Julie Martin

Unlocking the Potential of Holistic Management: A Guide to Allan Savory’s Framework

Allan Savory's Holistic Management framework represents a paradigm shift in land management practices, offering a holistic approach to regenerating degraded landscapes and fostering sustainable ecosystems. Grounded in the principles of ecological science and informed by Savory's decades of fieldwork and research, Holistic Management provides a roadmap for farmers, ranchers, and land stewards to restore soil health, enhance biodiversity, and mitigate...Read More

Revolutionizing Agriculture: The Legacy of Allan Savory and the Rise of Regenerative Agriculture

In the realm of sustainable agriculture, few figures loom as large as Allan Savory. His pioneering work in regenerative agriculture has sparked a global movement aimed at restoring degraded soils, combating desertification, and revitalizing ecosystems. From his early days in Africa to the establishment of the Savory Institute and the proliferation of Savory Hubs around the world, Savory's journey is...Read More

Managing Mycoplasma in Chicks and Chickens Holistically

That handsome fellow right there is Rooster. The one and only, OG, very first rooster at Mother Luck Ranch. And this is Rooster less than two weeks after we brought him home in the fall of 2020. Three years later and he is thriving and we have never had another instance of mycoplasma in our flock. Mycoplasma is a type...Read More

Temple Grandin: A Trailblazer in Animal Welfare Advocacy

Temple Grandin stands as a beacon of innovation, compassion, and advocacy in the realm of animal welfare. Renowned as an animal behaviorist, professor, and author, Grandin has reshaped our understanding of animal care and the ethical treatment of livestock. Let’s delve into Temple Grandin's pioneering work in animal welfare advocacy, exploring her groundbreaking research, latest contributions, and enduring legacy in...Read More

How to Use Chickens and Cattle to Regenerate Soil Health

Regenerative agriculture is a holistic approach to farming that aims to restore and improve soil health. One key aspect of regenerative agriculture, and one championed by Joel Salatin, is the use of chickens and cattle in a symbiotic relationship to regenerate soil health. Chickens consume the maggots found in the manure produced by cattle, thus playing an an important role...Read More

What is Regenerative Agriculture and Why is it Important?

As first-generation ranchers, we've witnessed a powerful movement taking shape among a new generation who are purchasing larger plots of land. It's a movement centered around regenerative agriculture—a transformative farming approach that we believe holds the key to our collective future. In this blog post, we'll delve into what regenerative agriculture is, why it is essential for us as first-generation...Read More

Experiencing Loss as Part of Learning

Y'all, this is a tough one to write. It's something we all experience, and tend to only discuss in the tightest of circles. It feels a little embarrassing, a lot like failure, weeps of sorrow, with a tinge of irresponsibility. We've had animals die on the ranch, more than we care to admit, to ourselves and to others. Here's the...Read More

Persevering Through Adversity

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.Walter Elliott Some call it perseverance, we call it grit. In farming and ranching, there is always going to be loss. The challenge is maximizing returns and minimizing loss with the least amount of input required for success to realize the greatest gains. This gets emotional...Read More

Why Soil Farming is the Future of Agriculture

In the modern world, we are constantly bombarded with information about how to eat healthy and stay fit. But what most of society doesn't fully grasp is that what we eat also affects our health in more ways than one. What we put on our plates can have a lasting impact on our body's ability to fight disease—and it all...Read More

Installing a Poultry and Livestock Watering System for All Seasons

I don't know about y'all, but my very least favorite ranch chore was cleaning and filling plastic waterers for the fowl. I love love love our chickens, guineas, ducks, and turkeys, but they can require a lot more daily maintenance than the ranch livestock and I was ready for a better solution. We free range all of our fowl and...Read More