Grassfed Exchange

Please join our 2nd Hallway Conversation. Are you grassfed, organic or local producer? With food systems coming under increasing pressure, local processing has been a hot topic. Join us in a discussion on how we can increase access to processing for specialty livestock producers.

Welcome to “Hallway Conversations.” We’re taking the chats with thought-leaders and friends online. Our first virtual “hallway” conversation is “Reframing Fire” on Friday, October 9th at 8pm ET. Stay tuned for registration info.

Beyond that, full details of what happens next still need to be worked out. As of now, it looks like we’ll be just kicking things back 1 year to May 2021, but much is in flux. So stay tuned for more info in the coming days and week.

Therefore, we will close registrations effective immediately and begin the refund process. Those of you who have already registered will get an email from our registration system soon.

We’ve been working hard on contingency plans this past week. Although much is still uncertain, the most important thing is now clear – it’s time to call off the game as currently scheduled. The Grassfed Exchange 2020, scheduled for May 27-29, is hereby postponed.

Good points about carrying capacity and shared land use. Guest post: 10 points on land management by Dale Strickler lachefnet.wordpress.com/2020/01/18/gue…

Registration for Grassfed Exchange 2020 is now open! eventsquid.com/event.cfm?even…

The Quivira Coalition is currently accepting applications for their 2020 paid 8-month regenerative ranching apprenticeships. For more information go to quiviracoalition.org/apprenticeship…."

Greg Judy Cover Crop Demo youtu.be/6E1hQjcQW8Y?wm…

We are now officially accepting Fund-a-Farmer Grant applications for livestock and poultry farmers to attain humane certification, build capacity, or improve pasture for their animals. The application deadline is December 2. foodanimalconcernstrust.org/grants/

Grants offered to improve US poultry farm welfare buzz.mw/b6dc6_f #FundAFarmer #AgChat #FoodAnimalConcernTrust

The Biology of Soil Health - Kristine Nichols - youtu.be/C6xDfl_G8js?0B…

When stress hits: Focus on that which you can control -- ow.ly/ixN050wgYi9 #feed #forage #grazing #grass #pasture #ProForage #farmstress #stress

A group studied 700 samples from cattle ranches all over the U.S. Among the findings? 100% grass-fed beef and butter contain a higher concentration of key nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and beneficial fats than their grain-fed counterparts. ow.ly/AmWJ50wgmXY

11 Health Benefits of Eating Beef bit.ly/2yB92O1?hU3 #NutrientDense

Meet the grain grower working in balance with nature to grow highly sought-after specialty crops, while sequestering carbon and building a regional food economy. buff.ly/2XFVQzg

The Tallgrass Network out of Kansas is hosting a dung beetle workshop, From Poop to Profits, in July! Cost of the 2 day seminar is $149. Click below to learn more! tallgrassnetwork.com/news/2019/3/28…

We were lucky enough to tour the 777 Bison Ranch in 2018 at our South Dakota conference! Check out this beautifully shot video that shows how the 777 Bison Ranch moves the herd. youtu.be/b-WC_s0ZmL8 #southdakota #777bisonranch 777bisonranch.com

“Cows have a hold over us,” writes Lampert, “and once you develop a passion for them, it will never leave you.” Some beautiful bovines for your Sunday morning! atlasobscura.com/articles/beaut…