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Understanding holistic management

Holistic Ranching with Don Campbell

By Don Campbell November 25, 2015

H M has been in Western Canada for about 30 years. That is a relatively short time for a new concept. The term H M is well known but I suspect there are many people who do not understand what H M is. Lack of understanding can generate fear. If you have heard the term, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Holistic ranching

Holistic Ranching: Benefiting from good times in the cattle business

By Don Campbell October 30, 2015

There is no doubt about it. Good times are here in the cattle business. Prices are at an all-time high for all classes of cattle. The latest Canfax report shows feeder cattle trading $50 to $60 higher (per cwt) than this time last year. On a 500-pound calf that’s an increase of $250 to $300 […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Holistic ranching

Holistic Ranching: Improving our land

By Don Campbell October 20, 2015

This year has been designated as the “year of the soil.” This might be an ideal time to reflect on the importance of the land not only to our individual farms but also to society in general. Let me begin with the following: I am the basis of all wealth, the heritage of the wise, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Holistic ranching

Drought management for pastures: Q & A

Tips on getting past a drought and when you should consider destocking

By Don Campbell September 8, 2015

Q. We have just experienced the driest May on record. The growth on my pastures is pretty dismal. I am under a lot of pressure and stress. Can H M help me? A. Yes, definitely. H M is a decision-making process. Good decision-making is always important. In difficult times it is critical. Thank you so […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Holistic ranching

Thinking about cattle price insurance

By Don Campbell July 23, 2015

We are now in the second year of the price insurance program in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and B.C. Alberta producers have had price insurance for the last six years. It is an interesting program. It certainly has the potential to reduce the risk of price fluctuation. Since it has been available we have experienced steadily rising […] Read more

Holistic ranching, Livestock

Planned grazing for livestock

By Don Campbell June 18, 2015

Planned grazing describes the process we use to plan our grazing in holistic management. Planned grazing was developed by Allan Savory. It is based on two key points. The first is that overgrazing is due to time not the number of animals. It is vital that we understand this point if we want to have […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Holistic ranching

Holistic Ranching annual conference

By Don Campbell May 15, 2015

About 150 people attended our annual HR conference at Manitou Beach near Watrous, Sask. David Irvine’s keynote address gave us two tasks for an integrated, successful life, individuation (growing up) and connection (having relationships). He says an integrated family business has four main points: People have their own goals and support each other in achieving […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Holistic ranching

Profit versus production in the cattle business: Part 3

By Don Campbell April 10, 2015

This time I would like to look at a cow-calf operation versus a cow-yearling or a cow-long-yearling operation. Which one of these three options would be the most profitable in your unique situation? How long has it been since you compared the three options using your numbers to see if what you are currently doing is […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Holistic ranching

Profit versus production in the cattle business: Part 2

By Don Campbell March 6, 2015

Last month we looked at cow size and profit. This month let’s look at calving dates and profit. I realize that this can be a controversial and emotional topic. My idea is to challenge you to figure out with your own numbers what calving dates will produce the most profit on your unique operation. There […] Read more

Cow-Calf, Holistic ranching

Profit versus production in the cattle business: Part 1

By Don Campbell February 5, 2015

There is a tendency in the cow-calf business to put production before profit. I don’t understand this tendency and certainly don’t agree with it. Profit is essential if you want to stay in business. It is important to analyze our individual businesses and structure them for profit. Some of the areas we might analyze are: […] Read more

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Understanding holistic management

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Thinking about cattle price insurance

Planned grazing for livestock

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