Dear On Pasture Friends,
I was inspired to create On Pasture by a very uninspiring speech. A scientist was describing the results of his research to a room full of graziers and though what he’d learned was something very helpful to them, his scientific explanations were not reaching them.
It was a problem I’d seen over and over again. Scientists and graziers speak different languages, so some really beneficial practices weren’t being adopted. I decided I needed to do something about that. So, On Pasture was born with a mission to translate science and experience into practices graziers can use.
From 2013 to 2023, I published an average of 7 articles a week, 50 weeks a year. That’s the equivalent of a self-help book every 4 months. We’ve also done some myth-busting from time to time. Is keyline plowing a helpful practice? Does raw milk and compost tea really grow more grass? Can grazing really sequester more carbon in the soil? These are just a few of the practices we’ve covered with an eye towards helping you keep more money in your pocket.
It turns out the concept was very popular. Friends, researchers and graziers pitched in to help, providing explanations, articles, and information. Readers and organizations provided funding to keep it going. At its peak, 120,000 readers a month from all across the globe were stopping by. I’ve gotten emails from readers in the U.K. New Zealand, Australia, France, Norway, Germany, Nigeria (not a prince either!), Kenya, Russia, and even Mongolia to name just a few.
There are now over 2,500 articles in the On Pasture library. It’s a great resource for graziers and, so it can live on after my retirement, I’ve created this downloadable version so that folks can continue to explore and use the library. For those interested in reading more you can find me over at Substack where I’ll be taking a closer look at agriculture policy and how it impacts graziers and rural communities
Thanks for spending time with me and all the other authors at On Pasture. I hope this helps you continue improving your grazing operation.
Thanks for reading!
Kathy
