For years cattle were classified as Enemy Number One by environmentalists. However, new perspectives are opening huge potential for properly managed cattle to actually regenerate landscapes and restore balance to broken ecosystems. These speakers will discuss their experiences and approaches in repairing the broken relationship between grassland, large animals and predators. After describing the nuts and bolts of their practices, they will touch on the emerging opportunities for people who want to improve ecosystem processes, but never considered "cowboy" as a career path.
Sponsored By:
Paicines Ranch
Track and Session Info
Track:
Permaculture
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Session:
A | 8:30 am
Date and Location
Location:
Heather
Day:
Thursday
Date:
01/22/15
Presenter(s):
Nate Chisholm
Title:
Nate Chisholm
Presenter Affiliation:
Sonoma Mountain Institute
Doniga Markegard
Title:
Doniga Markegard
Presenter Affiliation:
Markegard Family Grass-Fed
Bio:
Author of Dawn Again: Tracking the Wisdom of the Wild and regenerative rancher Doniga brings a perspective rooted in nature.Along with her husband and four children, Doniga owns and operates Markegard Family Grass-Fed LLC raising grass-fed beef, lamb, pastured pork, chicken and dairy supplying the Bay Area with local, nutrient dense foods. The family ranch leases coastal ranches throughout the Bay Area spanning over 10,000 acres. She is dedicated to finding ways to regenerate lands and community through ranching practices that build soil, sequester carbon, capture and purify water and enhance habitat.
Byron Palmer
Title:
Byron Palmer
Presenter Affiliation:
Savanna Repair Project
