November 15-16 at Sunrise W Land & Cattle.
Join us in the heart of Texas at Sunrise W Land & Cattle — a veteran-owned, multi-generational, passion-driven regenerative ranch.
Regenerative agriculture works with nature by fostering natural patterns and rhythms. Over and again, it has assisted landowners in improving their soils, strengthening the health and vitality of their crops and animals, and increasing the profitability of their businesses. The regenerative model is an excellent way for producers to leave the land better than they found it for future generations.
Understanding Agriculture is a leader in training farmers and ranchers globally to build on-farm resilience using time-tested, natural methods - while minimizing the cost and negative side-effects of many conventional techniques and synthetic inputs. Join us in the heart of Texas at a beautiful family-operated ranch in November as we learn from Understanding Agriculture consultants on:
- Basic regenerative principles and how to implement them
- Adaptive grazing
- Multi-species vertical integration
- Outcompeting invasives naturally
- Portable water systems
- Vermicomposting to stimulate the microbiome and overall soil health
- Planning for an abundant future
Detailed directions and an agenda for this workshop will be emailed to those who register 2-3 days prior to the event. If you do not see that email, please be sure to check your spam. For questions, email hcp22@txstate.edu.
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Ken Mix is the Program director of The Small Producer Initiative at Texas State University and currently teaches entomology, soil health, and crop production, with active research on small producer needs, soil, and water resources. He is a former vegetable producer and currently runs SKM Homestead, a small livestock and mixed produce 50-acre farm in Fentress, Texas.
Jim West is the Director of Operations at Understanding Ag, LLC. Prior to joining us, Jim was a Senior Vice President for Operations providing engineering services and information systems integration and resilience support at one of the largest Federal Government services companies. Additionally, he actively served 24 years in the Marine Corps as an Intelligence, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare Officer.
Sponsored by: USDA NRCS
