A Change of Scenery

Last week, we glimpsed regenerative grazing on bottom ground made lush by grazing management. This is part of the picture, but take a look at this video. It takes part of the argument and applies it to cattle management on extensive pastures in Douglas and Okanogan counties. The argument shifts a bit away from pasture management to cattle management and wildlife.

This discussion will be interesting if you . . .

• Have fond memories of visiting your grandparents’ farm and petting the cows.

• Like animals and like to see them treated well.

• Are an IT enthusiast wondering how in the world you can harness IT to keep cattle penned.

• Think regenerative ag is cool, the idea you can use cattle to recover soils.

• Want to understand cattlemen a little better so you can talk to them about Trump.

• Want to show solidarity with the values of rural Washington, because they are your neighbors.

• Are a cattleman whose fences have been destroyed by the latest fire, and you can’t afford to rebuild.

• Are a fish advocate and want to keep the damn cows out of the streams.

• Are just curious.

Don Schwerin, Chair, Ag & Rural Caucus, Washington State Democrats