Regenerative Farm in the High Desert growing trees and cows

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My mother told me stories of my grandfather milking his cows at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM, said the cows didn’t care what time it was as long as it was a routine for them.. 😂

Good vid. It reminds me of that time back in the 90s when we had a rancher come talk to our organic gardening club about his cow-calf operation. The biggest thing he did different from the rest of the ranchers in his county was he didn't deworm his animals. He found that Ivermec dewormer also is poisonous to dung beetles. So when he stopped deworming, the dung beetles returned to his ranch. Of course a few of his animals got worms. Those animals were culled immediately and their siblings were put on watch for worms. In a short time he had a herd that was resistant to worms. He also had a landscape punctured with 10s of thousands of holes from the dung beetles. When it rained, no matter how hard it rained, all the water was captured in the beetle holes with no runoff or erosion. He also found that certain cows and bulls did not get flies. He made sure to breed those together and now he has a herd that doesn't get flies - at least not like you normally see flies on livestock.

What this guy has done with the stream is so key! Beaver or beaver like ponds not only help reform the ecosystem, but they help prevent brush fires.

What an intelligent, caring speaker.

America needs a lot more of this.

Really surprised to hear that he has New Zealand bred jerseys! Our hand-milked "house cow" growing up in NZ was a beautiful jersey, she was never separated from her calf and often fostered orphans as well. She was so tolerant of us kids bringing her in and milking her, a real sweetheart.

I am always moved by the regenerative farmer's enthusiasm, wisdom, and willingness to experiment and learn. When I was a little girl, I always imagined living on such a farm.

This video showcasing a regenerative farm in the high desert is truly inspiring! It's incredible to see how innovative farming practices can thrive even in challenging environments like the desert. The integration of growing trees and raising cows not only demonstrates sustainability but also promotes biodiversity and soil health. This approach not only supports local ecosystems but also contributes to combating climate change by sequestering carbon and enhancing natural habitats. Kudos to the farmers for their dedication to sustainable agriculture and for sharing their knowledge with the community. This is a great example of how we can work with nature to create productive and resilient agricultural systems for a better future.

That young man did an amazing job already. He is clearly in tune with the landscape and the biology. 👍

Really enjoyed how this farm was presented, without any arrogance. Just genuine wholesome management of nature.

This guy is tapped in. A soul brother. Many blessings

Hello! I am from Ukraine, Kryvyi Rih. We grow peppers and tomatoes using nets over them to make a shadow. My parents have a really small patch of land. Perhaps, as the green-house of yours. So they use it in maximum potential. But without animals, because it is within the city borders and actually, it is the place restored from an industrial usage. I live in a place surrounded by quarries (it even saved my life once, when 3 missiles dove into quarry and were unable to fly higher, I was at my work at that time). You do great job!

My god, what a BEAUTIFUL way to live...Thanks for showing this...I didn't think this was possible today...Subbed etc...:) I'm a city guy ( philly) But I worked on a cattle farm when I was in the USAF in No. Cal... The respect I have for people that do this sort of thing is much greater than the respect I have for ANYONE in government...Jake has figured it out and there are many people like him. THEY are the people that should be heralded in the media, not the phony non contributing celebrities and sports figures... Good health and freedom to Jake and you all...

I love seeing people raising their own food and improving the land. It looks like a happy place.

I live in High Desert with a small farm, and seeing this is amazing, but clearly this is only possible with a year around fresh water source in VOLUME. He is CLEARLY making the best of that water and a dream come true. But for most farmers in these rougher biomes simple DO NOT have access to a volume of water like this... they are forced to access only ground water and it has become a net zero gain with the loss of ground water levels.

I love how caring he is, towards his animals

Greetings from my parents' ranch in central Texas. I love your concept, especially allowing the calves to stay w/ the dairy cows & letting them live longer lives (than the usual 4). Looking forward to learning more!

This is what I would like to do in the highlands of Texas. What you are doing here is the mantle of responsibility nature has placed on us.

What a fabulous programme. This is REAL Green science. I was so proud to hear he imported his Jersey cow from my home, New Zealand. I'm a farmers daughter from the middle if last century, and my dad had some lovely jersey cows, one of whom fell on love with him and insisted on sleeping underneath his bedroom window and following him around where ever and whenever she could. She gave the best milk.