I was there two years ago, to grazing school. Changed my life. I’m drinking my morning coffee and looking out over the Vermont pasture side outside our window. We just solved our water issue - took thinking and work but did it - and we are getting our first cattle next Monday. Thank you, Greg!

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

3 ай бұрын

Congratulations, good job. All the best to you in your future grazing endeavors!

@denbeauxdenbeaux-lawyersfo7818

3 ай бұрын

@@gregjudyregenerativerancher you know it!

Greg you mention learn. Since I have discovered your KZread channel about 9-10 years ago I have learned so much on what to do and definitely what not to do it's amazing! Your grazing schools are a great place to expand one's knowledge and to meet other like minded individuals wanting to turn to the land to raise cleaner food and to have independence once again. You are a great inspiration to all generations who want to live on the land.

I wonder if your neighbor might like some good beef? Perhaps he would be willing to trade water for some steaks. I would

@brianhoxworth3881

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, those cows won't drink that much, and they would be rotated out of that area in a few days. I would love to have Greg as my neighbor..

Greg your ethics is the main reason we follow you and like doing business with you. You and Jan are role models.

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeanie for your kind words!!

@denbeauxdenbeaux-lawyersfo7818

2 ай бұрын

@@gregjudyregenerativerancher I agree with Jeanie. Your lifting up of your young men, acknowledging their contributions and energy … that was what got me to go to the school. Your positive energy and knowledge was certainly part of it, but your open and honest appreciation for people around you … rare. Real leadership.

Today's pearls: 45° trick, thanks for the logic of it; 40" between raindrops 😂 ; think positively; save $ and work for a better future. We've been seeing more eagles in northcentral PA, too

Good morning Greg thank you for taking us with you on your journey

Interested in how you dispose of your finished cattle to "put money in your pocket." I assume you don't take them to auction, and I know you sell small herds of your young stock / bull stock to other breeders, but I don't recall you ever saying what you do with the bulk of all that bulk. Would be an interesting video I think.

@bryanblackburn7074

3 ай бұрын

Direct market for finished steers.

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

3 ай бұрын

Only our culls go to the auction barn. We direct market most of our animals directly to the customer. No middleman is involved.

@bradquigley3676

2 ай бұрын

@@gregjudyregenerativerancher What did you do to determine the height of the single strand. Is it the height you can safely step over or is it determined by the height of your breed’s nose?

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

2 ай бұрын

@bradquigley3676 cattle single wire paddock divisions have a 28-29” height. Single wire sheep paddocks are 10” height.

Thanks Greg…in that town job. Thanks for the encouragement.

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

2 ай бұрын

Use that town job to get to where you want to be in the future. Every day do a little task that puts you closer to achieving your dream. It starts to build momentum as you go through the years. Set a few goals and write them down where you have to constantly look at them. Be willing to do without in your quest

@gavinbowman8234

Ай бұрын

@@gregjudyregenerativerancher thanks. Enjoy the videos and appreciate that these are not edited. Inspired by this.

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

Ай бұрын

Never edited a video yet!

Greg have you ever considered using prescribed burns to clear problem areas, improve plant growth and quality, and add BioChar to your soil. BioChar is the thousand year additive to improved soil. Prescribed burning is indeed a valuable tool for managing grazing pastures, especially when aiming for regenerative practices. Let’s delve into the details: Frequency of Burns: Burning should be carried out every 3 to 5 years when an excessive amount of dry material accumulates on the pasture from previous years or when weeds have infested over 50% of the stand1. Avoid burning too early, as it may allow weeds to regrow more rapidly, increasing competition during grass green-up1. Growing-Season vs. Dormant-Season Burns: Dormant-season burns typically occur from December 1 to April 30. Growing-season or “summer” burns fall between June 1 and October 1. While dormant-season fires are more traditional, there’s a case for scheduling fire during the summer months: Safety: Summer burns are safer due to less volatile weather conditions. Diversity: They add diversity to your burning program. Brush Management: Summer burns are harder on encroaching brush2. Benefits of Prescribed Burns: Forage Quality: Burning rejuvenates native rangelands, leading to more nutrient-dense and palatable growth for both livestock and wildlife. Economical Approach: Burning is relatively cost-effective compared to other brush management methods. Preserving Grasslands: Prescribed burns help preserve native grass, control weeds, prevent wildfires, and maintain grassland ecosystems2. Weight Gain: Research shows that cattle gain weight more easily on pastures that have been burned3. In summary, periodic prescribed burns can play a crucial role in maintaining healthy grazing lands, promoting biodiversity, and enhancing overall productivity. Remember to tailor the burn frequency to your specific environment and management

i remember my classic desktop pc watching those hills

Best thing you said in the entire video, be thankful for what you have, good stuff!!

Your morals and ethics are why I like dealing with you.

Thanks for the wisdom.

Thanks for the video! It’s a great feeling grazing your animals. Yesterday I got my first lamb. She weighed 11.5# out of a first time mama. She sure is a pretty thing. She lambed about 10-11 days early. I had to help my son with a school project that had to do with reusing what you already had so we took an old picture frame and some wood and bought some painted to make a small chalkboard. I think this project kind of make kids think outside the box to make something new out of it.

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

3 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

Good morning

I’m going to use that “40 inch rain” term !

Morning Greg Thanks for the video. Question: how does your South poll beef taste compared to angus and where might one try it?

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

3 ай бұрын

South Poll tastes great!

Have you ever invited neighbors you don't have leases with to your grazing school or offered a special mini one-day grazing school to them for free, so they might move to your methods or be interested in leasing from you. You might be able to write it off as a marketing expense to obtain lease land. Maybe you could cut a deal with that 10-acre owner to trim his grass with your cows until he does something for water access. Just a thought.

Make your neighbor a 3 minute video explaining the pond-tank information you just told us. Maybe he would watch it. Just set it to “Private” and give him the link.

Lucky man!

Do they dig basements there in MO? Just wondering how they planned to have houses there if that gas line is a big issue.

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

3 ай бұрын

Lots of homes have basements under them around here. With all the hills the basements are not as apt to leak.

how do you keep them from forming a cattle trail back to the water on that water lane?

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

3 ай бұрын

Don’t keep them on a lane longer than 3 days. Also if you see a lane forming, move the poly wire and step in posts out to cover it. This makes them take a new path.

When are we going to see a new video of this years sheep and the lambs?

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

3 ай бұрын

They don’t start lambing until May 1st

@ajkruschke

3 ай бұрын

Thank You for the update, will be waiting patiently.

What is an odoamolly?

@gregjudyregenerativerancher

3 ай бұрын

Autumn Olive bush is an invasive plant that takes over farms.

I'm an optimistic pessimist I know things are going to go wrong

My dad had a saying, "If the landlord was as bad as the land, no one could farm the place" Your 10 acre neighbor may be an example of that situation.You can't fix stupid. Just tell him, "Here's your sign"

@denbeauxdenbeaux-lawyersfo7818

3 ай бұрын

Or … he could do as Greg Judy does and live his best life without worrying about his neighbor’s silliness.

@charleswalters5284

3 ай бұрын

"if the land was as bad as the landlord" Neighbor doesn't know how little water that would be, or that it would only be one day every couple of months.

Wow very nice and rare to hear farmer buying land from devloper. MI farm land disappearing everyday. Now is that something you would put under conservancy Greg?