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Path to Eden "Preserving Montana's Resource and Culture for the Future" The Rural Landscape Institute has put together an educational and informative DVD "Path to Eden" to allow both new comers and Montana Ranchers to better understand the interdependency between the land and the rancher. Stewardship does not mean locking the gates and never using the land again. There is a responsibility for the land owner to the community, the land, and the flora and fauna that are part ofthat land. Visit the site to find out more about their mission. (Rural Landscape Institutes' Mission is to enhance the economic vitality of farms and ranches and the integrity of food security throughout the region, thereby securing the health of the land, open space and sustainable rural communities.)
More about Path to Eden DVD "Whether a life-long Montanan or a new to Montana landowner, a common bond is shared. . . a true love of Montana! Who isn’t awestruck by the magnificent mountains, beautiful wildlife, and rolling plains that seem to go on forever? However, Montana is much more than that – it is a wonderful place full of close knit communities and a neighboring network that has been relied upon for generations. As a new landowner, you are embarking on an incredible journey to a very special place."
Ruby Valley the new Green With the growing of alfalfa and hay being the predominate crop in the Ruby Valley, area ranchers and farmers have less impact on substantially less impact on the environment and contribute positively to helping to prevent global warming.
"In a century-long study of factors affecting soil erosion, timothy grass, a perennial hay crop, proved roughly 54 more times effective in maintaining topsoil than annual crops did. Scientist have also documented a fivefold reduction in water loss and a 35-fold reduction in nitrate loss from soil planted with alfalfa and mixed perennial grasses as compared with soil under corn and soybeans. Greater root depths and longer growing seasons also let perennials boost their sequestration of carbon, the main ingredient of soil organic matter, by 50 percent or more compared with annual cropped fields. Because they do not seed to be replanted every year, perennials require fewer passes of farm machinery and fewer inputs of pesticides and fertilizers as well, which reduces fossil fuel use. The plants thus lower the amount of carbon dioxide in the air while improving the soils fertility." P84 Jerry D. Glover, Cindy M. Cox and John P. Reganold Scientific American August 2007 www.sciam.com
Agriculture and Ranching in the Ruby Valley
Agriculture and Ranching is the largest source of income and driving economic force in the Ruby Valley. This page is dedicated to allowing others to contribute their agricultural knowledge and ranch know how - so others can benefit. Send us articles, links and other information you think should be included and we will try to include it. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ranching for Profit - there seems to be an old adage about the fact that this is an oxymoron. The truth is - it is not. Thousands of Ranchers make money and that includes paying themselves living wages.
I keep up with David Pratt who runs Ranching for Profit. His newsletters are one more tool available to those who attended his course and that may provide a different perspective on Ranching. As a result I asked David if the Ruby Valley Ag Community could have access to his newsletters for free. He readily agreed. So I hope this link provides you an additional resource.
Ranching for profit means you may have to think about your business in a different light. I have attended this course along with others from the Sheridan / Ruby Valley. What I found was - it's not just a lifestyle it's a business that can help you afford a lifestyle.
From Ranching for Profit Newsletter Number 95 "Kiyosaki says that rule number one in creating wealth is to understand the difference between an asset and a liability. The classic definition of an asset is something you own that has value. The classic definition of a liability is something you owe. But Kiyosaki looks at assets and liabilities differently. He says an asset is something that puts money in your pocket. A liability is something that takes money out of your pocket." From Ranching for Profit Newsletter Number 93 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Ranchers? Sally Silvia and I recently participated in a 7 Habits of Highly Effective People course. We were struck with the way each of the principles tied in to Ranching For Profit School principles and the mission of the Executive Link. We were so impressed we’ve completed their instructor certification and under an agreement with the FranklinCovey® ento http://www.ranchmanagement.com/News___Publications/Newsletters/Newsletter_93.pdF
From Ranching for profit Newsletter Number 92 Browsing For Profit Last week I spent a day teaching economics to participants in the “Tennessee Browsing Academy” in Chattanooga. The program objective was to help goat producers create profitable vegetation management enterprises. Most of us are aware that goats can be used to effectively control brush. Various agencies and individuals contract with goat producers to clear power line rights of way, create fire breaks and do other brush control work. There seems to be a growing demand for these services. In fact, the City of Chattanooga co-sponsored the program to increase the number of competent graziers, or rather browsiers, with whom they can contract to control brush and other undesirable vegetation. Read More on Ranch Management Other recent news letters from Ranching for profit
Healthy Land, Happy Families & Profitable Businesses Ranch Management Consultants, Inc. is in the business of putting profit into agriculture. We've provided the highest quality education and support programs in the industry for 20 years. Our Ranching For Profit School and Executive Link programs provide the knowledge and support farmers and ranchers need to improve their land, their lives and their bottom line
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