Western working lands feed, water and fuel the nation while sustaining up to 80 percent of the region’s wildlife species. These lands, their wildlife, and those who make their living from them face increasing pressures.

While the original conservation movement has focused primarily on legal protections for land and species, the next era of conservation must shape economic conditions and policies that actively foster healthy landscapes, rural livelihoods and wildlife.

MEETING AGENDA

Ranching Seminar October 2nd – 6th 2018

Well-known bison ranching pioneer Ken Klemm and internationally-recognized Holistic Management consultant and educator Kirk Gadzia offer here a unique opportunity to learn cutting-edge management practices and a behind the scenes look at a well-established bison and cattle ranch in NW Kansas. This year we offer two tracks packed-full of information and hands-on experiences.

101 Track: Intro to Holistic Management and Bison (Tuesday thru Thursday Morning)

Tuesday: A full day of Holistic Management instruction with Kirk and Ken. Holistic Management is most easily defined by simply adding W to the word holistic. This describes what the process does – helps us manage Whole situations rather than perceived parts. Managing the whole gives better results and fewer unexpected problems. Many publications today are filled with gloomy forecasts about agriculture and the environment. Yet, there are few who offer realistic solutions that strengthen both our economy and communities. To reverse this trend, we must do it with people already on the land. Holistic Management gives human values a priority, while creating profit through proven financial planning procedures and ecosystem enhancement techniques.

Upon completion of the day, you can expect to have a clear introduction of how to put the principles of Holistic Management into practice to achieve your goals. Understanding and managing the ecosystem is emphasized, as well as the tools available to you to influence your financial, land and people resources. You will also be introduced to specific techniques you need to help you significantly improve your ability to make better decisions in your business.

Wednesday: All day with Ken and Kirk doing actual rangeland monitoring on well-established, real-world monitoring transects. See how Holistic Management principles have almost tripled the stocking rate of this ranch and greatly increased the biological diversity and health of the land.

Thursday Morning: The class will be split. One group will spend time in the field with Ken learning the ins and outs of bison management, pasture fence and corral design and construction. Hint: Pasture fence, if done right, is low cost and very effective. Also, Ken will share the why and the how of his co-grazing of cattle and bison. Also, see the results of 15+ years of cover-crop research, its application and farmland soil regeneration progress. This will be a show-all, tell-all time to learn and shorten your learning curve.

The second group will be with Kirk learning perhaps one of the most important facets of Holistic Management – decision making. Each group will then switch to learn the other offering.

201 Track: Advanced Holistic Management Instruction (Thursday Afternoon thru Saturday Morning)

Thursday Afternoon: A warm up with a Holistic Management and bison review by Kirk and Ken.

Friday: Dive deep into actual pasture, grazing, and financial planning with Kirk. Bring your numbers and maps of your land or learn from others. After this day you will be well on your way to becoming a proficient land and business manager.

Saturday Morning: If you are coming just for the 201, this is your chance to tour the ranch with Ken and get a full overview.

Lodging is $75/night/room: Two beds per room with shared bathrooms. Clean, simple, rural and very comfortable. We have limited lodging here at the ranch in our Prairie Lodge and will be available on first-come first-serve basis. Overflow can be lodged at the equally-nice neighboring Kuhrt Ranch Lodge or a number of hotels in town. Quite often the fellowship and contacts made “outside” the scheduled time is just as valuable as the scheduled time itself.

Cost: Track one only – $700 per person/$600 for the second person from the same ranch. Track two only – $700/$600. Both tracks – $1300/$1100. Continental breakfast and delicious lunch are included each day. Dinner is on your own. Goodland is 18 miles away.

Transportation to the seminar is not included, however, Goodland has a first-class private airport and we can pick you up. Transportation while at the seminar is included. Sponsored by: The Buffalo Guys Beaver Creek Buffalo Co, LLC. www.BeaverCreekBuffalo.com www.TheBuffaloGuys.com www.TheHomesteadRanch.com email: ken@thebuffaloguys.com

• 8:00 am start times all days
• Noon – 1:00 pm: Lunch Provided (Hint: It won’t be chicken)

Send your check to:

Beaver Creek Buffalo PO Box 102 RSVP by 22 Sept. 2018

Goodland, KS 67735 785-899-9274

October 4-7, 2018
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Join AGA, HMI, and Quivira Coalition for the Regenerate 2018 Conference in Albuquerque, NM – Oct31-Nov2

NURTURE DIVERSITY, BUILD RESILIENCE

For the first time ever, the Quivira Coalition, Holistic Management International, and the American Grassfed Association will collaborate to convene ranchers, farmers, environmentalists, land managers, students, teachers, and others for a three-day conference October 31 to November 2, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to to explore ideas of regeneration.

To many people regenerative agriculture means land management practices that build soil health, crop resilience and nutrient density as a way to rebalance the carbon cycle, all in response to the threat of climate change and/or a failing agricultural system. In essence, regenerate means to bring renewed life and vigor into an organism or system. How do we nurture diversity and build resilience not only in soil, but also socially, economically, and personally? What are the critical connections between soil, people, and planet? How do truly regenerative food and agricultural systems work? And, what are the ways that individuals and communities can help create them? What is at the heart of the practice of regenerative agriculture?

During this three-day event ranchers, farmers, environmentalists, food producers and distributors, health experts, and others will offer long-form plenary talks, cross-sector panel discussions, and in-depth roundtable sessions on everything from the connection between soil and gut health to no regrets investment in land to interdisciplinary soil health research to wildlife habitat and stock density.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US.

AGA Members receive a discount for registration!  

We have an amazing group of featured speakers, panelists, and exhibitors.

Hear from experts. Make lasting connections. Take home new skills and ideas. Begin partnerships for change. REGENERATE is a hub for individuals and groups coming together around the concepts of fostering ecological, economic, and social health through education, innovation, collaboration, and progressive public and private land stewardship.

Confirmed speakers include:

Richard Teague and Peter Byck
Jonathan Cobb of Green Cover Seeds
Will Harris of White Oak Pastures
Sallie Calhoun, Esther Park, and Kate Danaher of the #NoRegrets Initiative
Deborah Clark of Birdwell and Clark Ranch
Alan Lewis of Natural Grocers
Greg Gunthorp of Gunthorp Farms
Gina Asoudegan of Applegate Farms
Nicole Masters of Integrity Soils
Christine Su of Pasture Map

Where To Stay

The conference will be held at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town. Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town delights travelers with a distinctive blend of historic grandeur and contemporary comfort. Located i​n the heart of Albuquerque, the hotel offers a unique location in a historic district easily accessible from I-40 and within 15 minutes of Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Amenities include complementary WiFi internet, fitness & business centers, and an outdoor resort swimming pool.

Book your room online or by calling 866-505-7829 and mentioning the Regenerate Conference

Group room rates end October 9

BASIC CONFERENCE RATES

Registration will open soon for this year’s conference. In addition to great rates for members of all three organizations and beginning ranchers and farmers, we will also be offering a number of scholarships to this year’s event. Check back soon for details.

Registration will open soon!

Find out more here –> https://quiviracoalition.org/regenerate/

Join AGA, HMI, and Quivira Coalition for the Regenerate 2018 Conference in Albuquerque, NM – Oct31-Nov2

NURTURE DIVERSITY, BUILD RESILIENCE

For the first time ever, the Quivira Coalition, Holistic Management International, and the American Grassfed Association will collaborate to convene ranchers, farmers, environmentalists, land managers, students, teachers, and others for a three-day conference October 31 to November 2, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to to explore ideas of regeneration.

To many people regenerative agriculture means land management practices that build soil health, crop resilience and nutrient density as a way to rebalance the carbon cycle, all in response to the threat of climate change and/or a failing agricultural system. In essence, regenerate means to bring renewed life and vigor into an organism or system. How do we nurture diversity and build resilience not only in soil, but also socially, economically, and personally? What are the critical connections between soil, people, and planet? How do truly regenerative food and agricultural systems work? And, what are the ways that individuals and communities can help create them? What is at the heart of the practice of regenerative agriculture?

During this three-day event ranchers, farmers, environmentalists, food producers and distributors, health experts, and others will offer long-form plenary talks, cross-sector panel discussions, and in-depth roundtable sessions on everything from the connection between soil and gut health to no regrets investment in land to interdisciplinary soil health research to wildlife habitat and stock density.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US.

AGA Members receive a discount for registration!  

We have an amazing group of featured speakers, panelists, and exhibitors.

Hear from experts. Make lasting connections. Take home new skills and ideas. Begin partnerships for change. REGENERATE is a hub for individuals and groups coming together around the concepts of fostering ecological, economic, and social health through education, innovation, collaboration, and progressive public and private land stewardship.

Confirmed speakers include:

Richard Teague and Peter Byck
Jonathan Cobb of Green Cover Seeds
Will Harris of White Oak Pastures
Sallie Calhoun, Esther Park, and Kate Danaher of the #NoRegrets Initiative
Deborah Clark of Birdwell and Clark Ranch
Alan Lewis of Natural Grocers
Greg Gunthorp of Gunthorp Farms
Gina Asoudegan of Applegate Farms
Nicole Masters of Integrity Soils
Christine Su of Pasture Map

Where To Stay

The conference will be held at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town. Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town delights travelers with a distinctive blend of historic grandeur and contemporary comfort. Located i​n the heart of Albuquerque, the hotel offers a unique location in a historic district easily accessible from I-40 and within 15 minutes of Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Amenities include complementary WiFi internet, fitness & business centers, and an outdoor resort swimming pool.

Book your room online or by calling 866-505-7829 and mentioning the Regenerate Conference

Group room rates end October 9

BASIC CONFERENCE RATES

Registration will open soon for this year’s conference. In addition to great rates for members of all three organizations and beginning ranchers and farmers, we will also be offering a number of scholarships to this year’s event. Check back soon for details.

Registration will open soon!

Find out more here –> https://quiviracoalition.org/regenerate/