Bringing Earth Day to the soil surface.
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Those of us making decisions in the real world have learned not to take things literally. Words rarely do justice to what we are trying to explain. We know that people come from different geography, cultures, and economies. We need to listen for their intent when they speak, which means accepting language as a metaphor.
The most damaging thing we can do when dealing with complexity is to think we are in control. Knowing that land, people, and money are complex complicates our communication. The self-organization of complexity keeps things fluid, and we cannot get stuck in being static and literal.
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Once you have seen something many times, we can predict the future. We know that mimicking nature’s predator/prey relationship will improve plant vigor, recycle plant material, increase species diversity, and capture the raindrop. We know that grazing management will most likely double our stocking rate. Getting a free ranch without increasing overheads is like printing money. This knowledge and skill are a game changer.
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Drought has always been a factor on the grasslands of the world but climate change has been increasing the frequency and intensity. Reversing climate change will not be resolved simply by planting trees. Properly managed grazing increases biodiversity. The New York Times reports that decisions addressing climate change often damage biodiversity, but decisions increasing biodiversity address climate change. Manage for biodiversity first.
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Whether or not you celebrate the U.S. holiday Thanksgiving, I wish you all joy during this time of gratitude.
I am most thankful for each and every person on this listserve for all you do to improve the health of our soil, the health of our animals, and the health and support for those making decisions at the soil surface.
I am thankful for Holistic Management and the focus it has provided toward our common challenge of healing our planet. I am thankful to my friends, acquaintances, and colleagues who have stepped up to make a difference at the soil surface.
As we move toward regenerative communities, economies, and land, I remember and appreciate what each of you brought to our collective table. The potential for regeneration hinges on our ability to honor our relationships. Relationships with our fellow decision-makers, our crew, our customers, our finances, our animals, our plants, and our soil are imperative for regeneration to happen.
Take a look at this blog and take some time to rethink the power of a grazing plan.
For those of you that would like to learn or delve into holistic grazing planning more deeply, we are thrilled to announce our social distancing virtual planned grazing seminar starting January 31st.
In appreciation,
Tony
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