Gathering of leaders in regenerative agriculture The big, concrete, warehouse-like pavilion at the Chico State University Farm served as a blank slate where the leaders in the regenerative agriculture movement gathered to create the first sketches of a new marketplace for regenerative products. Sponsors, speakers and attendees shared a vision for a new marketplace–one that
Spencer and I are often asked about the Savory Land to Market program and what to expect from the next Grazing for Change. We would like to invite you to spend three minutes with us in our fields at Springs Ranch. Spencer takes a moment to preview the Savory Land to Market Program, which will
This post is written by Holistic Management Educator Spencer Smith. I recently had the distinct opportunity to attend the Positive Pastures gathering, held by A Greener World, at Cavallo Point in Sausalito Calif. It was an excellent opportunity to meet and discuss some of the largest issues that farmers and consumers are facing today. Some
The solution is simple, speakers at Artisans of the Grasslands said today. Pull carbon out of the air using photosynthesis. Admittedly, the climate change conversation I’ve kept at arms length. It is complex, highly debated, seemingly out of my control. But today I changed my mind. An organic farmer from Costa Rica, presenting today in
Artisans of the Grasslands is truly unique from other conferences I’ve attended (and not in the ComicCon way, like the other conference going on here at the same time as the Savory Institute conference. What a contrast by the way: Artisans on the land and fantasy fans.) Today the keynote speech was written by the audience.
Spencer and I are in San Francisco at the Savory Institute Artisans of the Grasslands International Conference. Spencer gave a presentation today on holistic planned grazing–his main point was to “graze like the plants matter” and holistic planned grazing is not rotational or mob grazing–those are actions to be tested. We’ve reunited with lots of
The Jefferson Center for Holistic Management is pleased to announce that we are able to offer drastically discounted tickets specifically to farmers and ranchers to attend the Savory Institute International Conference in San Francisco on October 2-4. This event is themed, Artisans of the Grasslands: Crafting the Future of Food and Agriculture and highlights the
With fall around the corner, it is planning season for farms, ranches and businesses. Thrive in 2016 with holistic management workshops and training from the Jefferson Center under your belt in 2015. Here’s the line up for September through November: Nevada County One-Day Workshop September 12, 2015 Siskiyou County One-Day Workshop November 21, 2015
The first annual Western Regional Grazing Conference: Grazing for Change held at Chico State University Feb. 27 and 28 brought speakers and attendees from four continents to explore the power of holistic management. Three hundred people filled the farm pavilion to engage with the leaders of regenerative agriculture, folks like Allan Savory, Gabe Brown, Dr. Christine
Grazing for Change Speaker Videos
Conference Speaker Videos Allan Savory – Grazing in Nature’s Image Tony Malmberg – How to run more livestock on public land Bill Burrows – Livestock’s place in the healthy forest ecosystem Dr. Christine Jones – An Australian Perspective on managing rangelands for drought Spencer and Abbey Smith – Key to managing complexity:
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