We just built a silvopasture pond!

[@NotSureJoeBauers]

I first became aware of you from Justin Rhodes "Great American Farm Tour". It was clear to see you're a genuine article Greg. Really enjoy your content and I watch every video every day. Keep up the good work, you are changing the world one pasture and one video at a time

[@seanzeringue1327]

I appreciate the way Greg asks leading questions. Thanks!

[@gerrymarmee3054]

As a teacher, I recognize good question techniques. The question helps the student put thoughts into words.

[@andreafalconiero9089]

Looks good, Greg! One thing I thought might make your procedure a bit easier would be to use a couple of zip ties rather than the rope. You could just pass them through a pair of drain holes in the PVC pipe at whatever height you want, and then _around_ the fibreglass rod. You wouldn't need to drill into the fibreglass rod that way because the height would be locked by the drain holes. Just a thought...

[@vitomilillo8566]

Wow almost 53k subscribers not a shock!! Appreciate y’all as always, God’s blessings to all at Judy Farm 🙏🙏

[@davidsawyer1599]

Hey Mr.Judy For those that comment about not enough detail this should make them very happy. Thanks again.

[@DH1942]

Greg- a sketch on your white board would help us understand the pipe layout, valve placement and your gravity fed water point. Assume you’ll be adding a tire tank at some point. Thx for the vid.

[@bryanblackburn7074]

Thanks for sharing Greg...I've learned so much from your videos.

[@chinaski2020]

Would love to see progress videos of these ponds you've dug throughout the winter as they fill. Did you ever consider using a wire clamp to attach the pipe to the carbon fibre? Much neater than that rats' nest of rope and duck tape you've got going on now.

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Wire clamps rust off in pond water. This method of securing the pipe to fiberglass post has served me well for over 40 years.

[@deaconlyric]

looking good Greg! I'm still here watching from isolation in Brooklyn,---- Deacon

[@deaconlyric]

DO'C

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Hang in there Deacon, I appreciate you!

[@christophergruenwald5054]

Your glue welded fittings shouldn’t ever fail. But laying the pipe that direction would create less turbulence in the flow at each joint as its smooth verse sharp edge in the direction of flow. Also should allow any debris to pass by better.

[@cesarsantos5847]

Silvopasture is the best system of livestock

[@tammoilliet8683]

Best way to expand pastures, and it's still not deforestation!

[@johnr1350]

Greg, I understand that this may be a bit touchy, but could you give an idea of what the cost would be for a pond like this? PVC and valves are easy to determine. It’s more the grading work that would be helpful.

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

$1800 to $2500 depending on depth, brush removal and site.

[@vernonvest9927]

Is Issac and Ben are they from your area.

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Ben is from Massachusetts, Issacis from Michigan

[@earlrichards7108]

Is rain the only water source that will fill the pond?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Yes rainfall will fill it.

[@jerryallen8086]

It's called a back water lap, or the lack there of.

[@greggergen9104]

Am I reading this right? So that pond will not provide water to the cattle until it gets up to the drilled holes.

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

You are correct. If you let the cattle walk down those steep banks into the pond, all you would have is a mud hole. Clean water being delivered thru the dam into a tank is hard to beat.

[@greggergen9104]

@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Is it true - until it gets up to the first holes you can not draw water from the pond?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Yes

[@mf3610]

Hey Greg, how do you drive in your big corner posts? By hand? Dig a hole than lay sacrete?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

If the ground is soft, we drive them in by hand. If the ground is hard, we auger a 4 feet deep hole and secrete them in.

[@TheNanamills]

without a spring, what keeps the water from becoming stagnant?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Springs are not common in our area. A spring can also drain a pond. The ponds are constantly getting a flush of fresh rainwater into them, super high quality water.

[@christophergruenwald5054]

Fish, living plants and a healthy microbiology.

[@erictanner7983]

Any tree tops going in the pond for fish?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Yes, we put large cedar trees in the pond for fish cover. Going to do a video on that whole process.

[@savageairsoft9259]

👍

[@bigwhane8603]

How many ponds on all 16 farms???

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

A bunch.

[@AbidAli-bv2gl]

Now

[@frodehau]

There are other native species that are better at armoring the sides of a pond, and with time they will come, but you can observe other sites, find these species, and propagate them too spped up that development.

[@bigwhane8603]

How do you have a shut off if it’s 6 feet down?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

The shutoff is on the back of the dam inside a 8 inch pipe with lid. It is only 30" down, not 6 feet. That is good enough in Missouri. In Minnesota, your shutoff would need to be 6-8 feet deep.

[@bigwhane8603]

@@gregjudyregenerativerancher I know, how do I reach an 8 foot shutoff? Or is there a different method of putting in a pipe for that

[@christophergruenwald5054]

@@bigwhane8603 build a tool on a rod with a t handle you to use to flip the valve. Just like the city does with your curb stop.

[@jessecockerell7290]

zip ties instead of rope, zip tie through the holes in 3 locations

[@rollie3383]

Wouldnt a big zip tie save all that rope tying

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Yes

[@seanzeringue1327]

Why not use zip ties?

[@markshepardsongs]

another "deep" subject!

[@arnievandenberg5275]

use Zip ties not rope

[@smithswelding8387]

We have been using large zip ties and they work great. We use the black ones. White ones do not stand up to UV as well.

[@andreafalconiero9089]

@@smithswelding8387 That's right -- there's a UV-protecting additive put in the black ones, though it's still a good idea to check the package to make sure it says they're UV-resistant. For outdoor work always use either black plastic or stainless steel, if you need something really strong and durable.

[@tammoilliet8683]

I'll bet he was just using up some old rope that's been kicking around the garage for the last 20 years. Greg is the thrifty type!

[@tammoilliet8683]

Only a wise man will take advise from another 🤔

[@niterider5327]

buildt a frog pond