Working with complex systems like land, requires a different approach to management, control and planning. And monitoring. The Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) program is called the “scorecard for the land.” Developed by the Savory Institute with many global partners, it …
By Spencer Smith. This article was also published in Acres U.S.A. Holistic Planned Grazing is defined as a pillar of regenerative agriculture. It is one of the most beneficial actions to improve ecosystem function, and soil health, on a farm or ranch. …
It is easy to understand how farmers and ranchers get paid for products coming off of land. It’s happened since agriculture began. A product is produced from the land and sold for money or traded for goods. Got it. But …
Regenerative Food Network Webinar Hosted by Jesse McDougall and Abbey Smith I met Jesse McDougall a few years ago, when Judith Schwartz, author of Cows Save the Planet and Water in Plain Sight recommended I reach out to Studio Hill Farm in Vermont to learn about …
By Abbey Smith Looking at a bright patch of blooming dandelions this spring, I thought of a conversation I had with a Savory hub leader, Katie, who is working in Fiji to cultivate a local breadfruit enterprise. “Sometimes I think …
By Hannah Curcio The LFX has shown us how important local food is, especially given the unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19. While people in our country count on food showing up on trucks, here in Surprise Valley we have fresh …
Virtual Ranch Field Day 5 PM PT | August 14, 2020 Event Description: The Jefferson Center is experimenting with healthy soils. In our Great Basin region of vast rangelands, pastures and more cattle than people (at least in Modoc …
Maezy tells us about her school project and what she’s learned about meat nutrition from our friend Diana Rodgers at https://sustainabledish.com/. Today I want to talk to you about the sacred cow. So here before me is a poster that …
By Abbey Smith Diets are polarized today. Vegan. Keto. Carnivore. What if you eat veggies, healthy fats and meat? I am sure my daughter could come up with a witty riddle to answer this question. It feels impure in these …
How to Talk About Regenerative Agriculture Without Confusing Everyone Hosted by Mandy Magill and Abbey Smith Sometimes it is really hard to talk about Regenerative Agriculture. What is it exactly? Where do you start? Is it with soil health? …
