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Season 6, Episode 5 The Gateway Research Organization welcomes Gene Goven, as he joins host Steve Kenyon for a casual Wednesday Night Networking session discussing years of holistic management, focusing on water infiltration, soil health, rotational grazing, and community dynamics. Gene shares practical experiences—like the effects of wildfire-induced hydrophobic soils, the benefits of managed grazing for deeper rooting and increased productivity, and reducing chemical inputs—while encouraging adaptive, long-term stewardship. As always there is some Q&A before the session went into an open unrecorded session for deeper discussion and peer networking. If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday at 6pm MST from late October to mid-April. Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization, check out the website or find us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.

Season 6, Episode 1 The Gateway Research Organization welcomes Dr. Tom Dykstra, as he joins host Steve Kenyon for a casual Wednesday Night Networking session exploring plant health, BRIX measurements, and how water and nutrition affect pest pressure. Topics include grasshopper outbreaks, dung beetle activity, insect olfaction, dragonflies, all while mixing science and the farmer experience. As always there is some Q&A before the session went into an open unrecorded session for deeper discussion and peer networking. If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday at 6pm MST from late October to mid-April. Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization, check out the website or find us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.

Season 6, Episode 2 The Gateway Research Organization welcomes Carolyn Nation, co-owner of the Stockman Grass Farmer, as she joins host Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching and Stacy Murray of Gateway Research Organization to delve into the magazine's origin, Alan Nation's legacy, and how the publication supports practical, profitable grass farming. The conversation covers the magazine's live schools, the move to digital, writer guidelines, and how it is connecting producers worldwide The episode also dives into practical grazing topics: custom and rotational grazing do’s and don’ts, managing stress and reproduction in herds, negotiating land leases, creative bartering with landowners, and resources for getting started without land. Whether you're just staring out as a grass farmer, or you've been managing grass for years, there are insights for all.  If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday at 6pm MST from late October to mid-April. Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization, check out the website or find us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.

Season 5, Episode 2   The Gateway Research Organization welcomes Joe Gardner of Covers & Co as he joins host Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching to delve deep into the transformative power of polycultures and plant diversity in agriculture. Discover the secrets behind fostering healthy soil ecosystems without relying on synthetic fertilizers and how intercropping and diverse cover crops can revolutionize farming practices. They discuss the crucial roles of mycorrhizal fungi, legumes, and diverse root systems in enhancing soil health and water infiltration. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just beginning your agricultural journey, this episode offers valuable insights into creating sustainable and resilient farming systems. If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday at 6pm MST from late October to mid-April. Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization, check out the website or find us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, or YouTube.

Season 4, Episode 7 Jim Gerrish joins Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching to talk about 'Getting Back to the Basics'. If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday at 6pm MST from late October to mid-April. Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization, check out the website or find us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, or YouTube.

Season 5, Episode 1: Brian English joins Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching to talk about 'Bale Grazing'.  If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday at 6 pm MST from late Oct. to mid-April Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization, check out the website www.gatewayresearch.org or find us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Season 4, Episode 5:  Dr. Kevin Floate joins Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching to talk about 'Cow Patty Critters'.  If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday night at 6 pm MST from late Oct. to mid-April. Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization, check out the website www.gatewayresearch.org or find us on Facebook Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.

Season 4, Episode 4:  Gabe Brown joins Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching for a discussion on the future of food and the role of regenerative agriculture.  If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday night at 6 pm MST from late Oct. to mid-April. Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization, check out the website www.gatewayresearch.org or find us on Facebook Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.

Season 4, Episode 3:  Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joins Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching. There was a robust discussion on the importance of understanding your economics, and the difference between economics, finances, and taxes.  If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday night at 6 pm MST from late Oct. to mid-April. Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization, check out the website www.gatewayresearch.org or find us on Facebook Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.

In Season 4, Episode 2, Brendon Rockey, a regenerative potato farmer from Colorado joined Steve Kenyon from Greener Pastures Ranching to discuss the carbon cycle. Changing their mindset to focus on the entire carbon cycle has made a huge difference on both of their farms. A great conversation the myriad ways to make changes and the multiple benefits ensued. If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday night at 6 pm MST from late Oct. to mid-April. Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization, check out the website www.gatewayresearch.org or find us on Facebook Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.

Welcome to Season 4!  In episode 1, join Don Campbell, holistic management practitioner and teacher, and host Steve Kenyon, Greener Pastures Ranching, as they discuss things to consider in preparing for an uncertain future. What will it take to be resilient and changing climates, markets, and other conditions? If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday night at 6pm MT from late Oct to mid-April each year. Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking.. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization does, check out the website www.gatewayresearch.org or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.

Join Dr. Kris Nichols, Steve Kenyon with Greener Pastures Ranching, and Amber Kenyon with Gateway Research Organization as they discuss the Alberta Living Labs project in conjunction with many of the research associations. We also went into a great conversation healthy soil, mycorrhizal fungi and so much more! If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they are happening every second Wednesday night at 6pm MT. Register for free at www.gatewayresearchorganization.com. For more information about Food Water Wellness check out http://www.foodwaterwellness.org/ Check out the Gateway Research Organization YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@gatewayresearchorganization/videos

Join Joseph Moilliet with Aveley Ranch, Steve Kenyon with Greener Pastures Ranching, and Amber Kenyon with Gateway Research Organization as they discuss rotational grazing, sheep and silvopastures.  If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they are happening every second Wednesday night at 6pm MT. Register for free at www.gatewayresearchorganization.com. For more information and to contact Joseph, check out: https://aveleyranch.com/ Check out the Gateway Research Organization YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@gatewayresearchorganization/videos

Join Ross Hinter, Steve Kenyon with Greener Pastures Ranching, and Amber Kenyon with Gateway Research Organization as they discuss best management practices for wildlife on farm. In this episode we discussed everything from how to control beaver populations, how to encourage beaver in the places that you would like them and discourage them in the areas that you don't, predator control (coyotes, wolves, etc.) and ideas for keeping elk out of hay fields. If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they are happening every second Wednesday night at 6pm MT. Register for free at www.gatewayresearchorganization.com. For more information and to contact Ross, check out: https://www.northtrappingandbushcraft.ca/ Check out the Gateway Research Organization YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@gatewayresearchorganization/videos

Join Cedric MacLeod, Steve Kenyon with Greener Pastures Ranching, and Amber Kenyon with Gateway Research Organization as they discuss water systems and funding that is currently available through the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) to implement Advanced Grazing Systems. If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they are happening every second Wednesday night at 6pm MT. Register for free at www.gatewayresearchorganization.com. There was a good amount of information shared in this networking night, here are links to the things that were spoken about throughout the podcast: www.jobevalves.com Grazing Mentorship: https://www.canadianfga.ca/projects-projets/advanced-grazing-systems/farm-program/ Manitoba Association of Watersheds - OFCAF: https://manitobawatersheds.org/prairie-watershed-climate-program Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives (MBFI) Advanced Grazing Systems: https://www.mbfi.ca/ Canada Grassland Protocol: https://www.canadianfga.ca/projects-projets/canada-grassland-protocol/ Farm Carbon Calculator: https://biologicalcarbon.ca/esg-emission-calculator/