Why do we need Science in Regenerative Agriculture?
Quite a few people in regen space have recently asked me why we need science. If we have already seen regen work, what does applying the scientific method contribute? Please read here : https://t.co/ddwS2Ut2nB
@CanaanRunMedia Yes, the peer review process is a bit obnoxious. I have a few thoughts on that. And it does feel a bit like gate keeping where the few are guarding the knowledge. In the regulatory space, Good Lab Practice has become a tool to smother any anti-industry studies.
@smarth2oman Personally? I have to make many snap decisions on the farm. I take the best information I have at the time, and pull the trigger. Then I seek more input and experience from others to help get better.
Cows are a crucial part of saving the bees. New research shows that regeneratively managed cattle promote flowers and plants on rangelands, which leads to stronger hives that resist pests like varroa. https://t.co/ndTX3Su1bP
New science shows that regenerative grazing is as effective as parasiticides for controlling internal parasites in cattle. Let’s keep the money in ranchers’ pockets instead of the chem companies https://t.co/hN8BJyrp1q
Calling all CA farmers and those interested in the potential of our food system to affect planetary problems, while putting money back in farmers’ pockets. Please come to UC Davis on May 2!
Calling all CA farmers and those interested in the potential of our food system to affect planetary problems, while putting money back in farmers’ pockets. Please come to UC Davis on May 2!
TED talk, Ecdysis Foundation shows Grow life on your farm, and the carbon takes care of itself. The water takes care of itself. Regenerative agriculture is a celebration of life. https://t.co/F66ppXJvDs
Studying regenerative almond orchards in CA
This orchard uses 30% of the water it did 5 years ago.
No pesticides
Input costs are minimal.
Yields haven't declined.
Every 1% increase in organic matter can hold 20,000 gallons of water.
You don't have to believe me. It just is.
@panotiller Scientists were never meant to be the experts on farming. Farmers are that. Scientists were always meant to be servants. We can help to scale and transfer what is being learned. Understand the mechanisms driving success. But it only works if it is a true partnership
delivered to Iowa State University. It was the best attended Shivvers Memorial Lecture in Sustainable Agriculture ever recorded, as well as the best attended lecture for their campus-wide program. I think a lot of farmers of the state of Iowa see this as a future.
Here is the recording that I gave to; free for the next month. I discuss the extensive research and future of science in agriculture. They may not like what they heard, but they won't forget it....
https://t.co/KJXyK9P9o6
This one is worth watching. Sometimes I wonder if the scientific community thinks regen livestock production is real. Savory, Carillo, and myself are live-streaming today. Please check it out https://t.co/BiVEW9VKTU