Ranching Seminar
October
2nd - 6th 2018
Well-known
bison ranching pioneer Ken Klemm and internationally-recognized Holistic
Management consultant and educator Kirk Gadzia offer here a unique opportunity
to learn cutting-edge management practices and a behind the scenes look at a
well-established bison and cattle ranch in NW Kansas. This year we offer two
tracks packed-full of information and hands-on
experiences.
101
Track: Intro to Holistic Management and Bison (Tuesday thru Thursday Morning)
Tuesday: A full day of Holistic Management instruction
with Kirk and Ken. Holistic Management is most easily defined by simply adding W to the word holistic. This describes
what the process does - helps us manage Whole
situations rather than perceived parts. Managing the whole gives better results
and fewer unexpected problems. Many publications today are filled with gloomy
forecasts about agriculture and the environment. Yet, there are few who offer
realistic solutions that strengthen both our economy and communities. To
reverse this trend, we must do it with people already on the land. Holistic
Management gives human values a priority, while creating profit through proven
financial planning procedures and ecosystem enhancement techniques.
Upon completion of the day, you can expect to
have a clear introduction of how to put the principles of Holistic Management
into practice to achieve your goals. Understanding and managing the ecosystem
is emphasized, as well as the tools available to you to influence your
financial, land and people resources. You will also be introduced to specific
techniques you need to help you significantly improve your ability to make
better decisions in your business.
Wednesday:
All day
with Ken and Kirk doing actual rangeland monitoring on well-established,
real-world monitoring transects. See how
Holistic Management principles have almost tripled the stocking rate of this
ranch and greatly increased the biological diversity and health of the land.
Thursday Morning:
The
class will be split. One group will spend
time in the field with Ken learning the ins and outs of bison management, pasture
fence and corral design and construction.
Hint: Pasture fence, if done right, is low cost and very effective. Also,
Ken will share the why and the how of his co-grazing of cattle and bison. Also,
see the results of 15+ years of cover-crop research, its application and farmland
soil regeneration progress. This will be a show-all, tell-all time to learn and
shorten your learning curve.
The second group will be with Kirk learning
perhaps one of the most important facets of Holistic Management – decision
making. Each group will then switch to
learn the other offering.
201
Track: Advanced Holistic Management Instruction (Thursday Afternoon thru
Saturday Morning)
Thursday
Afternoon: A warm up with a
Holistic Management and bison review by Kirk and Ken.
Friday: Dive deep into actual pasture,
grazing, and financial planning with Kirk.
Bring your numbers and maps of your land or learn from others. After this day you will be well on your way
to becoming a proficient land and business manager.
Saturday
Morning: If
you are coming just for the 201, this is your chance to tour the ranch with Ken
and get a full overview.
Lodging is $75/night/room: Two beds
per room with shared bathrooms. Clean, simple, rural and very comfortable. We
have limited lodging here at the ranch in our Prairie Lodge and will be available
on first-come first-serve basis. Overflow can be lodged at the equally-nice neighboring
Kuhrt Ranch Lodge or a number of hotels in town. Quite often the fellowship and
contacts made “outside†the scheduled time is just as valuable as the scheduled
time itself.
Cost: Track one only - $700
per person/$600 for the second person from the same ranch. Track two only -
$700/$600. Both tracks - $1300/$1100. Continental breakfast and delicious lunch
are included each day. Dinner is on your own. Goodland is 18 miles away.
Transportation to the seminar is not included, however, Goodland has a first-class private airport
and we can pick you up.
Transportation while at the seminar is included.
·
8:00
am start times all days
·
Noon - 1:00 pm: Lunch Provided (Hint: It won't be chicken)
Send
your check to:
Beaver
Creek
PO
Box 102
785-899-9274
RSVP by 22 Sept. 2018
Sponsored by:
The Buffalo Guys
Beaver Creek Buffalo Co, LLC.