Gabe Brown discusses how Regenerative Agriculture is a solution to global challenges

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
  • The Carbon Series kicks off with Gabe Brown, legendary Rancher from Bismarck, North Dakota. US Energy had the opportunity to visit the Brown Ranch where Gabe supports 17 enterprises on his 5,000 acres. He tells his story of how and why he made the transition to Regenerative Agriculture and why the industry should embrace this model.
    Gabe believes Regenerative Agriculture provides solutions for building capacity and resilience while combating challenges around climate change, desertification, poverty, and food security. Visit www.UnderstandingAg.org to get more information and resources on how and why Regenerative Agriculture is a sustainable solution.
    The Carbon Series will be hosting the Carbon Summit on April 21st-22nd, 2022 at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts at Boise State University in the heart of the Treasure Valley. Gabe Brown will be leading our team of keynotes at this event.
    Visit www.CarbonSummit.org for more information or to get involved!

Комментарии • 536

  • @danielschneider1504
    @danielschneider1504 3 года назад +215

    Here's a thing: 'But can you feed the world?' is a question most often asked by those who want to push farmers to focus exclusively on increasing yields, and then use those increased yields to drop prices paid for farm products (which somehow, never seem to translate into lower prices for retail consumers...), and to be brutally honest, my response is: when did I volunteer to be responsible for feeding the world? I'm interested in regeneratively growing enough to feed my family, make sure my older neighbours don't go hungry and then sell what's surplus above that to bring in a bit of cash to get what we can't produce ourselves.If I can't do more than that without ruining my land, so be it

    • @mrwess1927
      @mrwess1927 2 года назад +7

      I wish we all jad the opportunity to do that, create a landscape that is full of fruitful works.

    • @terrafarmer48
      @terrafarmer48 2 года назад +7

      This is the way! 👏👏

    • @brogenkastl1809
      @brogenkastl1809 2 года назад +6

      I love your comment.

    • @brandong298
      @brandong298 2 года назад +25

      I actually believe we can feed the world doing things this way.

    • @javrri7212
      @javrri7212 2 года назад +33

      @@brandong298 yes! And the thing is, if we don't feed the world regeneratively, how are we supposed to feed the world if all the land is degenerated, using the methods most food producers are using now? I always wonder that when people ask this question.

  • @johndoudna7055
    @johndoudna7055 3 года назад +216

    After the 'dust bowl' disaster of the 1930s, it seems mind-boggling that 'regenerative farming' practices are such a foreign concept still. Thankful for modern pioneers like Gabe Brown who have and are advancing practices and education along many lines. Thank you, thank you. Food and health will never go out of style.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад +11

      Thank you for tuning in!

    • @mischevious
      @mischevious 2 года назад +10

      So foreign the trees that were planted to address the dust bowl are being cut down.

    • @StrayAnimalCollector
      @StrayAnimalCollector 2 года назад +22

      It's not a coincidence that the dustbowl happened only a decade after industrial chemical fertizers were introduced as the "wonder drug" for farm crops...

    • @ADobbin1
      @ADobbin1 2 года назад +14

      Thank monsanto and dupont for that. They have gotten farmers addicted to their chemicals.

    • @veseyexclusive
      @veseyexclusive 2 года назад +5

      Spot on absolutely agree🌿💚

  • @stevenphelps7929
    @stevenphelps7929 2 года назад +28

    Wow! You have no idea what this man and his wife was going through for several years. I have to respect this man and his family. Respect to all farmer.

  • @yoopermann7942
    @yoopermann7942 3 года назад +356

    this is what i am trying also, at the same time working around all the negative family members , friends, and other community members that keep reminding me there is no money in it , it wont work, all this while i am disabled,, i figure i can do this with laying hens, honey bees, goats and sheep and other small animals to! it is hard to find any positive thinking people around me,, thank you GABE BROWN for giving me it is people like you that allow me to think i can also do this!!

    • @donnybrasco6321
      @donnybrasco6321 3 года назад +36

      Some will -some won’t - so what. NEXT. Naysayers are ubiquitous - everywhere in every field. Please know there are TONS OF PEOPLE out here, looking for what you aim to provide. Kudos to you! DON’T GIVE UP!!!👍👍

    • @hope4truthlight162
      @hope4truthlight162 3 года назад +16

      Praying for you! 🙏🏻❤️. I can relate to the nay-sayers. If God has put it in your heart- focus on that! Critics come around once they see it works. Then they will be like: “oh I knew it would work the whole time.” 😑

    • @yoopermann7942
      @yoopermann7942 3 года назад +12

      @@hope4truthlight162 i find/found that out also,, thank you for the encouragement and most importantly the PRAYERs

    • @bagriffith5742
      @bagriffith5742 3 года назад +13

      Amazing how many naysayers there really are. I feel ya man. Same here too. We just gotta keep on keeping on! Best Wishes! 💙

    • @yoopermann7942
      @yoopermann7942 3 года назад +11

      @@bagriffith5742 BEST WISHES to you also, MAY YOUR DAYS BE SUNNY AND YOUR NIGHTS PEACEFUL, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURs

  • @commongroundfilm
    @commongroundfilm 10 месяцев назад +8

    Simply put, Gabe is a hero. For him to take the risk and make the committment to transition to regenerative agriculture has helped not only his farm, but the ecosystem around his farm, the customers who eat his products, and countless folks around the country and world who are inspired by his journey and take action. We are humbled he participated in our documentary and hope his story alongside all the other truth we shared reaches far and wide to support this change in farming practices.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for the thoughtful comment and all your organizations work advocating for regenerative agriculture. Gabe Brown is a hero. He's got blood, sweat, and tears embedded throughout his career and journey to become a spokesperson for the movement. We've had the privilege of knowing Gabe Ruth...I mean Gabe personally, he is a champion of regenerative Ag.

  • @DawnieGTheBeekeeper
    @DawnieGTheBeekeeper 3 года назад +79

    I heard about Gabe Brown from Christian at the Ice Age Farmer. He talked about the book, "Dirt to Soil." Regenerative agriculture is life changing.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад +8

      Sure is, and we need everyone supporting it!

  • @jasonhatfield4747
    @jasonhatfield4747 3 года назад +189

    Every conventional farmer in the world needs to watch this.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад +14

      We think so too.

    • @egotripical
      @egotripical 3 года назад +4

      I'm 10m into it and they've done nothing but flex on their operation. When or do they at all start talking about regenerating agriculture?

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад +5

      @@egotripical 10m in what? Please elaborate

    • @egotripical
      @egotripical 3 года назад +1

      @@Usenergy I'm saying I watched 10 minutes of this video because I'm interested in regenerative agriculture and for the first 10 minutes he's done nothing but flex on his operation. I haven't learned anything but a little of his history and how he now has this super resilient operation.
      So I'm just asking when he actually starts talking about regenerative agriculture and the measures taken to get to this super resilient operation after 4 years of 80%+ loss streak he said he endured. Which I applaud him for coming back that 5th year. I wouldn't have made it to the 4th year. That's a lot of loss to just keep springing back from.
      After 10m of it I get it. He had some hard times and now he has it figured out and he's better for it. What did he do to secure his operation with regenerative agriculture and when does the discussion take off with that kind of information? The video's title baited me this info.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад +33

      @@egotripical He deserves that 10m of flexing because Gabe is one of the founders of the regenerative agriculture movement, I won't allow someone to try shame him for that. You can either finish watching the video and go to his website understandingAg or you can keep it moving. Actually it doesn't seem like you get it, if you did, you would understand that's called context in storytelling.

  • @patriciafisher1170
    @patriciafisher1170 2 года назад +33

    So happy to see this in the US. Here in Australia Peter Andrews has been working for many years to convince our farmers to do regenerative farming. It’s been slow but more and more farmers are following this way of farming.

  • @MrLorenzoism
    @MrLorenzoism 3 года назад +19

    I love Gabe's story, it's such a humble beginning. He could have been like so many industrial farmers just following the status quo, but instead he took a leap of faith, into the 'unconventional' and look where it got him. Now he's a pioneer for other farmers like him.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад +2

      Yep, that's right. Faith is how we make the necessary changes we need to make.

  • @veggieboyultimate
    @veggieboyultimate 2 года назад +21

    Especially in the Midwest, also called the breadbasket of the country, there needs to be regeneration implemented. You are an inspiration keep up the great work!

  • @prubroughton2327
    @prubroughton2327 3 года назад +43

    my dad said that to me 65 years ago here in NZ, a good life and one bad day. he was a planter of shelter and one of the first farmers in this country to lamb out over 100%. He cared deeply for his stock and his farm and was considered a radical.

    • @bonsummers2657
      @bonsummers2657 3 года назад +2

      What's 'planter of shelter'? Someone who plants trees?

    • @jasonsharpbucks
      @jasonsharpbucks 3 года назад +3

      How do you lamb out and plant shelter?

    • @VK-qo1gm
      @VK-qo1gm 2 года назад +1

      @@bonsummers2657 He planted shelter belts/trees

    • @tonydoggett7627
      @tonydoggett7627 Год назад

      New Zealand wind breaks are impressive and high! (from an Aussie)

  • @dennisconrad6124
    @dennisconrad6124 3 года назад +76

    I like what Gabe says about always learning something. I’ve had a saying for years. Make it your goal to go to bed smarter then you woke up.

    • @UnderdogWarrior
      @UnderdogWarrior 3 года назад

      Liar it hasnt been years its been a couple days at most.

    • @dennisconrad6124
      @dennisconrad6124 3 года назад +2

      @@UnderdogWarrior You are one strange duck! I have another saying you might like, because it’s so fitting to you. If you can’t think of anything intelligent to say. Say something stupid!

    • @JohnSmith-hs1hn
      @JohnSmith-hs1hn 3 года назад

      *Than
      Ahahahaha

    • @dennisconrad6124
      @dennisconrad6124 3 года назад +1

      @@JohnSmith-hs1hn well I didn’t say I had engerlish mastered. Or anything else for that matter.

    • @JohnSmith-hs1hn
      @JohnSmith-hs1hn 3 года назад

      @@dennisconrad6124 come on now white man. A haha

  • @chazaqs9109
    @chazaqs9109 Год назад +21

    Just bought a flower farm earlier this year. Has been quite a huge learning curve and quite difficult considering it was conventionally done and now we are attempting to make it regenerative. Planning to add quite a few more food crops and more flower varieties than were here before, but lots to change. Hoping we can make it work. Lots of great information here. Thanks Gabe, and thanks for the video.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  Год назад +4

      Best of luck, thanks for stopping by. Everything worth doing isn't easy. The journey is in the process. Just remember, we are not designed for easy ;)

    • @j.jacobson
      @j.jacobson Год назад +1

      How’s your farm comming along 6 months later ?

  • @regeneratetheland293
    @regeneratetheland293 3 года назад +49

    Long live Gabe Brown! 😄☺ I am thankful to any farmer who farms regeneratively. I hope some day i can grow food too. 🍅🥒🥬🌽

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад +3

      What do you think you'd like to start with?

    • @janlabuschagne4759
      @janlabuschagne4759 3 года назад +1

      In Namibia we are as farmers on the way to stop the desert on the principles of farming on natures principles We learn also to farm with lions or Jackals to get more grass .

    • @Dart_xenon
      @Dart_xenon 3 года назад

      @Ace Spitzer it’s a whole system, regenerative agriculture is giving the ecosystem the space it needs to thrive while you can still harvest from it. Having predators and a whole ecosystem in it makes it much more bountiful.

  • @karenf9137
    @karenf9137 3 года назад +56

    The Dust Bowl was the result of over tilling. Soil does not like to be bare. Also, for anyone interested, Viktor Schaubeger was brilliant when it came to farm machinery, land management, and water control.

    • @bernardfinucane2061
      @bernardfinucane2061 3 года назад +8

      And according to my grandmother, from chopping down the cottonwood trees.

    • @cherylharewood2549
      @cherylharewood2549 3 года назад

      @Karen Fretz true words

    • @oakvillefarmer
      @oakvillefarmer 3 года назад +2

      And the dust bowl was also caused by the dependence of the farmer on the government to help supply the farmers with supplies. Those were unpredictability nit supplied and then nothing was planted.

    • @gabunnie1
      @gabunnie1 2 года назад +6

      It was also from planting the same crop season after season and not using crop rotation and not putting nutrients back into the soil naturally too. There were SEVERAL reasons for the dust bowl.

  • @grenadenazi
    @grenadenazi 3 года назад +18

    The incans used to grow at least 5 different types of potatoes in order to avoid blight and ensure always having a survivor. This guy makes me think of that method. Definitely wisest to not throw everything into a gamble like a monocrop.

    • @Realatmx
      @Realatmx Год назад +1

      True but capital minded people only focus on shelf life they don't care anything else.. That's why store bought tomatoes don't have taste and Nurturional values compare to heirloom non gmo types

  • @RSLtreecare
    @RSLtreecare 2 года назад +11

    This is very encouraging to hear this. I grow up on a farm. Be it the UK, in 1958-1972 I saw the effects of industrial agriculture move in and change the soil. Now this is moving back, away from this system. But the move has come from a network of small farm projects. We run a network group of organic small holdings and the crops are sold at farmer's markets. Take care.

  • @bagriffith5742
    @bagriffith5742 3 года назад +74

    Absolutely love this man and everything he stands for! He is a living legend! Had the incredible honor of meeting him in person, a moment that will not be soon forgotten! Thanks Gabe for being who you are and doing what you do. You are changing the world one day at a time, and what an enormous impact that makes. 💙🌎

    • @matdolor2564
      @matdolor2564 3 года назад

      Well he’s good at marketing I’ll give him that. Fake solution for a real problem

    • @matdolor2564
      @matdolor2564 3 года назад

      @Craig Whitley The solution is to eat plants. No need for animals at all to regenerate the soil. This guy does not say that if everyone ate this way they could not eat nearly the amount people eat now because there is not enough land. only factory farms can produce that amount, but those are terrible in a number of ways. Meat is not environmentally friendly in any way. This way would require more land, when already 77% of the worlds agricultural land goes towards animal agriculture while it produces less calories than the plants. Not to mention water use and deforestation, all of which this guy ignores in his fake solution.

    • @louisegogel7973
      @louisegogel7973 3 года назад +9

      @@matdolor2564 It is easy to cut someone down, not so easy to build ones own solutions and share and explain them. I would say, it would be helpful to encourage and empower every positive sustainable win win effort that people are working on... and brainstorm the ideas to help people in different environments to find the solutions with work for their areas.
      Brainstorming judges no suggestions. Brainstorming explores all solutions and focuses on those which are practical, doable, and meet the goals of the brainstorming... in this case farming with Nature in a sustainable way for the land, animals of earth, and the people.

    • @patriciafisher1170
      @patriciafisher1170 2 года назад +3

      @@matdolor2564 well here in Australia there are farmers like you who can’t get over their own knowledge as being the only way. In Australia the way that has always been in farming is very wrong for the land it’s destroying farms. Regenerative farming has restored these lands and have given the farmers that regenerative farm a place that keeps growing even through droughts It’s keeping them in business even in times that other farms run the old way are being crushed. So learn a bit about regenerative farming and open your mind

    • @Ahldor
      @Ahldor 2 года назад +2

      @@matdolor2564 You really didn't listen.

  • @ArtemisSilverBow
    @ArtemisSilverBow 2 года назад +11

    Mad respect for Gabe. 🌱 He inspired us to try to find a way to buy a small farm and do what he's doing. Not sure how to afford it, but if one has a dream and works to make it real, it's at least possible I hope.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад +5

      It is most definitely possible. 'In order to have things you've never had, you'll have to do things, you've never done.'

  • @monterock6726
    @monterock6726 Год назад +3

    A few months ago a good farmer friend of mine loaned me his copy of Gabe's book, Dirt to Soil. My first 25 years of life was spent on big ranches/farms and with this personal experience in memory, reading Gabe's book really prompted me to review those memories and imagine how different it would have been had the concept of regenerative farming been known and applied back then. But that was then and now is now and I'm so glad to see the popularity of regenerative farming/gardening getting so much traction and rapidly growing. Now, shifting gears, I need a recommendation. I'm looking for a good picture book (more pictures than text) that shows the concept of regenerative agriculture and how it is applied from the micro to the macro. When videos are not an option, picture books, if done right, can be incredibly efficacious in bypassing a person's barriers to learning and getting the core message delivered. So, if anyone knows of such a book I would really appreciate you pointing me to it. Thank you.

  • @azizomar5774
    @azizomar5774 Год назад +2

    It's astounding how Gabe Brown and his family farm operation is running a profitable regenerative agriculture business without the subsidies that conventional farmers can access! That along with exploitation of farm workers and destruction of natural ecosystems is how industrial farming operations are able to claim that they offer "cheap" to the people. Hats off to you Gabe Brown for sticking to your guns and leaving the naysayers and haters in the dust of their own degraded topsoil!!

  • @beemanminnesota7683
    @beemanminnesota7683 3 года назад +98

    Key word is "nutrient dense food"! If food is nutrient dense you feel full faster and eat less. Today's foods are not satisfying so the body says, I have not received all the nourishment keep eating. Leads to obesity!

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад +22

      High quality food, cultivated by high quality farmers :)

    • @swen6797
      @swen6797 3 года назад +9

      One key to the concept you speak of is the hormone leptin, which many have never heard of, and its why we can be fat and yet the brain thinks we are starving to keep our appetite high. The story of the proper functioning of leptin starts with our relationship to sunlight and how hormones define our proper circadian rhythm according to light and dark cycles. According to Dr Jack kruse, we reset our leptin sensitivity by eating nutrient dense breakfasts of fat and protein within 30 minutes of waking at dawn. You eat enough, which can be 50 to 75 g of protein, to feel full and satisfied for at least 6 hours. Then, the 2nd meal,is more of the same, just less. He talks about a 3rd meal, but i think the 6 hrs between 2 meals and 18hrs of intermittent fast works well for me. Eventually, you can gradually add in a few carbs as you notice the changes. I lost 50 lbs in 3 months of eating like this, after my leptin sensitivity was restored by just changing my exposure to sunlight.

    • @swen6797
      @swen6797 3 года назад +3

      Our mitochondria use electrons to make our basic source of energy. It sources these electrons from cytochrome gateways on its membrane. There are 2 cytochromes to take in electrons from digested carbs as glucose, and 3 to take in electrons from sunlight. These 3 cytochromes will shut down the need for food electrons from the other 2, which reduces our appetite. We are designed to eat sunlight, to put it a bit poetically.

    • @swen6797
      @swen6797 3 года назад +4

      Dr Christine Jones goes further to explain how regenerative agriculture makes nutrient dense food by explaining how brix levels are optimized in great soil. She even says a brix greater than 12 will keep away pests that usually entices farmers to spray to control.

    • @beemanminnesota7683
      @beemanminnesota7683 3 года назад +3

      @@swen6797 There is plenty of evidence that fast food restaurants tinker with the food they serve so people will not feel satisfied. They have spent billions figuring out how to suppress leptin and increase the hormone ghrelin so people will go back for another burger or a pie. When the don't serve nutrient dense food that alone can keep one feeling hungry after they eat.
      Good luck on your quest for eating better through the low carb diet. I am also on low carb, I think it is a life style change for me because my bones and joint become painful if I eat a high carb diet. I have been on it for 5 years now and down 60 lbs.

  • @Kamryn4352
    @Kamryn4352 3 года назад +21

    So glad US energy has connected with Gabe!

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад +3

      Gabe is a big reason we are hosting the Carbon Summit.

  • @gerryaustin8687
    @gerryaustin8687 2 года назад +4

    I just retired from a non-farming career. I grew up helping on my grandfathers farm and always wished I had farmed as well. I just recently found "regenerative farming" and Mr Brown, I would have loved to do this type of farming, it makes so much sense. It is still tempting to find a farm for sale ...

  • @hebasedd
    @hebasedd 3 года назад +35

    Following Gabe for at least 7 years so far, amazing guy, too bad conventional farming is so hard to change

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад +6

      We're working on unifying the regenerative voice, stay tuned!

    • @codydog1700
      @codydog1700 3 года назад +7

      Need to get the government out of the picture.

    • @hope4truthlight162
      @hope4truthlight162 3 года назад

      @@codydog1700 Amen! 🙌🏻

    • @prophecyrat2965
      @prophecyrat2965 3 года назад +1

      @@codydog1700 no, we need to use every resource we can, we are the government.
      Its the machines, and the industry that profits from till and chemical imputs.

    • @codydog1700
      @codydog1700 3 года назад +3

      @@prophecyrat2965 Who told you these lies? The government sets the rules for the insurances companies. There are people here that are forced to let their land fallow by disking and spraying. The only reason we keep planting corn and bean is because the government pays the best for those crops. I wanted to plant a new crop and was told it could not be insured because it was not subsidized by the government now i am forced to plant corn and bean. Tilling and spring are not as profitable as regenerative ag so if the government would get out people would make the switch over night.

  • @chanceskip52
    @chanceskip52 3 года назад +13

    I'm retired and starting out this year as a produce farmer or in my terms truck farmer I've been watching a lot of videos on how to do cover farming or organic farming and these videos are very helpful to me.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for tuning in!

  • @feaale
    @feaale 3 года назад +42

    Gabe brown is a living legend thanks for sharing

  • @susanmyer1
    @susanmyer1 2 года назад +3

    I love Gabe. We only have 8 acres but are not tilling and are growing cover crops. The soil in our little garden and whole property has improved.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад

      Keep up the good work Susan!

  • @klauskarbaumer6302
    @klauskarbaumer6302 3 года назад +5

    Gabe Brown's concept of farming is not for people who rely on their agronomists to run their operation for them with monocultural approaches and lots of chemicals, in other words it is for smart farmers who are not afraid of complexity.

    • @400brian
      @400brian 2 года назад

      That is a true statement.

  • @frankiegarcia6100
    @frankiegarcia6100 2 года назад +4

    I could listen to people like Gabe, Ray Archuleta, Zach Bush, and all of the other regen ag people all day. I hope people come to understand the value in what they're teaching here. Did he even mention he carbon sequestration in this one? That's one of the biggest benefits also

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад

      Thanks for stopping by Frankie, appreciate it :)

  • @josteinliesvalheim3271
    @josteinliesvalheim3271 3 года назад +14

    I'm on my second year regenerative farming now! Gabes book Dirt to Soil was the first one i read on the topic!

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад +4

      Congrats, keep up the good work!

    • @veseyexclusive
      @veseyexclusive 2 года назад

      Good for you 💚🌿

  • @barbararussell897
    @barbararussell897 2 года назад +4

    This man just gets more and more beautiful every day. A good Soul, doing good things in this world :) Thanks for your good example, Mr Brown

  • @veseyexclusive
    @veseyexclusive 2 года назад +5

    Wow So impressed by Gabe Brown! His passion and dedication to teach the masses about regenerative agriculture. We need more like him Bravo Gabe 🌟💚🌿

  • @trinsit
    @trinsit 4 месяца назад

    11:50 🤯 YOU GOT CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP TO TEACH THIS TO THEM ALL?!?!?!?! This could be the tipping point we've all been waiting for! FUCK YEAH! We're gonna make it! Thank you Gabe! Keep running!

  • @corymiller9854
    @corymiller9854 3 года назад +4

    Every country in the world needs to change its agriculture. North America especially there is major worth in well managed ecosystems. Some how we forgot the value of living growing systems and the abundance that is received from that.

  • @aaronblack2211
    @aaronblack2211 3 года назад +2

    Gabe, instead of trying to find someone to invest in this idea I have by the influence of these videos I have watched of this regenerative agriculture. How could I get started here in Colorado and work a full time job as well as ranching. My dream ever since I was 12 years old is to own my own ranch. My papa use to tell me stories about him and Ben Johnson Jr the movie star working on the Chapman Ranch in Oklahoma before it got sold. Just those stories alone were inspiring because he would turn cattle around in about 3-4 weeks fatter than any beef out there before taking them to the slaughterhouse. They would bunch the cattle up and also feed them oats corn and molasses on their best green pastures. He also told me that each year those green pastures would get even better. They would spend long nights keeping the cattle bunched up on horseback. I really want to get into this and show that it can be done even here in Colorado where we only get 15 inches of rain a year. Just some ideas because I really want to work with the local restaurants around the Denver metro area. I also am connected to some of them because I work for Denver Beverage and deliver to them. Please anything even if it is just a fraction of a start I will take it.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад

      That's a great question, check out our videos with Ray Archuleta as well.

  • @patrickgrimes8964
    @patrickgrimes8964 2 года назад +4

    Gabe Brown is fantastic and reminds me of famous farmers/writers/thinkers like Louis Bromfield, Joel Saladin and Greg Judy.

  • @vivalaleta
    @vivalaleta Год назад +2

    This is the video that turned us on to regenerative agriculture. We are crazy about it now.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  Год назад +1

      Thank you for this kind message, we really appreciate it. Happy to be of service and best of luck out there!

  • @mamabear8641
    @mamabear8641 3 года назад +12

    Excellent interview. Thank you for spreading this education and adding to the hope for the future ☺️ I love the movement to return to personal relationships with our food, our land, and the people who make it happen.

  • @quinto190
    @quinto190 3 года назад +7

    Great work!! Yes, farming with ecosystems is the future, not only with single crops and chemicals.

  • @lukusgray1031
    @lukusgray1031 3 года назад +4

    Read his book and listened to him in pendleton Oregon. With this drought year I'm grateful I'm implementing some of these practices. Very smart man!

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад +1

      That's great to hear, thanks for stopping by.

  • @jmwwhit
    @jmwwhit 3 года назад +8

    I love everything he does and stands for. I have a business teaching people how to utilize regenerative permaculture methods to grow their own food in just about any living situation. Transforming our soil and air health one yard at a time.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад

      Keep up the good work!

  • @urban9361
    @urban9361 3 года назад +26

    As always so much great information, well expressed!

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Urban, Gabe is legendary.

  • @roberthodge7802
    @roberthodge7802 2 года назад +1

    Farming and Ranching are hands on life. Hold tight cause here she comes. Remember to be a part of the solution.

  • @TinaThevarge
    @TinaThevarge 3 года назад +12

    Great presentation. I love Gabe Brown.

  • @ericliu5491
    @ericliu5491 2 года назад +4

    This guy is more than a farmer, he is a genius.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад

      He's pretty close :)

  • @Aurora-pi6jr
    @Aurora-pi6jr 3 года назад +23

    Who needs worthless tv icons like bill gates when you got Gabe Brown, truly a damn shame this doesnt get enough recognition.
    God bless ❤

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад +1

      Slow and steady :)

  • @floridaman6982
    @floridaman6982 Год назад +1

    My dream is to see all food production move this way. It will solve so many problems with humans from individuals health, resource management, and restore the environment as well.

  • @robertgulfshores4463
    @robertgulfshores4463 6 месяцев назад

    I come back to this video every few months, and it gives me good feelings, hope, and now I want to have a small homestead, with a few cattle, rotationally grazed, maybe followed by some chickens or pigs. The soil will benefit, the grass will never be eaten down too low so it will benefit, the microorganisms and the insects will LOVE it, the little creatures on the pasture (mammals, reptiles, amphibians) will love it because it's all natural, no -cides at all, the water cycle will improve, and my health will improve, along with my community. I just can't find affordable land though ... I'm still looking.

  • @rebeccacampbell585
    @rebeccacampbell585 2 года назад +1

    I have 12 wooden raised beds in my backyard I have worked on over time. Since I stopped disturbing the soil I have found improvement. My backyard version is probably closer to the idea of a food forest in progress. Fascinating video.

  • @bricemaxime6560
    @bricemaxime6560 2 года назад

    This is so true it's unbelievable. So educative and necessary information. There's so much need for farmers out here to change their production mentality and adopt and adapt to the ever changing environment while integrating knowlend from nature.
    I can't believe this.👏
    Amazing

  • @tobiasclausen6273
    @tobiasclausen6273 3 года назад +3

    Thia is brilliant and inspiring! Thank you for sticking it out and sharing with us!

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for stopping by Tobias!

  • @MegaSnail1
    @MegaSnail1 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you Gabe for being curious. You are a gift to the world. Be well.

  • @masterofreality926
    @masterofreality926 2 года назад +1

    Came here after Mark Hyman mentioned Gabe. Like a breeze of fresh air. We need to spread this experience.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад

      Thank you for stopping by :)

  • @annal3708
    @annal3708 3 года назад +8

    Greatings from Sweden and Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад +1

      Greetings, thank you for stopping by!

  • @dont.ripfuller6587
    @dont.ripfuller6587 Год назад +2

    apparently some people think the solution is to remove farmland from private ownership hands and let small entities control vast quantities from their arm chairs or their speaking podium at Davos. being a generally more peaceful fellow there are few things I can think of for which war would be a necessity for the people to maintain their sovereignty. this would be one of those.

  • @miriammigliacci9427
    @miriammigliacci9427 5 месяцев назад

    Very informative, thank you! I’m 59 and still learning! I’m not a farmer but I raised chickens successfully as a kid. In retrospect, I wish I had married a farmer! I’m preparing for “retirement” in two years-I am going to start a backyard farm for myself.

  • @ipeefreely2364
    @ipeefreely2364 2 года назад +1

    I love listening to this man speak. Definition of a working class man.

  • @chanellekirch
    @chanellekirch 2 года назад +5

    I love this and you can see all his hard work in his pride for regeneration farming. Super informative.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад

      Thanks for stopping by!

  • @Kindafu
    @Kindafu 3 года назад +5

    Great points about generations helping each other, passing down knowledge

  • @mudcud
    @mudcud 2 года назад +3

    The main problem with farming today is that it's big business not small time like it once was.

  • @kermitefrog64
    @kermitefrog64 3 года назад +3

    This is smart using the way that the earth was created rather than working against the various elements of the soil that were deliberately put there by the maker of the earth.

  • @huckfinn2850
    @huckfinn2850 3 года назад +4

    We must ensure our land lasts to provide for the future and still generate income and crop diversity.

  • @chachadodds5860
    @chachadodds5860 3 года назад +9

    Fascinating man. Fascinating interview. Well done.

  • @johnmcnulty1930
    @johnmcnulty1930 3 года назад +2

    You mentioned a podcast - I'd be very interested in hearing more about this? Could you provide a link?

  • @user-ol3cc8li3y
    @user-ol3cc8li3y 2 года назад +1

    Wow, just discovered Gabe brown. I will definitely be attending the carbon summit so I can’t talk to him in person. Combine this with Allan savorys method of holistic grazing and we will reverse desertification on this planet 🌍

  • @barbaravanerp4598
    @barbaravanerp4598 Год назад +1

    Total hope for the smaller farmer. Genius

  • @azfarsyed7082
    @azfarsyed7082 Год назад

    Agricultural Lands & Farmers are Assets of this 🌏 Good wishes for good natures

  • @drewsfoodforest_tv
    @drewsfoodforest_tv 3 года назад +11

    I’m a ecological landscaping and lawn maintenance business certified in permaculture Design

    • @drewsfoodforest_tv
      @drewsfoodforest_tv 3 года назад +1

      We have multiple revenue streams such as lawn maintenance, landscaping projects and water features and edible plant nursery

    • @mikeharrington5593
      @mikeharrington5593 3 года назад +1

      Lawn and permaculture is a contradiction in terms

    • @drewsfoodforest_tv
      @drewsfoodforest_tv 3 года назад

      @@mikeharrington5593 not really it’s pretty simple in terms been doing it this way for several years now and yards to maintenance our lush and green no weeds

  • @melissamybubbles6139
    @melissamybubbles6139 3 года назад +1

    Super cool. I like these thoughts. I'm just starting my first garden, so I will not be able to do what this man does. I can pay attention to the nutritional value of what I grow (if anything actually grows).

  • @tugatgalut
    @tugatgalut 3 года назад +3

    Governments should award regenerative farmers with incentives, bonuses and full support: make a Green Tax instead of Church Tax, this might save our dying planet + let's talk about growth population control instead of ignoring it... All the best, HaMashiah 😇🙏👍

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  • @lyndaschroeder8117
    @lyndaschroeder8117 2 года назад

    So wonderfull!, thankkkkk you.! Former organic farmer..successful. Being in calif helped. Good you for .you sir!!

  • @kagrenac7962
    @kagrenac7962 3 года назад +3

    God bless you for your work

  • @scotthughes7440
    @scotthughes7440 3 года назад +1

    Gabe Brown for President. Why not? He make more sense than any American I have ever seen. His whole life's mission has been hard work and finding the right solutions to farming and agriculture. Someone said to him 'prove it' and he did. Or I just made that up, but it sounds about right.

  • @Yayafarm
    @Yayafarm Год назад

    I can listen to Gabe Brown all day

  • @nenadpopovic1362
    @nenadpopovic1362 Год назад

    This guy is one NORMAL AND GREAT person!!! Big support from Serbia

  • @culbinator
    @culbinator 3 года назад +2

    You’re a legend Mr Brown

  • @FisherKot11235
    @FisherKot11235 11 месяцев назад

    This video should have many millions of views

  • @ibnsaeed1
    @ibnsaeed1 2 года назад +1

    This put a smile on every farmers face .

  • @don.timeless4993
    @don.timeless4993 Год назад

    everyone doing regenerative agriculture wish them all the best

  • @heterodox3487
    @heterodox3487 3 года назад +7

    Keep a root in the ground and grow soil, nature's way 🍀. Thanks for sharing. That thumbnail picture was great, where could one find it?

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад +2

      It's actually a Kiss The Ground graphic, check out their site.

  • @jonmccroskey927
    @jonmccroskey927 10 месяцев назад

    You’re my Hero Gabe!

  • @cherylharewood2549
    @cherylharewood2549 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for the information.

  • @samuelyonzon7354
    @samuelyonzon7354 2 года назад +1

    Very inspirational.. thank you

  • @nickycha8428
    @nickycha8428 2 года назад

    I like this farmer. He is very genuine.

  • @IuliiAgricolae99
    @IuliiAgricolae99 3 года назад +2

    Gabe Brown is a legend

  • @rodrigosouto9502
    @rodrigosouto9502 2 года назад

    This video should be mandatory for all farmers

  • @Gorrest
    @Gorrest 3 года назад +1

    Wow. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад

      Thank you for your comment :)

  • @yogendermohann
    @yogendermohann 3 года назад +1

    Thank you sir .

  • @scottschaeffer8920
    @scottschaeffer8920 Месяц назад

    Yield. That’s all conventional production ag will promote. Look, it’s not entirely about yield, it’s what/ how much you put in your pocket after you sell your crops. AND yes, what’s good for the very planet we must respect.

  • @camicri4263
    @camicri4263 2 года назад +1

    Very good thanks! We all need to learn every day!

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for stopping by Cami

  • @eddygoodwin7089
    @eddygoodwin7089 3 года назад +2

    Now this is a farmer I would like to sit down and talk with. He is not too proud to learn new methods. Seems like most farmers I talk with are grouchy and some what whiny and quite closed minded. We have answers all around we just can’t be too proud to entertain new ideas.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад

      That's exactly right, it's a paradigm shift.

  • @matthewsaxe6383
    @matthewsaxe6383 3 года назад +1

    What kind of fertilizer changes happen? Roundup?

  • @peterclark6290
    @peterclark6290 2 года назад +2

    A curious side-benefit is that the mind of the Regenerative farmer has to be 'younger' which is already the case in the younger minds. The age of farmers should drop dramatically.

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  2 года назад

      We would agree, they're also thinking more holistically. Understanding their relationship with the land.

  • @kevinmcgrath1052
    @kevinmcgrath1052 3 года назад +6

    Go Gabe Go

    • @Usenergy
      @Usenergy  3 года назад

      He's getting after it.

  • @benedictmercadante2237
    @benedictmercadante2237 Год назад

    I hope he is teaching his neighbors well...smart, progressive farmer.

  • @carldewitz5239
    @carldewitz5239 Месяц назад

    I like him I just got back into farming. I always said we need to run animals with our grain like we did in the 60's food was better. we need to diversify not just 1 commodity

  • @rodrigosouto9502
    @rodrigosouto9502 2 года назад

    Anyone know the best books about regenerative agriculture?

  • @markusher7817
    @markusher7817 3 года назад +1

    Come to Belize Gabe!..