Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship’s Post

This is rewarding in so many ways. Making new friends, helping others get started in the #sheep business, supporting true #sustainable #farming, specifically advancing #agrivoltaics & more. As the world expands #agrisolar, you can expect to see properties off #solar revitalized with the ecological & economic benefits that come from the opportunities provided through working the land again. Everyone talks about the “back to the land” movements of the past but this one has real potential to stick for many people. Imagine a landscape dotted by operations that take advantage of #colocation & outward ripple effects. Get used to seeing sheep in more places! #GraysLAMBscaping #KitchenSinkFarm

If anyone is interested in increasing current #milkweed stands for #monarch butterflies and other #pollinators, this article is for you! From the article: "Hamer also uses other management practices to increase milkweeds, including prescribed fire, grazing and herbicide spraying, often in combination. “It’s OK to be aggressive,” he said. “The more aggressive you are, the more milkweeds you’ll get.” Mercy Manzanares also contributed to this informative article. You may find some surprising facts in here. Worth the read. #milkweedmaverick #monarchflyway #monarchmadness #biodiversity #grazing #ranching #grasslands #soilhealth #waterquality #conservation https://lnkd.in/ghdn_nYc

Good soil health underpins wider ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration, water quality regulation, and flood regulation. Improving soil health through sustainable soil management has multiple positive environmental and societal benefits whilst supporting productive agriculture.

Soil and land health are a big focus for Tanka Fund’s Buffalo rancher partners, who are constantly working to restore and sustainably manage their land for the benefit of their herds. In response, two staff members from our Climate Smart program were trained recently in certified rangeland and agricultural monitoring. “We are working to offer these capabilities as a permanent tool to all of our rancher partners,” said Dawn Sherman, executive director. “Our goal is for Tanka Fund’s rancher partners to have access to the most current data about the health of their own land.” 🦬 #TankaFund #BuffaloConservation #SupportNativeRanchers #WildlifePreservation #ProtectTheBuffalo #SustainableRanching #NativeAmericanHeritage #EcoFriendlyFarming #BuffaloFencingProject #ConservationEfforts #WildlifeProtection #SupportIndigenousCommunities #BuffaloRestoration #DonateForACause #WildlifeSupport #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousLandManagement #HelpSaveTheBuffalo #BuffaloHeritage #SustainableAgriculture #LandsLivesEconomies #Buffalo #Bison #TheReturn #NativeAmerican #ClimateRestoration #CommunityEmpowerment #EnvironmentalSustainability #BuffaloRanching #TankaImpact

Should we convert grasslands to cropland? 🌾 Apart from most areas not being suitable for crops, there is another concern: The release of carbon. Grasslands store 20% of global soil organic carbon, which releases massive amounts of carbon into the atmosphere when dug up to cultivate. This makes grassland conservation critical for our planet's health. By preserving these lands and using sustainable livestock practices like adaptive grazing, we can protect ecosystems, reduce emissions, and ensure long-term food production. Read more in this publication about ecosystem management by Logan Thompson and co-authors: https://lnkd.in/dtM4ki5K #carbonsequestration #landconversion #sustainableuse #livestockfarming #protecttheenvironment #ecosystems #foodsystems #conservation #carbonemissions #societalroleofmeat

The NAPPC 2024-2025 Award Year has commenced! We are now accepting nominations for four distinct awards. Each year North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC), in conjunction with several partners, solicits nominations for prestigious awards: the Pollinator Advocate Award, the Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award, the Pollinator Roadside Management Award, and the Pollinator Electric Power Award. Awards are given in Canada, the United States, and Mexico supporting all of the work that goes into protecting North American pollinator populations. Winners of these awards are recognized at the NAPPC Conference hosted annually in October. Nominees in all categories understand just how important pollinators are to food, culture, and life. They have taken that extra step to help out the birds, bees, butterflies, moths, flies and bats that support agriculture and ecosystems everywhere. Learn more and submit nominations by Friday, July 19th at https://lnkd.in/gBZxczds #NAPPC #NAPPC2024 #Pollinator #Pollinators #Bee #Bees #NativeBees #Butterflies #Monarchs #Bumblebees #Birds #Bats #Moths #NativeFlowers #Farms #Farmers #Roadsides #ElctricPower #Solar #Landmanagement #PollinatorHabitat #PollinatorConservation

The Nature Conservancy profiled farmer Jeff Duling, who farms 100% no-till because he knows the importance of keeping water coming off his farm clean. Using cover crops and no-till practices, he’s making sure runoff water is safe for his family and community.   “I got a hat on my head right now, protecting my head. That’s what cover crops does, protects that soil out there.”   The Agroecology + Innovation Matters initiative thanks all you resilient producers who are putting in the extra effort to build healthier soil, reduce nutrient runoff and erosion, conserve natural resources, and sequester carbon.   https://lnkd.in/g92eq532 #AIMillinois #TakeAIM #conservation #illinoisagriculture #sustainablefarming #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #regenerativefarm #agvocacy #agriculture #farmer #illinois #farmersofillinois #sustainability #covercrops #soilhealth #farming #farm #agriculturelife #conservationchampions

Nice article on forest restoration approaches in Brazil. Good to see options for graziers to integrate cattle production and restore forests on part of their property https://lnkd.in/gSfiKA2z

ProBreed Maternals are a reliable choice for farmers who seek to maximize their production efficiency while maintaining high maternal efficiency. By using ProBreed Maternals, farmers can expect to achieve higher survival rates from more fetuses produced, which translates to a higher yield of healthy lambs. Additionally, ProBreed Maternals are designed to run more moderate sized ewes per hectare, which means that farmers can increase their production efficiency without compromising on the quality of their flock.

Farmers in the UK produce high quality food and need to make a profit. 💶 We must also ensure that nature recovers and our farms are climate resilient. 🌧️ ☀️ Getting both right will ensure that farming businesses move forward to the next generation in a better, not worse state. 👨👩👧👦 How can this be achieved? How do long term management goals impact on the short term? Great case studies like this show us the way. ✅ #farming #future #familyfarm #food #profit #nature #wildlife #agroforestry #trees #reslience #climatechangesolutions