Stories of Regeneration
Here is the newest addition to Kiss the Ground’s Stories of Regeneration video series.
Winter Grazing: Tips for Sheep Management
Winter grazing in snowy northern regions of the U.S. was practically unheard of until only a few decades ago. In 2005, winter grazing reshaped our entire sheep operation.
By working with other farmers, our sheep custom grazed aftermath and cover crops from late September through early March. Eventually, we custom grazed ten months out the year.
This management change has not only led to improved flock performance but added dollars to our bottom line.
Fire and Lemonade
On August 18, 2023, the Grey Road Fire started about three miles northwest of my place. When it was finally stopped the next day, it had burned 11,000 acres and destroyed 250 structures, most of them family homes. From 3 pm until midnight, the winds were from the west; given that and the distance, I was not concerned about it. However, by 9 pm, we were told to evacuate. At midnight, the wind shifted and came from the north. This was after the fire had jumped I-90. Eight hours later, half of the ranch was burned.
Are we asking the right questions?
Two events in the past two weeks offered two visions for the future. One was the annual Soilcraft Conference, and the other was the Washington State University Extension Dryland Wheat Producer meeting. Each presented entirely different approaches to insect and disease issues.