Oh my where to start there are some factual information mixed with things that are simply not true. For example, dogs in a field of cattle until the cattle are familiar with that particular dog. It’s a predator prey response, especially with the dairy cattle that are not used to having a dog around they can they frighten quite easily because in the wild of the wolves and coyote thing Takes place and cows are wary of animals like that initially they view the dog as a predator so when the young man says it’s the same without that is simply not true. I’ve had 40 years experience working with cattle, especially cattle and dogs occasionally and it happens every time he did say a few things factually correct Except when it comes to dogs and people not true, thank you
I saw you comment on the youtube video watch?v=8LDo-yZE8-Y, i was curious if you could tell me how i can tell if a cow is being aggressive, ive had problems with cows that have calves with them or bulls and i have been avoiding the fields and getting back onto the trail when i can
@@BeefFedFarmer Then it seems like the time I doubled back sharpesh was a good move, i had a cow approach me angrly as soon as i entered the field doing exactly that, ive been through many other fields and had no problems just try to skirt around them, most of the time theyre just dumb and curious or leave you alone, its a strange perspective for me, walking public footpaths is a new thing to me and i have no experience with animals beyond things like goats and chickens, i dont want to cause any bother to either the animals or the land owners, i also dont want to get killed by the evil cow of the field that the farmer secretly just puts there cus people keep littering on his public access
Hey man. Found your channel recently and I’m really enjoying your videos. Especially those when you share an opinion or perspective on a topic. I think it’s really important young farmers spend time understanding and reflecting over the current agrifood systems so we know how to navigate this minefield. There are plenty of seemingly alluring paths that lead us straight into deep debt and when that happens we’re not farmers anymore but slaves working for large agribusiness. That’s just assembly line farming I say. Sad truth you mention that you don’t see poor farmers because they’ve probably killed themselves. Horrible. A farmer lives poor and dies rich they say. I also have a small herd of cattle, sheep and layer hens trying to run a regenerative (well apart from the layer hens they’re never going to be regenerative) alternative direct marketing farm here in Sweden. First generation so I’m making all the major mistakes myself with no one else to blame. 😂 keep posting and keep thinking. We need young farmers who aren’t just smitten by shiny tractors but can actually use their smarts to figure out how to farm sustainably without ending up killing and poisoning all life on this beautiful planet. Have a good Sunday. Oww yeah I also have a small channel here on RU-vid if you want to see how I farm here in Sweden 👍
Hey brother thanks for the comment. Great to hear of the work you’re doing. I’m sure you’ve seen Richard Perkins and his stuff. Agree with your assessment of current systems. With you all the way 🙌
I'm not sure why RU-vid recommended me your channel since I'm 99% of the time into programming and art in general, maybe because of Dry Creek Wrangler School, great channel as well, but I became interested in farming and nature in general thanks to this video and the one titled “The 1 big problem facing Regenerative Agriculture”, awesome channel, I like to listen to you while I do my projects, I'm soon researching more about farming!, I really like it, my grandpa had this big farm that I visit once or twice a year if I have enough time, great cozy landscapes!
Fully on board as a scientist with no real farming or agriculture experience, I've come to the same conclusions, permaculture and intelligent design alongside nature is the thing we should be focusing on most, alongside fusion research and ambitious infrastructure projects. Imagine what we could transform England into if we all worked together to terraform the whole country according to new nature inspired designs
I love the idea of Bringing farming into the average UK housing estate by somehow transforming certain streets into shared gardens, set up like the permaculture food factories you see. Would love to see what positive effects it would bring
Switching to fake meats or plant protein sources requires cultural change. That usually takes time and necessity. I find myself not being a big fan of fake plant based "meats". But I only recently learned recipes to make your own tastier alternatives. It taks time and effort to become open to try these things, and it takes time and chance to learn about these. But all change goes exponentially. Once something becomes the mainstream thing, doing otherwise becomes the weird thing. We see this with everything. Change comes like a deadline. Last minute when you can't ignore it even if you want to.
@@omniphore4913 Because the consequence of wide scale uptake of that 'something' would be precisely the opposite of the benefits you described unfortunately.
Awesome video. I was just wondering how many acres you have or use. Just wondering how many acres is good for cows. Also happy April fools. Taught me a ton on things I haven’t thought of
Thanks man, appreciate it. We farm around 150 acres in total. We keep around 200 cows but that’s also using a barns to house them so not always just pasture
Hey loved the video, I tend to think vertical farming could be really beneficial in urban areas to cut down on our tolls elsewhere and use less energy, any thoughts on urban agriculture?
Hey man thanks for the comment. I've seen some really great urban agriculture growing fruit and veg. It's more of a challenge to keep them sustainable in such an isolated urban environment. I've heard of a few people who compost food waste, that's awesome. Overall, yes very useful but will play a surprisingly small part in combating climate destruction and stabilising food systems just because the scale isn't physically possible.
Money isn’t going to solve it by itself but if the money is used correctly then it could help for the situation. I think Jeff sees an opportunity just like you said for the wrong reasons.
For myself, balance is not an excuse to consume ultra processed food, rather “balanced” means to consume a diet with a variety of whole, real foods, including all macronutrients such as protein, carbs, and fat. The fallacy that a carnivorous diet is the “correct” diet stems from the belief that since predecessors of Earth only had animals available to eat (which as of the last few thousand years is not true), all humans only require animals to thrive. Creating this mono-faceted argument due to our ancestors having to eat this way to survive does not mean that it is the most optimal for the modern person who has access to a holistic supply of healthy food options. For me, being an endurance athlete and a hypertrophy athlete, a “balance” of protein, carbs, and fats is essential to my performance while wielding two very contradictory training principles. While I do agree that most people do use “balance” in the sense to excuse themselves for overindulging in ultra processed junk food, jumping into advocating any exclusive diet is a mindset that only effectively confuses most people, paralyzing them from making any real change out of the irrational fear of choosing the wrong diet. This confusion, in turn, creates inaction, which completes a cycle that manufactures a large group of people who are forever lost in the fitness/diet cultures of the extremely toxic internet.
Good points about a balanced diet in terms of getting all of your macronutrients. Before the agricultural revolution, we often used the term hunter-gatherer for human societies. So it just wasn't hunting animals for meat. It was also foraging for fruit, seeds, nuts, leafy greens, mushrooms, etc. When we started practicing agriculture, it wasn't just growing wheat, corn, barely, and rice. It was also raising livestock. Our bodies are adapted to a balanced diet.
The farming industry is in a battle with the stock markets as always. The new/fake farming techniques, I.E vertical farming, lab grown meats, are not profitable. large investor IPO farming companies can absorb financial losses for a long time. The small farmer must turn a profit always. I understand that almost all farming systems receive government subsides. The math does not make sense. The money is printed. The Farms are fake.
I’ve only recently joined your channel but I’m loving it. I don’t know much about farm and you describe very well. Good luck with your channel man. Also happy late birthday.
It's a lot of overhead to take care of. Paperwork, taxes, large sums for everything. Even when you are not working, your head still is. You can't just leave and pursue something else. It's self inflicted slavery.
I've seen some be poor because they're so stuck in their ways they can't change their practices. Others get screwed by agribusiness. I know one that lost his farm because of a pharmaceutical company.
Yeah it's almost the same as it seeming like everyone has a decent amount of cash and are living comfortably when in reality, those people are the ones more likely to tell everyone how well off they are. The majority of people are just keeping their head down and working day to day without mentioning it.
In the same vein, there is a quote by Abraham Lincoln that I think you’ll like: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”
beautiful babes! i see lots of black angus and some herefords! 🥰 the secret to working with cattle is recognizing that they live their lives in fight or flight mode
