Spring is here, the pastures are greening up, and you’re eager to get your livestock off hay and onto fresh grass. But before you open that gate—wait.

Grazing too soon is the #1 mistake ranchers make in the spring, and it could cost you all season. If you graze before your pastures are truly ready, you:
❌ Deplete root energy reserves, weakening plant recovery
❌ Reduce total forage production, forcing you to buy more hay later
❌ Decrease drought resilience, leading to pasture decline over time

So how do you know when your land is ready to graze? In this episode, we break down:
✔️ How grasses actually grow & why early grazing weakens them
✔️ What happens below the surface when you graze too soon
✔️ How to determine the right time to graze (without relying on a calendar)

👉 By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly what to look for to avoid overgrazing this spring—so you can set your pastures up for long-term success.

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Your land is speaking. Are you listening? 🎙

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🌿💨 Did you hear that? Not just the rain and wind—but the land itself speaking to you. Every bare patch of soil, every rain puddle, every stubborn weed is sending a message. Are you listening?

When I first started my land stewardship journey, I thought I was in control. I had a vision and believed I could shape the land with money, labor, and effort. But nature had other plans. My frustration grew as my investments didn’t yield the expected results—until I realized something critical: I wasn’t managing the land. I was in a relationship with it.

In this episode, we dive into how to read the land by understanding the four fundamental ecosystem functions:
🌱 Water Cycle – How well is your land holding and cycling water?
🌱 Mineral Cycle – Are nutrients flowing effectively through your soil?
🌱 Energy Flow – How much sunlight is being captured and converted into life?
🌱 Biological Communities – Is biodiversity thriving, or are key species missing?

By learning to observe these natural indicators, you can make smarter decisions, reduce costs, and increase productivity—all while working with nature instead of against it.

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🌾 Profit isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the right thing.
Let’s dive in and learn how to truly listen to the land. 🎙️✨

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In this episode of Regenerative Agriculture: Thriving as a Modern Rancher, Christine chats with Kelly Sidoryk about her lifelong journey with Holistic Management, from its early days as Holistic Resource Management in the 1980s to its continued impact on her multi-generational ranch today. Kelly shares how her family embraced change, implemented intensive grazing, and prioritized the human element in ranching—an often-overlooked but critical piece of the puzzle.

Together, Christine and Kelly dive into the challenges of succession planning, the evolving understanding of grazing management, and the importance of adaptability in ranching. They discuss the role of paradigms in decision-making, the power of clear communication, and the ongoing journey of learning in agriculture. Whether you're a seasoned rancher or just beginning your land stewardship journey, this episode is packed with insights on how to thrive holistically—financially, ecologically, and personally.

Tune in to learn:
✅ How Kelly’s family transformed their operation with Holistic Management
✅ Why the human side of ranching is just as important as the grazing and finances
✅ Practical insights on grazing planning, stocking rates, and recovery periods
✅ The importance of adaptability, mindset, and communication in succession planning

Plus, Kelly shares details about an upcoming Texas workshop on livestock handling, grazing, and holistic decision-making. Don’t miss this inspiring and wisdom-filled conversation!

👉 Listen now and start thriving in your ranching journey!

Workshop Details: https://www.cattleupstockmanship.com/events/full-circle-ranch-gathering

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