Regeneratively raised cattle are carbon negative

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Paul Saladino6m · 2022-07-01

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Well SupportedRotational bison grazing increased soil organic matter from 1% to 5% over 20 years at White Oak Pastures, improving water retention.Well SupportedIncreasing soil organic matter by 1% per hectare can increase land's water-holding capacity by over 20,000 gallons per hectare.Well SupportedMeat, particularly grass-fed and grass-finished, is a health food for humans and is full of nutrients that help humans thrive.Not SupportedUS government programs paying farmers to leave land fallow may hinder land regeneration compared to regenerative grazing.Partially Supported

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Increasing regenerative agriculture, grass feeding, and grass finishing of cattle could address carbon footprint concerns and provide nutritious food.

Partially SupportedRegenerative grazing and grass finishing of all US cattle could sequester more carbon than the cows produce.

Partially SupportedFarms practicing regenerative agriculture can significantly accelerate the return to viability and fecundity of damaged land.

Partially SupportedRotational bison grazing has improved Rome Ranch's soil carbon content over seven to nine years.