Understanding Ag, LLC - Experts in Regenerative Ag

The co-founder of the regenerative agriculture consulting firm Understanding Ag and the non-profit Soil Health Academy is the latest inductee to the North Dakota Agricultural Hall of Fame. Gabe Brown will be officially inducted on March 5, 2025, during the ND Winter Show in Valley City. You were always in our “Hall of Fame,” Gabe. We’re delighted it’s now official. Congratulations. https://lnkd.in/ge32E9MW

In his latest post, Understanding Ag's Kent Solberg answers a question that came his way during a recent discussion: "Are there any "cons" to regenerative farming or ranching? After mulling it over a bit, Kent came up with 20 perceived "cons" that, upon closer examination, are actually "pros." He unveils the first 10 in part one of his thought-provoking two-part series. https://lnkd.in/gybr5S5b

Understanding Ag’s Burke Teichert shares his background and approach to regenerative consulting on ranches, and that grazing and soil management are at the top of the list for driving profitability. https://lnkd.in/gvJf9xEg

Understanding Ag's Luke Jones and Gabe Brown discuss making the regenerative shift with Working Cows podcast host Clay Conry. https://lnkd.in/grDQWhc2

In his latest video, Understanding Ag’s Chuck Schembre show's how to build a low-cost, three-compartment composting system, known as the Indore Method, using recycled materials. A three-compartment compost system is an old composting method which is proven to create high quality, balanced compost, with minimal effort, when simple steps are followed. Chuck discusses the basic approach and management for creating high-quality compost using this system, which can be used a soil amendment for gardens and fruit trees or used as feed stock for compost teas and extracts. This video is tailored to the home gardener and small farm, encouraging a simple approach, using as much free and recycled materials as possible.  Watch. https://lnkd.in/gfkzANcq

A new documentary, "A World Without Cows," which was filmed in 40 global locations over three years, explores the impact of cattle on economies, ecosystems, cultures and human nutrition. On the film's website, Understanding Ag's Gabe Brown and Allen Williams, Ph.D. further examine The Power of Soil and Cows to Be a Climate Solution. https://lnkd.in/gNtmU7gm

Join the LIVE Watch Party featuring episodes 1 & 4 of Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there) on January 25th at 1 p.m. Central Time, followed by a LIVE Q&A with Understanding Ag’s Allen Williams, Ph.D., and Peter Byck. https://lnkd.in/gsjgNHma

In his latest post, Understanding Ag’s Kent Solberg examines how grazing, as a form of disruption, can and should be used to promote positive impacts on the soil ecosystem and your bottom line. Kent outlines how to implement disruption through timing, intensity, duration, frequency and pattern to yield a wide range of benefits for your land, your animals and your bottom line. https://lnkd.in/gmR-Hn7P

In this episode of Green Thumb Chronicles, Understanding Ag's Marni Thompson describes the step-by-step process for creating the perfect compost using a Johnson-Su bioreactor. Marni also shares her recipe for compost. It may be the dead of winter, but it's never too early to set the stage for regenerative gardening success. https://lnkd.in/gu2mmFsY

Understanding Ag's Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones discuss key considerations when thinking about cover crops with Working Cows podcast host Clay Conry. https://lnkd.in/ghR-iAHv