Regenerating Rangeland to Enhance Biodiversity
@ Hershey Ranch in Stonewall, TX
December 5th | 8am-5pm
Join us for a one-day workshop on Friday, December 5th at Hershey Ranch in Stonewall TX, an award-winning 1,600-acre regenerative operation in the Texas Hill country, and the largest privately protected property in Gillespie County. We will tour the ranch's oak savannah ecosystem and learn how it uses cattle grazing to restore native grasslands and a thriving wildlife habitat.
A primary goal of leadership there has been to bring back the ranch’s once rich diversity of flora and fauna. Far from being an impediment, they have found that the introduction of large ruminants, when managed properly, has been instrumental in helping to revitalize the ecosystem. We will learn how adaptive grazing can stimulate beneficial natural cycles on the land, while producing superior agricultural products simultaneously.
With the help of several leaders in their respective fields of expertise, we will explore topics such as:
How to graze cattle and other livestock regeneratively
The importance of soil health
Holistic Management as a decision-making tool
Water distribution for effective grazing
A unique “virtual” electric fencing system
Assessment of on-farm biological activity and health
Habitat restoration
Strategies for erosion control
USDA programs and funding sources to support regenerative practices
Cost: $20 | Lunch Provided
This event is open to everyone — farmers, ranchers, landowners and agricultural enthusiasts alike!
Detailed directions and an agenda for this workshop will be emailed to those who register 2-3 days prior to the event. If you do not see that email, please be sure to check your spam.
For questions, email hcp22@txstate.edu.
