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Open Gate: T.O Cattle Company Day
April 19, 2017
Circle P Ranch
Watsonville, CA
Would you like to see how a successful rancher improves soil health, increases water infiltration, and achieves better productivity?
Do you want to learn more about grazing planning, water management, and infrastructure needs?
Have you wondered about the pros and cons of organic certification?
Our T.O. Cattle Co. Day is part of HMI’s Open Gate Learning Series. Open Gates are peer-to-peer action-based learning days with short presentations and small group exercises geared for participants to share discoveries and management techniques with guidance from experienced facilitators and producers.
Only $25 and includes lunch!
What to Expect
At the
Open Gate: T.O. Cattle Co.
, you will…
Learn how Holistic Management enables producers to better manage risk, make better decisions and enjoy the benefits of regenerative and organic agriculture
Meet Joe Morris and learn how he has successfully applied Holistic Management in his ranching operation
Practice the Holistic Management decision testing process
Learn about the pros and cons of Organic Certification
Discuss the opportunities for and obstacles to urban farming
Enjoy a nutrient dense lunch featuring Morris grassfed beef burgers
See the cow herd, pre and post grazing examples, and examples of infrastructure needed to manage planned grazing
Learn how to assess forage and determine Animal Days per Acre on your land
See how livestock have been used to improve pasture and riparian areas
Learn how planned grazing increases soil health and forage diversity, and how that creates quality foods
Share information with and learn from other experienced producers
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