Grazing for Resilience: An Immersive Land & Livestock Discovery Experience
October 2-6, 2024 at True Grass Farms in Tomales, CA
A prescriptive approach to grazing (Prescribed Grazing or Rx Grazing) is one of the fastest growing sectors in regenerative agriculture. Whether it’s fuel/fire mitigation, weed/invasive species control, solar grazing or integration with cropping, the need and opportunity for committed, well-trained people throughout the grazing industry is growing. Join us for an immersive 5-day experience where you'll learn about land, animal and ecosystem stewardship with ruminants, small and large (sheep, goats and cows). Hosted by Grazing School of the West and New Cowgirl Camp, this camp intensive offers joyful and communal hands-on training in thoughtful ranching and livestock & land management.
What We Teach
This is an intensive training, so we cover A LOT of topics over the course of our 5 days together. Get ready to absorb a ton of information and leave with the resources you need to begin your own journey in working with livestock, whether in the PG industry or elsewhere.
Learn about people, ecology, animals, and tools for using grazing animals in fire mitigation and landscape regeneration through various types of grazing business models and career paths. Our approaches are informed by Holistic Management values and regenerative agricultural practices, and are inspired by ancient and indigenous modes of observation and living in tune with animals and land.
Engage in both classroom instruction and on-the-ground, real-world practice, both on the land and in the field with animals – all in a supportive and celebratory environment.
Photo by Paige Green
Who Is This For?
People with little to no experience in agriculture but who are interested in learning more about what working with ruminants on the land actually looks like. Best for folks who want hands-on experience after gaining some theoretical background via ag classes and/or reading materials, etc.
People with some experience working with livestock who want to gain a deeper understanding of Prescribed Grazing, and who want to bolster their existing skill sets
Owners/managers/employees of existing farm/ranch operations who want to add PG services to their revenue streams but don’t know where to start
Anyone looking to network and build community within the PG industry
Anyone simply wanting to learn more about grazing and regenerative agriculture even though they may not be involved in farming
Expert Instruction
Benefit from the knowledge of lifelong ranchers and seasoned professionals ready to answer all of your questions. Learn from practitioners who bring a sense of playfulness, hope and joy to their work, along with decades of experience dedicated to cultivating and stewarding the next generation of land stewards.
Our trainers are passionate and skilled practitioners with over a decade of experience under their belts. They are PG business owners, butchers & meat purveyors, veterinarians, Ecological Outcome Verifiers from the Savory Institute, and more.
Come learn the ins and outs of working with ruminants with our wonderful team of trainers! Whether you aim to seek employment in Prescribed Grazing, hope to add PG services to an existing livestock operation, or are just curious about working with animals on the land, our trainers are ready to guide you in your next direction!
