a foot away you can see the impact of proper soil health and the impact of negative soil health. ******************************************* #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing #soilhealthmatters
Cattle drive around Noble Research Institute's headquarters in Ardmore, Oklahoma! The beauty of regeneratively grazing and moving every day means the cattle know to follow side-by-side to a new pasture. ✅ It was an uneventful move = a cattle rancher's dream!
Don't miss your chance to register for our next free #webinar: How adaptive grazing impacts livestock health and behaviour. 🐮🌱🌻🐏 Join the team from our mentoring partners at Understanding Ag from 7pm to 8.15pm on March 13 to discuss how to use adaptive grazing to benefit livestock health on your farm. Go to our http://linkin.bio to register now. #UK #BritishFarming #RegenerateOutcomes #AdaptiveGrazing #RegenerativeAgriculture #Agriculture #FarmLife #RegenerativeFarming #FarmingMentorship #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture #farming #loveyoursoil #ukfarming #farminnovation #farmingforthefuture #regenag
Throwing it down on the grill tonight 🥩🫑🤤 #J1Ranch #J1Beef #EastTexas #RegenerativeAgriculture #AdaptiveGrazing #GrassFinishedBeef #TasteTheDifference #LocalBeef #CutBeef #EatYourGreens #TexasBeef #RanchLife #AthensTexas #ShopLocal #EatLocal #SupportYourLocalRanchers #SupportYourLocalFarmers #SupportSmallBusiness
The sheep are happy to be grazing again!☘️ (Momma with her baby in foreground) #adaptivegrazing #parasiteresistantsheep #regenerativeagriculture #lambs
‼️REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY‼️ 🗓️ March 8-10 | Waller, TX Our educational program empowers ranchers like you with the knowledge and tools you need to manage your land, livestock and livelihood confidently. Our facilitators, with decades of experience, will teach you how to monitor and improve the health of your soil, graze livestock more strategically and make informed financial decisions. Meet the facilitators of the Waller course⤵️ 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐩 Noble Regenerative Ranching Manager Specialties: Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Rangeland Management, Bees, Grazing 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐚 Noble Senior Regenerative Ranching Advisor Specialties: Pecans and Specialty Ag, Silvopasture, Networking 👉 Don’t wait, registration closes Friday for 𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 on March 8-10 in Waller, Texas. Comment "GRAZING" for the link.
A forage mix of oats & peas drilled on some of our ground that’s needing some more serious regeneration and love, this cover will have a huge benefit to healing that soil, the cherry 🍒 on top, graze cattle in some weeks time and spread that organic matter all over it, can’t wait to see the results in the long run!! #regenerativeagriculture #adaptivegrazing #soilhealthmatters #soilhealthacademy
Secure your seat at 𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 for a groundbreaking 50% off original price! We are offering the best price yet for our Essential courses to help ranchers and farmers like you build a stronger foundation for your regenerative operation. Elevate your ranching game with affordable knowledge. The following dates are open for registration: ➡️ March 8-10: Waller, TX (CLOSES FRIDAY) ➡️ April 16-18: Ardmore, OK ➡️ May 21-23: Elmdale, KS ➡️ October 22-24: Jefferson City, MO 👉Act fast – the future of your land is waiting, comment "GRAZING" for the link!
Meet the Family: Jared Hays 👨🌾 Jared is the second oldest Hays kid. He works full time here at the farm. His daily responsibilities focus on taking care of the cattle herd . This includes managing our adaptive grazing program. He ensures that the cattle are moved frequently and intentionally to help build healthy soil in our pastures. Jared has learned a lot about soil health over the last few years. Last summer, he rode his motorcycle to Kansas to attend a Soil Health Academy, where he learned more about how to be a good steward of our land and soil. He learned more about how to produce Nutrient Dense Grass Fed Beef. In his spare time, you can find Jared playing bass guitar, riding his dual sport motorcycle, hiking in the backwoods somewhere, listening to music, or hanging out with friends and family. Jared also enjoys spending time in the garden. Our farm cat "Gray Boy" likes to hang out with him while he works in the garden. The next time you're at the farm, say Hi to Jared! #farmer #farmraised #farm #adaptivegrazing #cattle #GrassFedBeef #family #familownedandoperated #familyfarm #helpingyoueathealthy #soilhealth
This little steer calf is adorable enough to break your heart but tough enough to stand his ground and keep his siblings in check 🤣 ******************************************* #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing #badtothebone
WHY SET UP A GRAZING EXCLOSURE ⬇️ Will Moseley and Steve Swaffar, Noble regenerative ranching advisors, say a grazing exclosure – a small, fenced area inside a grazing unit that livestock cannot access that gives the rancher a direct view of what and how much was grazed around it – is perhaps the simplest method to help see the potential of our land’s production. “We get in our routine, we overlook things, or don’t see what’s really out there,” Moseley says. “But once we stop and put an exclosure up and take a fresh look at what’s going on there, you can learn a lot.” Here are five ways to use an exclosure as a powerful assessment of your grazing potential: 1️⃣ Potential forage production and animal consumption. 2️⃣ What your livestock actually eat. 3️⃣ Regrowth potential in grazing versus haying. 4️⃣ Compare the grazing habits of different livestock. 5️⃣ Understand the role wildlife pressure plays in pasture potential. “What’s really fun about this is that once you set one up, you start to get curious and excited about it,” Swaffar says. “You’ll find you might make an excuse to go by there and just see, next thing you know, you’re there on a weekly basis going, ‘Huh. That’s interesting, wonder what’s happening there?’ 👉 Want to read more? Comment "EXCLOSURE" for the link to the full Noble Rancher article.
Looking to improve forage use on your ranch? Our regenerative grazing course, developed in collaboration with grazing expert Jim Gerrish, teaches easy-to-implement grazing strategies that will revitalize your land's natural resources and your bottom line. You'll learn how to: ✔️ Optimize carrying capacity and stocking rates. ✔️ Maximize forage without overgrazing. ✔️ Build soil health through livestock grazing methods. ✔️ Protect watersheds and increase drought resistance. Join us March 8-10 in Waller, Texas for 𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒. 👉 Registration closes soon, comment "GRAZING" for the link!
LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT We're offering a one-time only 20% discount for our upcoming grazing course to celebrate the launch of our 2024 series of courses! Are you looking to improve forage use on your ranch? 𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒, developed in collaboration with grazing expert Jim Gerrish, teaches easy-to-implement grazing strategies that will revitalize your land's natural resources and your bottom line. You'll learn how to: ✔️ Optimize carrying capacity and stocking rates. ✔️ Maximize forage without overgrazing. ✔️ Build soil health through livestock grazing methods. ✔️ Protect watersheds and increase drought resistance. Don’t miss this discount! Join us March 8-10 in Waller, Texas. 👉 Comment "GRAZING" to receive the discounted price registration link.
Look at that soil life in February! Granted this is in our green house/chicken house. These earthworms are all over our leftover sunflower stumps. Although it’s not as good as a living root in our raised beds we are still helping feed the earthworms and microbes with high carbon residue and root structure. *********************************************** #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing #micobes
We got a quick friendly reminder that February 15 is in fact still winter. Even after a week of 50 degree weather. ******************************************* #winter #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing
Wat extra leren over #adaptivegrazing en #regeneratiefbegrazen . En dan is deze quote zó waar!
I guess you could say im on the bandwagon. Is it weird to put some of the cattle salt in your own water? Regen Gatorade? #lonestar #texas🇨🇱 #texascows #regenerativeagriculture #elmsofbigcreekranch #elmsofbigcreekfarm #texascattle #firstgenerationfarmers #firstgenerationrancher #regen #regenerativefarming #realwealthranching #adaptivegrazing #corrientes #corrientecattle #hornedcattle #ancestralfoods #totalgrazing #migrazing #managmentintensivegrazing #rotationalgrazing #stripgrazing #polyreels #polyreel #grazingtime #grazingtips #sea90 #regenerade
Dorset/merino ram during breeding time. #sheep365 #rotationalgrazing #regenerativeagriculture #adaptivegrazing #charactercrossbreed #grazingmanagement #grazingsheep #managedgrazing
Is your goal to have more ducks visiting ponds and other water features on your farm or ranch? Livestock activity in an impoundment can be neutral or negative depending upon the characteristics of the impoundment and the amount of impact. When livestock do not affect water clarity or plant community, their influence is usually neutral. Problems can occur when livestock muddy water and eliminate vegetation along the banks. Fencing can eliminate these problems. Some other important variables and management decisions to consider include: ➡️ Location ➡️ Size ➡️ Depth ➡️ Water Quality ➡️ Plants ➡️ Drawdown ➡️ Hunting To read this full Noble Rancher article, comment "DUCK" for the link.
Farmer Friday: a sneak peek into winter activities this past month. 1) our newest heifer arrived (she is 1/32 Belted Galloway which is what the white stripe is from) 2) gave some cows a pedicure! 3) calf sneaking into the alfalfa treat bucket 4) cattle enjoying the weather #grassfed #grassfedgrassfinished #grassfedbeef #cow #lowlineangus #soilhealth #pastureraised #adaptivegrazing #rotationalgrazing #cowsofinstagram #minnesotafarm #minnesotagrown #exploreminnesota #farmlife #buylocal #eatlocal #knowyourfarmer #knowyourfood #regenerativefarming #sustainablefarming #beginningfarmers #holisticmanagement #ecosystemhealth #lindengrange
We are offering a one-time only 20% discount for our upcoming 𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 course, to celebrate the launch of our 2024 series of courses! Developed in collaboration with grazing expert Jim Gerrish, this course teaches easy-to-implement grazing strategies that will revitalize your land's natural resources — and your bottom line. With our trusted advisors by your side, you’ll get the training and support you need to maximize forage use, calculate optimal carrying capacity and stocking rates, and ensure a profitable ranching practice. Don’t miss this opportunity! Join us March 8-10 in Waller, Texas. 👉 Comment "GRAZING" for the link and to receive this limited-time offer!
Soaking up the afternoon rays ☀️ It’s nice to see the sun again and not just overcast or raining. Dry sunny days are a morale booster for the cattle and for us. ********************************************* #farm #grassfarmer #grazinggrass #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soil #soilhealth #pastureraised #biomimicry #freerange #agriculture #farming #farmers #ranching #landmanagement #nutrients #grassfedbeef #grassfedgrassfinished #ohiocattle #grassfed #adaptivegrazing #farmtotable #ohio #sustainability #sustainablefarming #beef #beefsustainability #managementintensivegrazing #mobgrazing
Ranchers, are you looking to improve your soil to grow more forage? 𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 teaches easy-to-implement grazing strategies that are customized to your operation. You will be equipped to transform your ranch into a resilient, self-sustaining ecosystem aligned with nature. 👉 Don’t wait. Registration is limited, comment "GRAZING" for the link!
Imbolc greetings folks… As it’s the 1st of Feb, we are half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox… We are halfway through winter.. and sunsets are getting later..We are past the darkest quarter of the year… Woohoo! Despite it being mild, winter is far from over though and due to the incredibly wet months of November & December the cows have already got through their winter grazing and laid out bales… We’ve had to moove them to some new land today.. an area they have never grazed before and has not been grazed by anything for years.. the track around the solar panels where the sheep are currently growing their little lamb seeds… Relieved to find them somewhere to go after a few weeks of exploring options.. and loving seeing them munching mouthfuls of this diverse, deep pasture. #pasturefed, #organiccows, #lincolnredcattle, #adaptivegrazing, #imbolc, #climatechange, #utilisingedge
Who knew January 31st we’d be grilling burgers outside in the sun?! #grassfed #grassfedgrassfinished #grassfedbeef #cow #lowlineangus #soilhealth #pastureraised #adaptivegrazing #rotationalgrazing #cowsofinstagram #minnesotafarm #minnesotagrown #exploreminnesota #farmlife #buylocal #eatlocal #knowyourfarmer #knowyourfood #regenerativefarming #sustainablefarming #beginningfarmers #holisticmanagement #ecosystemhealth #lindengrange #cooking #recipes #burgers