Greg Judy Grazing School - Worth the Trip | Regenerative Ranching

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

My gosh Cliff those are some beautiful South Poll cross heifers! Great job, it was great getting to meet you at our grazing school! Look forward to keeping up with your progress my friend!!

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

We need to organize a Texas edition of the Greg Judy Grazing School. Something to think about for the future.

[@RevM]

@@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher yes please!

[@RevM]

@@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher I'm just getting started here in West Central Texas and I'm probably going to want to talk to you sir!

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Feel free to reach out. You can contact me at Texas Equine Hospital.

[@vernonvest9927]

If you set up a grazing in Texas you could have a big draw just from Texas it self ,it is a big state right.

[@vernonvest9927]

Great to have a neighbor like you have.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Indeed. Good people.

[@tickcreekranch]

Cliff, we recently purchased some 3/4 south polls through Greg. I have to agree how amazing the impact and regrowth is after just one time of intensive grazing. It’s amazing to see the transformation in such a short time. We rested the majority of our pastures this spring and summer after purchasing the ranch in Dec. 2021. Since I only had some horses I clipped my pastures once in spring then once in June and then what followed was a historic drought in South Central Missouri. During said drought I applied 2 tons/ac of lime praying we might once again see rain. Just 4 weeks ago this place was very brown but, we pulled through amazingly well after just a couple of small rains. We focused on just putting down as much carbon as we could all season to protect the bare soil. The carbon additions paid off quite dramatically. This place had been continuously grazed for a millennium. We have recently been receiving compliments from old timers who said it’s never looked so good and we’ve only been practicing RA this year. We have been documenting our journey on our own KZbin channel. My wife and I spent 5 days on Greg’s farm right before starting this new life on a ranch/farm. I have to agree that Greg is a wealth of knowledge and a great man for so passionately trying to spread the word of Regenerative Agriculture! I’m a total believer! I haven’t attended his grazing school yet but we will this spring. Also, great videos. I really enjoy them and you have some very fine looking animals. God bless, Wes

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Wes, sounds like you are right where you were targeting. Rest and regrowth plus carbon makes all the difference! Will subscribe to your channel! Glad things bounced back!

[@tickcreekranch]

@@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher Thanks Cliff. Keep those videos coming:)

[@tammypulliam9074]

I am also in the early learning stages of regenerating an old hay field in Weatherford, TX. I am certainly interested in a TX version of Greg Judy's methods. I admire and appreciate you both sharing your knowledge and experience to make it easier for the rest of us to get started on the right foot! Thank you ever so much!

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

You are most welcome! Thanks for watching!!

[@robertgrayraleigh]

Thank you very much for this Cliff. I have a lot to learn. I'd never heard of Greg Judy until your video. I will go!!! And I will keep watching your videos

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Thanks Robert! Appreciate you watching!

[@hart796]

You bought 814 from Greg Sir! Congrats to you sir! New subscriber here. Great videos and ty vm

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

I wanted that bull but he was too expensive for me!! I bought a 2-year-old bull from Greg last June. Very happy with him!

[@hart796]

@@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher great blood line from Greg Judy. I know your farm will explode with the right species on your gorgeous farm. Congrats Sir!

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

@@hart796 thank you! I am enjoying the transition to South Poll Cattle!

[@davemi00]

Howdy Cliff. Jan Judy is a Big part in Greg’s continued success, no doubt. They are quite a Team together, they are Blessed.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Wives are the glue that hold everything together. Jan is a fantastic person with a big heart. What a great team indeed!

[@C.Hawkshaw]

I ❤️ Greg Judy, the man is a wonder! But he could certainly learn something from you about slow camera movement. 😁 📷 Beautiful farm!

[@81lwilliamson]

I just found your channel and look forward to hearing more about your new 10 heifers you just got.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Stay tuned! Thanks

[@ryanforbes3021]

Nice looking cows. Subscribed from N.B. Canada. We have a small mixed farm.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Nothing better then being out on the land! Stay the course!

[@ryanforbes3021]

Farming gets in your blood, might even have been born that way. Lol. Started when I was a teenager and just kept expanding as I got older. Been at it for 20 some years now. My kids and nephew enjoy the farm life.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

It definitely gets in your blood! It’s work but it’s not work if you know what I mean 😎

[@naturalgramma7907]

Good insight . Greg so can pump you up. Recommendation for grazing is a no brainstorm...... Home run. Cows look great. Where are you located. We add chickens to the rotation.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

He definitely can! I’m just outside Bryan, Texas (Texas A&M Aggies 👍🏼)!

[@howe2homestead]

Cliff it was great meeting, you at grazing school! Beautiful farm.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Likewise! It’s a fantastic experience!

[@johnj9920]

Hi Cliff! I just subscribed. Born and raised in South TX. Now in Ohio for the past 21 years. Just starting a small farm here. Running a few videos under another channel “Poplar Ridge”. Found your channel because of this video. I love Greg Judy. Reading some of his books as well.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Thanks for subscribing! I will do likewise! Let’s journey together!

[@larrykritzer6014]

Myself I live in Pilot Point just moved here a year ago .

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

We are in Pilot Point today!

[@gracehomestead1355]

Just subscribe to your channel looking forward to see how the cattle do with the rotational grazing. We are currently rotating our cows on 5 acres and they are doing so well.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Thanks for subscribing! What state are you in?

[@gracehomestead1355]

@@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher we live in Central Ohio

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Bet the grass there is amazing!!

[@west-virginia-coon-hunting3829]

Hey my brother, that’s some beautiful cattle, also good advice, thanks for sharing, keep looking up!

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Thank you for the comment! I’m always looking up as He is my strength!

[@Plan_it-Farm]

Man oh man I got to improve my genetics. Your cattle look great.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Lots of grass and full bellies definitely helps. I’m starting to cull a lot more aggressively. That helps as well. Thank you for the compliment!

[@amandar7719]

Good afternoon, Cliff. Have you managed to move away from worming your older cattle since starting the regenerative rotation farming practices?

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Yes, I have. I haven’t dewormed in 2 years and they appear to be doing well.

[@Digger927]

Greg's grazing school was the best conference type deal I've ever attended and I've gone to several. Your crosses look great and that bull is fine. I wonder why south polls seem to have such a big naval bump?

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

The navel bump is coming from the cow side of the equation. There is some Brahman influence in the mama cow’s lineage that came through in the calf.

[@Digger927]

@@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher I've noticed it for a long time on most every South poll I've ever seen and wondered about it.

[@vernonvest9927]

That bump could it be more meat 🥩 to eat.😂

[@vernonvest9927]

Hey Cliff how many farmers are practicing the way that a group of you are doing, be interesting to know .

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

I think there’s a sizeable amount out there. There were over 100 at Greg Judy’s grazing school and im hearing from quite a few more on this channel.

[@NachoLeader]

Hey Cliff just came across your YT channel. I am located in Stephenville and meet up with a group just north of you Palestine. If it is something you would be interested in talking about just let me know. A few of us are working to become HMI certified.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Hi Jake, email me at [e-mail] and I’ll get you my cell phone number. Thanks!!

[@micheldaillet8144]

Hi Cliff since you are in Texas do you think South Poll will work in West Texas? we have a place west of Del Rio and thought of a few heads of Criollo cattle to start with. Thank you, M

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Hi Michael, I definitely think they will work in Texas. Teddy Gentry bred them with heat tolerance as one definite goal. These cattle are 1/4 Senepol which is a breed known for heat tolerance. In addition, they have great reproductive efficiency, are very docile, and milk good. When my black cows are in the brush during the day to escape the heat, my South Poll bulls are often out grazing. I’m getting 5 bred South Poll heifers next month, so will know more shortly. Good luck!

[@kestrelkade]

I’m considering coming to Texas to ranch and homestead. I keep hearing about the hog epidemic that is wrecking fences, feed plots, etc. Has is it been a problem for you pasture ranching endeavor? Any advice on interesting possible locations would also be appreciated. Thank you.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

The feral hog problem is indeed a problem in certain areas. I have had hogs on my place but the damage is usually minimal. There are areas where they will absolutely destroy pastures. Talk to the locals wherever you are considering buying property to see what the situation is in that locale. It’s a huge problem for sure.

[@larrykritzer6014]

Where are you located in Texas?

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

I live 30 minutes north of Bryan, Texas.

[@larrykritzer6014]

Thank you .

[@robertduffy5805]

Look at that gut! 😀

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

🤣😂

[@flyhigh5056]

MO gets way more rain versus central Texas, plus I do not believe he is dealing with massive feral hog numbers. Many management issues are different and require different expectations.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

Interestingly, the weather records from Columbia. Missouri indicate they get 44”/year. Our rainfall here is around 40”/year. So not a ton of difference. The 5 year average at my house has been 40.5”.

[@flyhigh5056]

@@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher For sure, that is way more than Bosque county, Texas