David Collins
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4 Ways to Raise Healthy Cattle on a Regenerative Farm
Stephen of Walnut Grove Brass Family Farm shares 4 techniques he uses to raise healthy grass-fed grass-finished cattle on his regenerative farm. He describes how he protects the cattle from insects, provides access to minerals, supplies fresh water, and handles them humanely. As with the previous episode (ua-cam.com/video/JP0DrrSrRsk/v-deo.html), he shows us how his focus on soil health and animal health allow him to humanely raise cattle and create healthy food for his customers.
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REGENERATIVE GRAZING: Using Cows to Rebuild Soil After a Century of Tillage.
Переглядів 48 тис.9 місяців тому
This episode shares the story of Stephen Brass of Walnut Grove Brass Family Farm in Stillman Valley, Illinois, and how he successfully transitioned his 160 acre farm from a chemical intensive, commodity crop operation to a regenerative 100% grass-fed beef operation. He shares the methods he is using to regenerate soil after a century of tillage and decades of chemical usage. Links Subscribe to ...
Start a Regenerative Farm: Low Cost way to Buy Farmland
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The farmers of Teton Full Circle Farm share the exact steps they used to buy a farm in an area with expensive land prices with the help of their community. They run a Certified Organic Biodynamic farm in Victor, ID, nourishing the soil, community, and surrounding ecosystem. Show notes and Links Subscribe to Regenerative Journey here: ua-cam.com/users/regenerativejourney Regenerative Journey on ...
REGENERATIVE ORGANIC Cattle Ranch: How to REGENERATE 46,000 Acres of Wild Range
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Alderspring Ranch boasts the largest Certified Organic ranch in the United States. Their 550 cattle are 100% Grass-Fed and Finished on 46,000 acres of wild mountain rangeland and a 1,650 acre ranch. This video tells the story of just how they manage cattle on such a vast landscape and why they believe raising cattle in a regenerative manner matters to human and ecosystem health. Show notes and ...
Create Regenerative Organic Soil: How to Transition to No-Till Regenerative Organic Farming
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In this episode Two Bear Farm shares the realities of transitioning their organic farm to a no-till regenerative organic farm in order to build healthy soil. Show notes and Links Subscribe to Regenerative Journey here: ua-cam.com/users/regenerativejourney Regenerative Journey on Social Media: regenerativejourney profile.php?id=100047826126651 Two Bear Farm website: t...
Regenerative Compost: Woman Owned Commercial Compost Supporting Regenerative Agriculture
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A woman owned commercial compost operation in Montana making high quality compost to help farmers and gardeners repair damaged and degraded soil. Show notes and Links Subscribe to Regenerative Journey here: ua-cam.com/users/regenerative journey Regenerative Journey on Social Media: regenerativejourney profile.php?id=100047826126651 Dirt Rich Compost website: www.dirt...
Topsoil: Sheep Farm Builds Soil in Only 3 Years!
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Hopeful story of Fort Causeway farm and how they went from no growth to lush pastures in only 3 years after implementing regenerative farming practices. Show notes and Links Subscribe to Regenerative Journey here: ua-cam.com/users/regenerative journey Regenerative Journey on Social Media: regenerativejourney profile.php?id=100047826126651 Fort Causeway website: www.f...
Grass-Fed Beef: Regenerate Soil and Ecosystems When Done the Right Way
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5 Bar Beef in Southern California practices Holistic Planned Grazing to raise cattle that are good for the community, environment and business. Learn how they graze their cattle in a way that improves watersheds, builds soil, reduces wild fire risk, and provides nutritious food. Show notes and Links Subscribe to Regenerative Journey here: ua-cam.com/channels/0Zdy1rLBsXlSXewLVbIe_g.html Regenera...
Regenerative Agriculture in the Desert: Permaculture Date Farm
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The story of a farmer who has worked against the norms to produce delicious and highly nutritious dates, citrus and various other crops for over 40 years by working with nature. Show notes and Links Subscribe to Regenerative Journey here: ua-cam.com/channels/0Zdy1rLBsXlSXewLVbIe_g.html Regenerative Journey on Social Media: regenerativejourney profile.php?id=100047826...
Cash Crop - Avocado Food Forest
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Deep dive into why Avocados are a good cash crop and a great part of food forests on Sow a Heart Farm. Show notes and Links Other Sow a Heart Farm Videos: Story of Sow a Hear Farm: ua-cam.com/video/4CeO99xBRig/v-deo.html Soil Fertility - Regenerative Agriculture Practices for Building Soil Fertility: ua-cam.com/video/RscXWVxyAI0/v-deo.html Subscribe to Regenerative Journey here: ua-cam.com/chan...
Soil Fertility - Regenerative Agriculture Practices for Building Soil Fertility
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Deep dive into how Sow a Heart Farm built fertile soil in just two years using cover crops, holistic planned grazing and compost. Show notes and Links Other Sow a Heart Farm Videos: Story of Sow a Hear Farm: ua-cam.com/video/4CeO99xBRig/v-deo.html Cash Crop - Avocado Food Forest: ua-cam.com/video/sD9Q_LjPtpw/v-deo.html Subscribe to Regenerative Journey here: ua-cam.com/channels/0Zdy1rLBsXlSXewL...
Farm to Table Regenerative Farm - Run by Two Vegan Chefs
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Story of Sow a Heart Farm and the two vegan chefs on a quest to rebuild soil health through regenerative agriculture. Show notes and Links Other Sow a Heart Farm Videos: Soil Fertility - Regenerative Agriculture Practices for Building Soil Fertility: ua-cam.com/video/RscXWVxyAI0/v-deo.html Cash Crop - Avocado Food Forest: ua-cam.com/video/sD9Q_LjPtpw/v-deo.html Subscribe to Regenerative Journey...

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @backyardgrillmaster2910
    @backyardgrillmaster2910 4 години тому

    Mistake number one start a farm and think the next generation is going to take it over what's the biggest mistake in farming you do it because that's what you want to do don't do it because you think the next generation of the generation after that is going to want to do it let them figure out what they want to do and move on and then you get all pissed off because their dreams not your dream

  • @stockmarket9449
    @stockmarket9449 День тому

    Thank you Bro and Sister for sharing valuable information. I like to start integrated farming without chicken, 🐑 and fish 🐟. For natural fertilizer, have plan to rise native breed cows. For diversification, plan to cultivate vegetables, flowers, seasonal fruits , bamboo and trees for furniture wood. Please share your thoughts and also is running restaurant in vehicle good idea? Please suggest some insights about agri related small business ( less capital) . Thank you ❤

  • @joewilde.
    @joewilde. 3 дні тому

    Can you give more facts please? How many animals running, size and quantity of paddocks, animal breed etc. that would be great. Thanks

  • @leelindsay5618
    @leelindsay5618 8 днів тому

    He's definitely improving, but he needs to try out tighter paddocks, more density and faster moves. Perhaps moving 2-3 times per day would show more improvement faster. Hopefully they are feeding hay where it was cut.

  • @andrewrivera4609
    @andrewrivera4609 20 днів тому

    Excelent and well done Stephen, I wonder if you have thought in getting some hybrid Chestnuts to improve the cows diet, besides having protein they are rich in good fats and enhance the flavour of meat. Keep on trucking, All the BEST. Greetings from PERÚ.

  • @josefmotinga5697
    @josefmotinga5697 22 дні тому

    What about vaccination? Are you vaccinating your cattle?

  • @jamesmarsh4957
    @jamesmarsh4957 23 дні тому

    very interesting , i thought they would have had some clover in with the grass , where is his nitrogen input or is it big enough not to need it and the cow muck is enough , does he harrow the pasture to spread out the cow pats and they can harbor worms that will infect young stock , but the cattle look in great health , just would have been good to get a bit more of that sort of stuff , i am going to plant a new pasture this autumn with a mix of grasses and clover for regeneration , I am in the UK England and we are getting Government subsidies' to do these things , also what i am planting is for silage crop as the field has no water supply so cannot be grazed , if it works I shall plant another field the next year too , i am worried about the weeds that may creep in to the crop and as i do not think herbicides can be used and of course that is pointless as it will kill the clover which is one of the main reasons of doing it to fix the Nitrogen , If any one has any advice please reply

  • @cattlecreekphotographybyto8954
    @cattlecreekphotographybyto8954 Місяць тому

    Honestly, your grass doesn't look all that thick. I see a lot of dirt showing through.

  • @mikelivingston5772
    @mikelivingston5772 Місяць тому

    Firstdone in africa. Successfully.

  • @user-mj6rp2xo9r
    @user-mj6rp2xo9r Місяць тому

    CHEERS FROM ITALY! KEEP GOING

  • @user-ll7oq3jc1p
    @user-ll7oq3jc1p Місяць тому

    This is all great as long as you don't have land payments.

  • @Farmtofire
    @Farmtofire Місяць тому

    Great story! Thanks for sharing!

  • @tasfa10
    @tasfa10 2 місяці тому

    By the last couple of minutes of the video I presume you're saying this model can't be profitable, am I correct? How feasible would it be for someone who doesn't own a restaurant and would have to live off of the profits made through agriculture to run a vegan farm such as yours? Me and my partner have been considering farming as a professional activity for our future but we're wondering wether veganism would be an impediment. Cheers

  • @jeffjohnson6709
    @jeffjohnson6709 2 місяці тому

    Notice they have great coats and aren't covered in piss shit and mud.

  • @markhasenour12
    @markhasenour12 2 місяці тому

    Absolute BS...

  • @earlwilson6153
    @earlwilson6153 3 місяці тому

    Propane torch weeding?

  • @Memorial_Memory
    @Memorial_Memory 3 місяці тому

    Brother I will be a fire of change If you could give me a regenerative agriculture book or a couple. I need to know how to build soil, make compost, and all the secrets. I need small to medium scale. I want to dedicate my life to growing food and making natural medicine. To generate all my own inputs and make a closed loop.

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 3 місяці тому

      Feel free to reach out to Stephen directly. You can find links to his website and Facebook page in the show notes.

  • @stopmayhem937
    @stopmayhem937 3 місяці тому

    Good job. Keep up the good work.

  • @vgankrl9517
    @vgankrl9517 3 місяці тому

    Not vegan

  • @ianbriggs8225
    @ianbriggs8225 3 місяці тому

    Just wondering what ratio you mix the fly repellent. An excellent video

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 3 місяці тому

      You can reach out directly to Stephen or the company that makes the product. A web link to Stephen's is in the show notes. He might be able to provide some guidance.

  • @kathymyers1023
    @kathymyers1023 3 місяці тому

    This is an amazing setup for a large herd. Wonder how these ideas could be adapted for just a few cattle on smaller acreage.

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 3 місяці тому

      I'm not sure. That's a question Stephen may be able to answer. His website link is in the show notes. You might also try asking that question in a Facebook group dedicated to regenerative grazing.

  • @rexhanna1675
    @rexhanna1675 3 місяці тому

    What do ya do about water for the cows?

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 3 місяці тому

      Stephen talks about that in detail in this follow-up video: ua-cam.com/video/7QqShbd44aE/v-deo.html

  • @peterclark6290
    @peterclark6290 3 місяці тому

    Dr. Elaine Ingham (on UA-cam): learn how to make compost, compost teas and use sprays to accelerate the regeneration of heavily damaged areas. Also used as a foliar spray to kick start the recovery of yesterday's paddock. Cheap, easy, in both time and money.

  • @ArlieB7
    @ArlieB7 4 місяці тому

    Eye opening video. Really inspiring.

  • @colinmayes9446
    @colinmayes9446 4 місяці тому

    That was a very interesting video, and definitely food for thought, with no pun intended, thank you.

  • @janetjohnson998
    @janetjohnson998 4 місяці тому

    Wisdom.

  • @tommartin8155
    @tommartin8155 4 місяці тому

    Great video. You explain things well. Wish all farmers had your mindset.

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 3 місяці тому

      I hope that by sharing stories like this, more farmers will adopt this mindset and farming practices. Thanks for watching the video and your comment.

  • @swampyankee72
    @swampyankee72 4 місяці тому

    I love the fact he chose the Red Devon Cattle which is finally recovering on the livestock conservancy list. Unfortunately the Milking Devon is still on the critical list.

  • @tylerchism134
    @tylerchism134 4 місяці тому

    Would love to see this go to native only grasses

  • @user-hr3sg7rf8w
    @user-hr3sg7rf8w 4 місяці тому

    Love what this rancher has done for his land and his cattle in his care. I was curious about the kinds of grasses that he use on his pasture. When he had dug it up it felt like the roots of those grasses were short in general and given that he has not tilled or used chemicals on it for 10 years I was a bit surprised, maybe it was an odd patch. The earthworms were a great sign of soil improvement. Would love to know if he uses locally native prairie grass species and if he notices a difference in quality of soil health and cattle health when using those grasses versus non local ones.

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 4 місяці тому

      To get answers to your questions it would be best to reach out to Stephen directly through his facebook page. I created the video about his ranch but don't have the answers to your questions. Here's the link to his facebook page: facebook.com/WalnutGroveBrassFamilyFarm.

  • @robertgulfshores4463
    @robertgulfshores4463 4 місяці тому

    Really interesting. I wonder if cattle raised this way grow faster, because they are always on newer grass, and they get to forage a bit in the winter.

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 3 місяці тому

      I believe that is the case, but it may also depend on the nutrient density and macronutrient makeup of the grasses. You can reach out to Stephen directly and ask if you really want an answer. His website link is in the show notes. Thanks for watching and for the great question.

  • @robertgulfshores4463
    @robertgulfshores4463 4 місяці тому

    I just picked up an order there yesterday, and had burgers today! Thank you Stephen, they were amazing! I'm happy to support this, it's better for the soil and all the things that live there (insects, nematodes, birds, frogs, etc.), and it's so much healthier for us. Next time I'll buy a 1/4 or 1/2 cow.

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 4 місяці тому

      Stephen likely won't see this message so you may want to leave him a note on his facebook page: facebook.com/WalnutGroveBrassFamilyFarm. I created the video about Stephen's ranch and therefore see all of these comments but he does not. I think he'd love to hear your feedback.

  • @stanleyward4485
    @stanleyward4485 4 місяці тому

    Would you tell us more about your Devon cattle and how they fit in with regenerative grass farming.

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 4 місяці тому

      Your best bet is to reach out to Stephen on his facebook page. You may be able to get an answer there: facebook.com/WalnutGroveBrassFamilyFarm.

  • @lewchaney2138
    @lewchaney2138 4 місяці тому

    It would be good to know what the best farming strategy from among these examples was found to be. 😊

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 3 місяці тому

      I'd encourage you to ask Todd directly. You can find his website and social media links in the show notes. Thanks for watching and for the great question.

  • @RoyJemkins
    @RoyJemkins 5 місяців тому

    Love it I use electric fence and great post called timeless

  • @sarahpozo8096
    @sarahpozo8096 5 місяців тому

    How do you water in each area? And do the cows need salt? We are just starting with four head (2 cows and 2 yearlings)in Texas and trying to learn as much as we can!

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 5 місяців тому

      Hi Sarah. Stephen talks about those things in more detail in this video: ua-cam.com/video/7QqShbd44aE/v-deo.html.

    • @sarahpozo8096
      @sarahpozo8096 5 місяців тому

      @@RegenerativeJourney thank you so much!

  • @mozartcruise6004
    @mozartcruise6004 5 місяців тому

    What brand of seeds did you use to grow for winter feed?

    • @RegenerativeJourney
      @RegenerativeJourney 5 місяців тому

      Stephen worked with the Green Cover Seed company. They recommended specific seed mixes. I'm sure they'd give you specific recommendations based on your goals and local farming conditions. Here's their website: greencover.com/. Give them a call.

  • @Kiyarose3999
    @Kiyarose3999 5 місяців тому

    ‘Regenerative’ animal ag greenwashing debunked-ua-cam.com/video/OSAz-A7S8ow/v-deo.htmlsi=XEgpare24--LgCXr

  • @Kiyarose3999
    @Kiyarose3999 5 місяців тому

    Debunked- ua-cam.com/video/OSAz-A7S8ow/v-deo.htmlsi=XEgpare24--LgCXr

  • @Kiyarose3999
    @Kiyarose3999 5 місяців тому

    ‘Regenerative’ animal ag Greenwashing debunked- ua-cam.com/video/OSAz-A7S8ow/v-deo.htmlsi=XEgpare24--LgCXr

  • @Kiyarose3999
    @Kiyarose3999 5 місяців тому

    So the Eggs are used as food, are they rescued animals? are the animals eaten?, if the flesh and or secretions of the animals are used then they are obviously not ‘’Vegan’’ (Chefs) but plant based! 🌻🌎✊🏽

  • @Kiyarose3999
    @Kiyarose3999 5 місяців тому

    ‘’Regenerative’’ is a term used by animal agriculture to greenwash their use & murder of animals, the ‘’Regenerative Journey’’ account has videos of Ranching Animals that they say improves the Soil, but Soil does fine without Cows etc. Vegan food growing should be Permaculture and Forest Gardens, which is true regeneration and sustainable. 🌻🌎✊🏽

  • @tesha199
    @tesha199 5 місяців тому

    Man, that into got my heart warming ❤ Wish your family plenty of health and rain just when you need it the most

  • @perryleeds8260
    @perryleeds8260 6 місяців тому

    Great video !

  • @lillianchampagne6717
    @lillianchampagne6717 6 місяців тому

    Which state is this?

  • @tritchie6272
    @tritchie6272 8 місяців тому

    I suspect that some of our Pre ww2 ancestors probably farmed somewhat like this.

    • @wendyscott8425
      @wendyscott8425 5 місяців тому

      Not exactly. They didn't have electric fencing to easily move the cows every day. That has made a huge difference in managing the herds.

    • @tritchie6272
      @tritchie6272 5 місяців тому

      They may not have moved them as often,or had the paddocks as tight. But I wouldn't be at all surprised if Pre WW2 they practiced some form of rotational grazing.@@wendyscott8425

    • @christopherdavis9996
      @christopherdavis9996 Місяць тому

      Closer to pre-industrial revolution. It isn't far off traditional methods of livestock management in England and Germany.

  • @barbour121
    @barbour121 8 місяців тому

    You have a very nice system for your cattle and they are beautiful.

  • @marcruel9401
    @marcruel9401 8 місяців тому

    Reminds me of Greg Judy

  • @fortcastlevgn2368
    @fortcastlevgn2368 8 місяців тому

    lol methane is actually 86 times worse in 20 years (100 times worse in 10 years) and about 25 to 35 times worse (depending on who funded the studies ofc lol) in 100 years compare to co2

  • @patricksicard1505
    @patricksicard1505 8 місяців тому

    Thumbs down, not bc you’re on the mark with soil regeneration, but speaking on the “climate change “ as it’s a real crisis is nonsense! It’s a hoax, a control movement, etc… plenty research to debunk that nonsense.