Managed Grazing for Soil and Plant Health with Jim Gerrish

Ranchers on unirrigated pastures have traditionally had limited options for large-scale tools that affect soil health. Emerging research suggests that using materials like compost and biochar (a charcoal-like substance made from waste wood) may be as effective for holding soil moisture and protecting the surface from erosion as bale grazing is known to be. However, we know that not every area responds the same way to management practices. Join us to be part of setting up a new demonstration site at a ranch owned by a New Agrarian Program alum in the Texas panhandle to compare these practices side-by-side.

Soils are a key driver to rangeland diversity, and also crucial for healthy rangelands. But how do management decisions connect with soil health? We’ll examine the science of soil health on Idaho’s rangelands, and the management practices and policies that come into play.

The Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership cordially invites you to this workshop focused on increasing net profitability and resiliency of ranching in SW Montana. Emphasis will include using your livestock to improve soil health, forage biomass, water infiltration and retention, animal performance, and system resilience. Attendees will gain knowledge and practical skill sets needed to take the best next steps in progress. The workshop will provide extensive hands-on instruction with interactive discussion facilitated by Understanding Ag

We hope you can join us in Billings from February 6-8, 2024 to connect with local producers and learn from well-known voices for regenerative agriculture and soil health. If you haven’t…

In this webinar we heard a fascinating presentation on a new study exploring relationships between drought, soil health and agricultural productivity launched with the support of the Colorado Ag Water Alliance,…

Mark your calendar for this fall’s webinar to be presented by Tip Hudson: The Art of Range Podcast, Wednesday, October 5th at 3 p.m. PST/ 4 p.m. MST Zoom link…

Facilitator: Cody Spencer Explore Cottonwood Ranch’s journey to improve soil health and restore the water cycle on irrigated ground and arid rangeland. At the end of the two days, attendees…