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In this episode, Jared is joined by fourth-generation Nevada rancher, Agee Smith, to talk about his journey to using holistic management to regenerate his family's rangeland. We discuss the challenges he faced in changing his management practices, the successes he has had, and the lessons he has learned along the way. 

Agee Smith is a co-owner of Cottonwood Ranch, a 35,000-acre ranch in Nevada. He has been ranching since he was a child, and he has a deep understanding of the land and the animals that live on it. In 1995, he attended a holistic management workshop that changed his perspective on rangeland management. He realized that he needed to take a more holistic approach to managing the ranch, and he began to implement changes to his grazing practices.

One of the biggest changes Agee made was to invite everyone who was interested in the natural resources on the ranch to join a collaborative management team. This team includes representatives from environmental groups, government agencies, and universities. The team meets regularly to discuss the ranch's management plan and to make decisions about grazing, fire, water, and other resources.

The collaborative management team has been a huge success for Cottonwood Ranch. The ranch has tripled the number of cattle it runs, and the riparian areas have been significantly improved. Agee is proud of the work that the team has done, and he believes that it is a model for other ranchers who want to regenerate their rangelands.

If you are interested in learning more about holistic management or rangeland regeneration, this episode is for you. Agee Smith is a wealth of knowledge, and he shares his insights in a clear and concise way. This episode is sure to inspire you to take action to regenerate your own rangeland.

For more info, you can email him at [email protected] or visit their their website.

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