Launching a Savory Hub: solutions to local land degradation
A project in Reno, NV by Abbey Smith000days
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We will build a Savory Hub and ranch to heal the land. First, we have to get to Africa and Colorado to bring these methods home.
Backers: 76
Average Pledge Per Backer: $149
Funded: $11,341 of $10,000
Dates: Apr 28th -> May 28th (30 days)
Project By: Abbey Smith
Backers: 76
Average Pledge Per Backer: $149
Funded: $11,341 of $10,000
Dates: Apr 28th -> May 28th (30 days)
Project By: Abbey Smith
$11,341
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 28 @ 11:45 -0400 GMT
113%
of goal
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Latest News
Dear project backers: Thank you. 
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
As if in response to Roseburg, Oregon farmer Evan Kruse's video, here is modern-day shepardess Brittany Cole Bush explaining why the hub is important, and giving a heart-felt thank you to all our backers: http://youtu.be/fdE7iDEaAbg (Read More)
Our Kenyan counterparts
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Meet our Kenyan counterparts and new friends the Wood family. They are also in the hub accreditation process with us. We have a lot in common as parents of young children--but their children see zebra, giraffe, elephants when they go riding with... (Read More)
We made it!
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to all of you for helping us reach our project goal!! Your choice to invest in this vision and in Spencer and me means so much to us. We won't let you down. We promise. We will continue to post updates as Spencer goes through the... (Read More)
New friends in Southwestern Idaho
May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We made new friends in Southwestern Idaho. Rachel wrote a lovely post about our project on her blog The Sagebrush Sea. She is a wonderful writer and captures the "cowboy-girl" life so well. This project has connected us with so many new friends and... (Read More)
First holistic planned grazing workshop
May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Spencer is in Boulder, Colorado today finishing up his first workshop on holistic planned grazing. He is so excited about all he is learning. He met up with Dr. Cindy Daley from Chico State College of Ag, who is also attending the training. They are... (Read More)
Holistic management and my family
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Holistic management influenced key decisions in my parent's life and on their ranch. It also doubled their production. Hear in their own words why they support this project (and see how much my brother really loves chickens!):... (Read More)
Bringing holistic management to the poor
May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Through Sue's programs and connections, many of my family members have volunteered at orphanages and in youth programs in third world countries. As a board member for our center, Susan Weber's hope is to bring holistic management to the poor. Why Sue... (Read More)
How a hub helps young farmers get started in agriculture
May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Evan Kruse a 4th generation farmer from Roseburg, Oregon sees our project as a way for young farmers to get started. Entering agriculture isn't easy. Hear in his own words why he believes in this project: http://youtu.be/y7Z2pqmAORw (Read More)
Justinian Hatfield: why he believes in this project
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Justinian Hatfield from Denver, Colorado is supporting our sustainable ag project. In his own words hear why: http://youtu.be/j-6-RlHmPBQ (Read More)
Rory Moulton: Why he pledged support for this project
May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
http://youtu.be/fAjKGpy44LY (Read More)
Growing more grass
May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We've put together a new video (well modified really) on the work of the hub: http://youtu.be/SSLC6CWm8Ys Check it out! My favorite is the picture in South Africa of the desert on one side of the fence and the grassland on the other. That's the... (Read More)
Why we are doing this
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!Here is a short video (about 2 minutes) on what we are doing and why we are doing it: http://youtu.be/zVIjLCWp5qU Please feel free to share and please send me any questions you may have about holistic management. Have a great week! Abbey... (Read More)
FAQs!
May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Wondering what a Savory Hub actually is? Or holistic management? We've updated the FAQ section with answers to these questions. Keep the questions coming! Thanks! :) (Read More)
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