The cattle have arrived at our Cochise County Arizona grazing project.

The cattle have arrived at our Cochise County Arizona grazing project. It’s amazing to see how much plant litter and soil capping had been broken in first 45 days of strip grazing with the cow herd. Micah is a great grazing manager that is very dedicated, which will be critical in the success of this project.

[@mihacurk]

Man I love what these guys are doing! Such projects are very much needed to show with facts what the regenerative agriculture can do. I’ve heard a lot of scepticism from the scientific community and it is just because we as ranchers don’t document it well enough. Keep it up guys!

[@amandar7719]

Been soooo looking forward to an update on this project. Assuming these dung beetles wouldn’t have mysteriously appeared if management had gone to the additional unnecessary expense of deworming the parasite free cattle…. 😉 #rotationalgrazing #lowinput #parasiteresistent

[@pederjohansen2029]

This project is needed in Australia. Great work and congratulations to all involved. Looking forward to many updates.

[@leelindsay5618]

There are some projects going on in Australia. Look up Dr. Christine Jones and Charles Massey. I can't remember all of them, but those are the big names.

[@Whiskey61]

To truly do the work needed in Australia they have to admit the damage the aboriganals did to the landscape, and they sure in the hell are not going to do that. So we just go on pretending that Australia was always a desert.

[@peterclark6290]

A scenario that costs less than the launch of rocket is feasible. As I envision it: starting from the Indian ocean (where the closest rain comes from), large greenhouse feed sources (to start), a herd, fast temporary fence laying equipment, a highly-motivated staff, and a chessboard layout should see hundreds of acres start their restoration journey which then begin to provide feed for further inland moves. Mechanical air-farming for water and a mobile support camp. Multiple ocean start points are essential. Federal funds to kick it off. Drs. Christine Jones and Walter Jehne in the executive with committed Regen Farmer advisors/managers and a youthful team we are looking at less than a decade to turn Red/Brown into green and layers of humus. A tourist magnet. A lesson to the world. MAGA themes. Breadbasket to the planet overtones. A showpiece of Australians being Australians, those cheeky, disrespectful, high-achievers again. Eventually ownership of the non-chisel type plough will be banned, along with fertilisers, genetically modified seeds, among all those over-priced treats of Agribusiness. Sole problem. The depth at which the scientifically false AGW argument has penetrated our collective mind. It is an idea/innovation killer.

[@ilzitek2419]

Why do we have numbers next to our youtube name?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Not a clue

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Be nice to have a drone fly over showing the difference between the control and where the cattle have been.

[@Diamondranchfarmstead]

Hi there. I am Micah’s sister in-law. I have a small channel and I’ll be adding some updated videos of the process in correlation with Greg. I posted a video today of a preview. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIqmhIqVZ9CtZrc

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

I watched your video it was great. I will plug your video on a future video that I talk on this project

[@Diamondranchfarmstead]

@@gregjudyregenerativerancher I am so glad you liked it! :) Looking forward to sharing all this.

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Yes, keep up the great filming!

[@Diamondranchfarmstead]

I’ve uploaded the first part of our multi video series on this project. With drone footage. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWqThKaKf5aMntE

[@petereldracher5660]

This project is so cool on so many levels. Our country and the world needs this so bad.

[@kurtkohl151]

Great job. Glad it's being quantified as well as the research on grazing density. The five year transformation will be neat to watch.

[@janeparsons193]

I’m glad to finally have a third episode and get to see what is happening with this project. I’ll be interested to see its progress over the next five years.

[@drew2f]

Everyone in America needs to watch this video. This is common sense water, food, land management. Sadly, there is not a bank who can make big money on this type of project so it needs to be a grass roots movement. These people are heroes.

[@CharlesGann1]

Thank you Greg,Jan and this whole team for enduring the redtape to get this project up and running hope it flourishes and shows how ruminants can be managed to regenerate this desertifying landscape. Appreciate this onsite team, Karen and Richardo they give me hope that civil engineering can be enlightened to see cooperating with natural cycle vs trying to dominate them. Wishing Micah the best of success in managing his test herd!

[@kcahill2777]

Thanks for the update Jan and Greg . That project is so exciting . 👏👋

[@kcmgfarm2389]

Great idea 💡 so happy this is being documented and that it has a control arm to it. Looking forward to seeing how this changes the county and grazing practices.

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Very educational . Amazing how far we've gotten away from nature . Only took a hundred and fifty years . Look forward to see what comes .

[@ilzitek2419]

Why do we have numbers next to our youtube name?

[@McKnevil]

This is solid work. Glad some people are still getting their news from nature.

[@SasquatchBioacoustic]

Thanks for that update. I've been wondering about how this project was faring since your first visit to Cochise County. I hope other western ranchers are paying attention.

[@johnlittle184]

I am very impressed to see and hear of the improvements your team has accomplished in a short period of time.

[@islandgardener158]

I have been waiting for this update since Greg was there to install the fencing. I thought they had given up, good to see you guys are still at it!

[@h4ckthepl4n3t]

Awesome! Need more of this around the country

[@vikithomasson7772]

Fascinating project! Exciting results! Ty for sharing. Can’t wait for another update!

[@ilzitek2419]

Why do we have numbers next to our youtube name?

[@vikithomasson7772]

@@ilzitek2419 interesting? I didn’t add them. They were added today?

[@zoda4]

That's awesome!! The change was dramatic from when you put the fence and water in.

[@andrewwilliams2826]

fantastic to see how this project is going letting the land work with nature is something all governments should be looking at

[@rondianderson4402]

Sweet! Can't wait to see the updates. Go Dung Beetles!!

[@tow5384]

Fantastic! I was wondering what was happening with the project.

[@Gustav4]

Great, America is turning to desert, just look at the rivers in the region, historical lows all over, and livestock managed in these seasonal dry areas are the only tool that can stop and reverse this process. Greg, its great to see your efforts being utilized in these areas, its a bigger challenge to make work here, than in your humid area but its vital work. Our Humid environments are not turning to desert but these areas brittle environments will, if we dont mimic the impact that the giant bison herds that roam applied, using livestock.

[@tbbbbb123]

Congratulations on 100K!

[@joelrobertson71]

This is so good to see. Especially considering the damage dairy farms are doing just west of the San Pedro. Those farms are drawing 4ft of water out of the ground for every foot that gets recharged.

[@triciagerrodette5242]

Huh? Do you mean the huge dairy farm well to the east of the San Pedro, actually the next valley over, the Sulphur Springs Valley? If there's a huge dairy farm just west of the San Pedro, could you be more specific in helping identify its location? Thank you!

[@savageairsoft9259]

That's exciting!

[@jeaniepartridge6701]

I am also excited!

[@robertduffy5805]

Thank you so much for the update on this, the government sure does move slowly but if you prove the concept they will think it's the only way to go and then go crazy with it.

[@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher]

I was raised on a ranch just outside of Arivaca, Arizona. Typical rainfall is 17”/year. This year was an exceedingly good rainfall year, therefore, excellent grass. No doubt, rotational grazing followed pasture rest and recovery will be huge in improving the soil and subsequently the grass stand. Will be interesting to see what happens in a drought year. Presumably will be much more resilient! Well done!

[@daleannharsh8295]

This is going to be so much fun to follow!

[@thesoilguru3509]

WOW! Greg & Jan you two are truly making a difference and leaving a legacy. The life you two are leading as a couple; committed to a passion and a goal you believe in, is truly inspiring to watch! I can only imagine the joy and the thrill you both must feel to know without a doubt (while you are still alive!) that your shared involvement with this incredible project will potentially impact the everyday lives of millions of people for generations to come! OH HOW THAT MUST FEEL! This is what life is about. Blessings as always, LOVE YOUR CONTENT!

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Thank you for your kind words! It is rewarding to do exciting projects with ruminants and good management.

[@aylahughes9185]

i love this project. please keep updating it good or bad. im personally interested in year 3-5 of graze.

[@ted46aggie]

Great to have an update on this project.

[@kathyallen7964]

Happy to see experimental farming there’s so much more we could do. You’re using a control area! Amazing how science has a method.

[@matts_.4494]

As a former resident of Colorado, I remember being prohibited from installing rain barrels to capture rain water from the roof of my residence. I was told that this would constitute an interference with someone else’s water rights downstream for me. I am now imagining turning many acres of soil into a sponge that could retain immense amounts of rainwater instead of letting it run off. What a great way for land owners in the upper reaches of the watershed to exercise control over the resource!

[@heinrichlorenzen8671]

wonderful update, thank you.

[@cassityart7001]

Love this! Soon this project will answer the question: How much rain did you get? Reply: Every drop. 💦🐂💩🌞🌱❤️

[@solarcows]

Glad to hear this project isn't dead. Watching (and doing the same thing) here in West Central Texas!

[@ronaldcummings6337]

Thanks for the update I have been curious about this project.

[@PieterNel-ro6uv]

Excellent project! Showing the way.

[@emilmoldovan1789]

Wonderful 😊

[@keithandkaymccormick7577]

very exciting

[@jesswatt5824]

Fascinated by this project. Looking forward to following it!

[@treenopie]

The title and location grossly understate the importance and broad applicability of the principles shared in this video.

[@treenopie]

I'm not suggesting change the title, rather, viewers, share the link far and wide, and tell people not to let "Arizona" lead you to believe it doesn't apply to you.

[@theoldratkiller8257]

Good to be able to follow up. Management is the key. MCP

[@onedashusmc]

Can't wait to see regular updates!!!

[@franc362]

I can see the difference Thank you God

[@StoneBasses]

I'd sent a bunch of messages trying to find info on this. Happy to see it back! Hope to see updates as they progress.

[@alexriddles492]

I have visited Greg's farm in Missouri. Looking at this video makes me wonder. Could you develop grazing rotation guidelines that are normalized based on rainfall? Obviously, regrowth is based on rainfall, sunlight, and soil fertility. If there were generalized guidelines it would make it easier for others to implement such systems.

[@JnkAbstrq]

We need Greg Judy to consult for the Soil and Conservation here in Central New Mexico.. farmers need to rethink things here. Great video. Thank you sir

[@aurktman1106]

Grew up in that county, Palominas area. It’s beautiful there!

[@rosalieroku3818]

Fantastic that you're getting the word out with scientific data. More hooves, less concrete. Very interesting project. Are sheep also an option in that environment?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Sheep would be an option

[@marvinbaier3627]

Thanks for the video! I was looking forward to the videos update. What breed our the cattle? I bet they are adapted to the climate out there.

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Black angus is the breed.

[@tow5384]

@@gregjudyregenerativerancher The only question I have is: Summers there are extremely hot (I live in a CA desert) - I didn't see any shade. Do they use portable shade in the summer?

[@AbidAli-bv2gl]

Excellent video. lot to learn. county's people ate perched aquifer water , unconfined aquifer only left confined acquirer water(Using fossil water artesian well for irrigation).Recardo is good Engineer. Tell him using ground water Modeling with some sensors and run the Model show result of ground moisture. Ricordo had another project other county. we are waiting for good result to see what will effect of cattle on ground , you like Mob grazing or Rotational grazing

[@warrennewey9352]

wonderful project Have you thought about perenial leguminious tree shrubs? Australians seem to have spectacular results from Lucernes and taglasstasse from my reading they and others tick a lot of boxes deeproted,fast growing, taglatasse will provide shade and wind breaks and the cows love it for fodder

[@fhaizpctn5891]

Saya sangat gembira ide ini dan projek berjalan lancar apa yang kita cita cita kan.

[@MrWild7474]

about time

[@pazdivina965]

What part of Cochise county?

[@paulineolive940]

It would be nice if we recognised that animals belong in the landscape. Also would be nice if we recognised land management should be tailored to the land being managed. Somehow somewhere the word farmer became a foul thing. When in truth, to be a farmer is to be responsible for managing natural resources in such a way that future generations have a future doing the same. This is a great video for highlighting just how much is going on in grazing cattle. Love your work.

[@movinon1242]

I wish them the best of luck, but 500 acres isn't big enough to generate a local micro-climate. I think I've read that 5,000 acres might be the minimum. Additionally, black cattle in the Arizona desert? Obviously that rancher is raising black-coated animals there already, but, my heart goes out to those beasts come May through October!

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

This is an experimental area to see what cows can do with capped dead overgrazed desert.

[@ilzitek2419]

Congrats on 100 K... Why do we have numbers next to our youtube name? Just wondering...

[@riverflyswatter]

Cows sound hungry.

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

Micah had called the cows up there for the video. They were expecting Micah to move them. Those cows were absolutely full and were laying down ruminating before Micah called them to be in the movies!

[@C.Hawkshaw]

more birds = fewer ticks

[@pamelamercado6902]

I don't know why people strayed away from the natural way to raise cattle my grandfather died two days before it's 105th birthday many years ago and we had always raised our cattle just as they did in the cowboy days and remain to do so still we were taught to be good Steward of the land along with good stewards of the animals and When one does it right we all prosper from it

[@thuggoe]

How many acres in the project

[@kkeenan536]

Greg said 480 acres when he introduced Micah

[@canalroadadventures5079]

Why black cows in the desert, with very little shade??

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

We were very fortunate to have Micah be part of this project simply because he is an awesome grazier, hard working and conscientious fellow that lives close to the project. If his cows would have been purple, we would have still used them. Manage with what you have, plan for what you want.

[@canalroadadventures5079]

@@gregjudyregenerativerancher The two Arizona bureaucrats should have gotten Cliff Honnas of KZbin ('Cliff Honnas Regenerative Rancher & Equine Surgeon') whom you know and who was a born and bred Arizonian rancher as an advisor instead of Micah. Perhaps he could have arranged for Corriente cows, instead of the Angus, which are adapted to desert forage.

[@ksranchbredcowdogs1505]

Corriente cows are not a beef cow they are a ropin cow. Period!

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

We’ve got the right Grazier on this project, we are fortunate to have him.

[@canalroadadventures5079]

@@ksranchbredcowdogs1505 And them Brahman cows are ridin' cows fur them cow punchers.

[@markpiersall9815]

Where are the Saint Croix sheep?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

No sheep, we are using cattle on this project.

[@rosalieroku3818]

Could sheep thrive in this environment?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

You would need some additional perimeter fencing and definitely guardian dogs to protect against predators. The mesquite trees would be candy for them!

[@thuggoe]

Hope the cattle don't get in the control section

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

It happening, these cattle are so tame and east to handle. Micah has them trained well to respect 8000 volts on the polybraid!!

[@pegadams781]

The desert is awful for cows

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

No it’s good forage when it is managed correctly. With ruminants you can heal it back to a flourishing landscape.

[@pegadams781]

@@gregjudyregenerativerancher cows need grass I'm from Jersey and the dairy tastes different out here this is sticker grass out here not good for them to eat plus its hot and dry I feel sorry for them not trying to be mean Blessed Day

[@jonerlandson1956]

this should be interesting... to be continued...

[@stevec7272]

I know you don't like swales but did you use a subsoiler or key line plow to aid in absorption?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

After wasting $10,000 on swales, the contractor wanted to use a subsoiler on the dozer that I had rented to do it all. Another cool $7000 that I was not willing to part with. Use plant roots and mob grazing to break the hard pan, keep the money in your pocket instead of the swale builders pocket.