KLR 2019 USA Tour • Learning • Sharing • Networking We will be visiting Ranches and Experts on Livestock, Land Management Practices, Business in the USA, meeting up with Eunice and Tina Williams & Much More.
Updated 16th Feb
This is the current itinerary and whilst subject to some changes, it is pretty much how it all will roll. I am waiting for some confirmations however: 1. Jim Gerrish Masterclass is confirmed 2. Hibbard ranch visit is confirmed. 3. The RFP conference is confirmed. 4. Gabe Brown is Confirmed.
Links to some of the places we will visit
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Steve Cote Steve Cote is an expert when it comes to placing livestock on open range. He also has written a book about to be released on Stockmanship.
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Jim Gerrish Jim is going to give us a hands on practical workshop on grass management. Jim is one of the best in his field.
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J Bar L Ranch Roland Kroos, hopes to take us to this ranch a spectacular ranch doing grassfed beef plus holistic management.
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Sieben Livestock - Hibbards Cooper Hibbard was my favourite visit on the 2018 tour and we will be going back there. His passion and mindset was awe inspiring.
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Turners Bison Ranch Roland Kroos can take us to Ted Tuners Bison ranch where he runs 3,000 bison
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RFP Conference The 3 day ranching for profit conference with 350 ranchers will be a highlight including speakers on succession, Fred Provenza and Nichole Masters. Also included is a tour of Padlock Ranch.
Dakota Lakes The Dakota Lakes Research Farm's primary goal is to identify, research, and demonstrate methods of strengthening and stabilizing the agriculture economy. The research enterprise at the farm is operated by South Dakota State University. The not-for-profit Dakota Lakes Research Farm Corporation manages the production enterprise and owns the land, the fixed facilities, and much of the field equipment. We work with Mother Nature to ensure our land is protected, fertile and produces yields to feed the world for many generations to come
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Blue Dasher Farms We combine cutting edge science with hands on experience to remove barriers that hinder the adoption of regenerative agriculture. This style of food production prioritizes promoting soil health and biodiversity on farms while producing nutrient dense food profitably.
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Doug Ferguson Doug is probably the person that uses Bud Marketing principles the best and has a feed yard.
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Eunice Williams We will finish the trip with a couple days in Springfield where we will have a mini summit with Eunice, Tina and Richard as well as some of their clients.