Post AcROA9abuKom6MCmX2 by NilaJones@zeroes.ca
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(DIR) Post #AcQevXclliWiMZsCTA by TraRay@regenerate.social
2023-12-03T10:03:38Z
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When we first started out on this property it was nearly 100% pasture for running beef cattle. Michael immediately determined which areas were not apt for pasture (nearly half of it) and let the process of natural succession get to work.Letting #nature lend a hand for a few years certainly helped a lot to prep for the converting of all that land into a productive polyculture food forest. More recently we've decided to eliminate two additional pastures, spaces that have been maintained this whole time to support our small herd of dairy cows and pack horses but have proven to be too steep to withstand hoof traffic without erosion. The #cacao trees are ready and need to be planted, we have an order of more rare and interesting fruit #trees being delivered later this week, and a LOT of #coffee starting to come up in their nursery bags that will need to be planted later in the new year. The work of prepping and converting pasture into a #FoodForst is distinct from planting under pioneer trees that provide much needed shade for recent transplants. The concepts of #SyntropicAgriculture have been inspiring, however, and we're excited to see this next - somewhat unexpected - development of the property take shape. 馃尡馃尨馃尶Cuando empezamos a trabajar esta propiedad, era casi 100% pasto para el ganado vacuno. Michael determin贸 inmediatamente qu茅 zonas no eran aptas para pastos (casi la mitad) y dej贸 que el proceso de sucesi贸n natural se pusiera manos a la obra.Dejar que la #naturaleza echara una mano durante unos a帽os ayud贸 mucho a preparar la conversi贸n de toda esa tierra en un bosque productivo de policultivos. M谩s recientemente hemos decidido eliminar dos potreros adicionales, espacios que se han mantenido todo este tiempo para apoyar a nuestro peque帽o reba帽o de vacas lecheras y caballos de carga, pero han demostrado ser demasiado empinada para soportar el tr谩fico de pezu帽as sin erosi贸n. Los 谩rboles de #cacao est谩n listos y necesitan ser plantados, tenemos un pedido de #谩rboles frutales raros e interesantes que ser谩n entregados a finales de esta semana, y un MONT脫N de #caf茅 empezando a salir en sus bolsas de vivero que necesitar谩n ser sembrados m谩s tarde en el nuevo a帽o. El trabajo de preparaci贸n y conversi贸n de los pastos en un #BosqueProductivo es distinto de la plantaci贸n bajo los 谩rboles pioneros que proporcionan sombra muy necesaria para los trasplantes recientes. Los conceptos de #AgriculturaSintropica han sido inspiradores, sin embargo, y estamos emocionados de realizar este pr贸ximo - y algo inesperado - paso de desarrollo de la finca.#RegenerativeAgriculture #Permaculture #Sustainable #OrganicFarming #TropicalFarming #Homesteading #Agroecology #Agroecologia
(DIR) Post #AcQw26Vuf6VpWrNhMe by neverbeaten@mas.to
2023-12-03T13:15:20Z
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@TraRay What things does one consider/look for when regarding which areas aren't optimal for pasture?
(DIR) Post #AcQxhV7SBTFdfWFBoG by TraRay@regenerate.social
2023-12-03T13:34:01Z
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@neverbeaten I think each property is different, but for us it had a lot to do with the river that runs along one side of the property and the steepness of the slopes (we're at apx. 1300mt). We blocked off everything on the river side of the property to protect the watershed and extend the wildlife corridor that exists from our property up. We also have several natural springs in that area. Where we recently eliminated pasture it was mostly based on steepness/soil erosion. The slopes aren't thaaaat steep, but it became obvious that the slopes weren't holding up to that use.
(DIR) Post #AcROA9abuKom6MCmX2 by NilaJones@zeroes.ca
2023-12-03T18:30:29Z
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@TraRay That is some beautiful soil!
(DIR) Post #AcRUGk2Vtpn0bzmUkq by nabeards@hachyderm.io
2023-12-03T19:38:56Z
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@TraRay keep up the great work!
(DIR) Post #AcRhDxoDY0dtqu6GRc by TraRay@regenerate.social
2023-12-03T22:04:07Z
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@NilaJones it's not too bad. Pasturing animals, when done right, can be amazing for building soil. #RegenerativeAgriculture!
(DIR) Post #AcXCeUaSN2rdPUap5U by jimkennedy@mastodon.social
2023-12-06T13:49:47Z
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@TraRay @neverbeaten Is Michael an Arsenal fan? If so, is he ok with his football shirts being described as grimy workwear??? Hahaha.
(DIR) Post #AcXFvRvnnVXLxWM2oi by TraRay@regenerate.social
2023-12-06T14:26:29Z
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@jimkennedy @neverbeaten All of Michael's work clothes come from volunteers who've left their stuff behind and grab bags of second hand cast offs. And I usually describe his work clothing as 'rags'. 馃槀
(DIR) Post #AcXGjva3ptwAOUFsTw by jimkennedy@mastodon.social
2023-12-06T14:35:34Z
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@TraRay @neverbeaten oofff, I won't share this with my Arsenal-supporting friend...
(DIR) Post #AcXS36Mj3rAMqBMZlI by TraRay@regenerate.social
2023-12-06T16:42:17Z
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@jimkennedy @neverbeaten 馃槀馃槀