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Carbon Farm and Ranch Planning in Texas

ATTRA

In this introductory webinar, NCAT and the Carbon Cycle Institute talk about what Carbon Farm and Ranch Planning is and what it looks like across the Texas landscape. This webinar was made possible by the Meadows Foundation and is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S.

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EP60 Grazing & People

RR2CS

Welcome back to the Rural Routes to Climate Solutions podcast’s Getting Through Drought series, which looks at the best management practices cow-calf producers in Alberta can use to build up the resiliency of their ranch against drought. Highlights: 3:18 – Mark and Blusette share their experiences ranching at B-C Ranch.

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The Rancher's Guide to Sustainable Grazing Practices

Farmbrite

As the sun sets over the rolling hills and the cattle graze peacefully in the meadows, it's easy to appreciate the timeless beauty of ranching. Sustainable grazing practices help maintain healthy pastures and ecosystems, reduce the environmental impact of ranching, and enhance the overall well-being of the animals in your care.

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Could Hydroponic Fodder Solve the West’s Water Woes?

Modern Farmer

Al Noorda of Cedar Fort, Utah started using fodder for his grass-fed beef cattle and horses in 2014, following years of drought at his mixed-use ranch. Some handy farmers opt to build their own systems, but there are also other brands on the market including FarmTek , CropKing and Brianna Noble’s Urban Cowgirl Ranch.

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Changing How We Farm Might Protect Wild Mammals—and Fight Climate Change

Civil Eats

They avoid using pesticides and heavy equipment that could compact the soil, plant flowers in their gardens to attract beneficial insects, and maintain meadows with native plants. Fish and Wildlife Service) This bounty of mammals may have to do with some of their practices. Mammals and humans want to occupy the same landscape,” said Rath.

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Apprenticeships Bring a Fresh Generation to Small Dairy Farms

Civil Eats

Afterward, they turn the herd out onto organically managed pasture, where the animals eat freely from clover, alfalfa, and a blend of perennial grasses like meadow bromegrass, orchard grass, and fescue. Her first apprenticeship, with mentor grazier Jeff Biddle at Bear Meadows Farm , threw her into a demanding daily routine.

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Where in the World is Understanding Ag?

UnderstandingAg

Its topography of rolling hills, covered with massive eucalyptus trees and beautiful meadows of rye grass, are sure to not disappoint. We saw a lot of countryside in Uruguay as we drove from ranch to ranch. It doesn’t matter if it’s in your own “backyard” or in the farthest, most remote corner of the world.

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