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		<title>1- Gene Sollock IMG: Episode 1 w/ Gene Sollock</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Episode 1 Summary w/ Gene Sollock -Purpose -Potential -Problems -Plantings -Priorities This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production. Duration : 0:9:58 Swapping the current practices for the grass-fed system by lowering over head increases profit margins while lowering risk [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/4WZZOiwjXYE/2.jpg" alt="" align="left" />Episode 1 Summary w/ Gene Sollock<br />
-Purpose<br />
-Potential<br />
-Problems<br />
-Plantings<br />
-Priorities</p>
<p>This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production.</p>
<p>Duration : <strong>0:9:58</strong></p>
<p><span id="more-862"></span></p>
<p>Swapping the current practices for the grass-fed system by lowering over head increases profit margins while lowering risk related to beef production.</p>
<p>A 2.5 hour interview  (podcast) is available at Sustainable Agriculture: The Gene Sollock Paddock System. Both the video episodes and the podcast contain detailed information for those interested in starting an intensive, rotational paddock, grass-fed cattle operation in a manner that can put the profit back into production while the rising cost of conventional feed lots, bails of hay and wasted acreage that predominate the cattle industry today cause farmers and ranchers to go broke and risk losing their operation.</p>
<p>The Gene Sollock Paddock System is the way to go for those starting up, those looking to improve or THOSE ABOUT TO GIVE UP. Intensified Management Grazing (IMG), or eco-farming, is the best way to accomplish a sustainable operation.</p>
<p>For those serious about starting or converting their operation, during May 2008- July 2009, the infrastructure will be finished, the forage will be established waiting for the installment of 20 head of cattle by August 2009 with a decent profit to follow 12-18 months latter ($10K-$16K).</p>
<p>Within five years of continued forage development, the potential sales on the same 20 acres with just 20 head of cattle per year have a potential profit margin of *$20K-$30K per year depending on the marketing strategy.  With natural variables considered and the forage going well, the amount of cattle in this 20 template can be increase to 40 head- even 50 head under optimal conditions- bringing in a potential *$40K- per year.  Having an initial $25K-$30K investment on leased land or within your existing acreage using these figures and direct sale marketing over the course of 10 years there will be a substantial stream of cash flow to retire on and/or expand the operation.  THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.</p>
<p>*These figures have been achieved on paddock pastures established over a few years of forage development and reliability by using direct marketing business plans.  Gourmet restaurants and direct sale &#8216;foodies&#8217; are increasing the demand for local grassfed beef. This is not a quick fix.  This is not a get rich system.  It takes time and initial inputs to establish the conditions for successful and sustainable year round forage.  This is an investment for near and far future returns.</p>
<p>Using this amazing answer for the natural, sustainable and profitable way to feed more cattle with less overhead on less land than you currently think possible while making more profit than ever imagined from the same 20 acres once the forage is flourishing year round (with all things considered).  The potential of this 20/20 plan will start you thinking outside the box and launch you into a better way to preserve the family farm.</p>
<p>Sustainable agriculture is economically sound and environmentally sensible producing equity in a society where it is implemented.  Sensible and secure food is superior.</p>
<p><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4WZZOiwjXYE" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen="true"> </iframe></p>
<h3>Recommended Reading</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/">Family Farm Succession Planning</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/farm-succession/who-in-the-world-requires-a-farm-succession-planning-consultant" rel="bookmark" title="Who in The World Requires a Farm Succession Planning Consultant?">Who in The World Requires a Farm Succession Planning Consultant?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/strategic-planning/farm-success-nowadays-needs-high-class-management-competencies" rel="bookmark" title="Farm Success Nowadays Needs High-class Management Competencies">Farm Success Nowadays Needs High-class Management Competencies</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/strategic-planning/who-are-the-important-members-of-your-farm-strategic-planning-team-and-where-will-they-come-from" rel="bookmark" title="Who Are The Important Members Of Your Farm Strategic Planning Team, and Where Will They Come From?">Who Are The Important Members Of Your Farm Strategic Planning Team, and Where Will They Come From?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.b2bpeergroups.com">Farm Succession and Strategic Planning Group</a></li></ul>
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		<title>11-Gene Sollock IMG: Episode 11 w/ Tommy Carroll</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Episode 11 Summary w/ Tommy Carroll -Amounts of forage and H2O -Acreage cleared -Average rotation -About time to start * This concludes this series of the Gene Sollock Grassfed Paddock System episodes. This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XTHDwAbR3dc/2.jpg" alt="" align="left" />Episode 11 Summary w/ Tommy Carroll<br />
-Amounts of forage and H2O<br />
-Acreage cleared<br />
-Average rotation<br />
-About time to start<br />
* This concludes this series of the Gene Sollock Grassfed Paddock System episodes.</p>
<p>This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production.</p>
<p>Duration : <strong>0:5:11</strong></p>
<p><span id="more-1959"></span><br />
<iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XTHDwAbR3dc" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen="true"> </iframe></p>
<p>Swapping the current practices for the grass-fed system by lowering over head increases profit margins while lowering risk related to beef production. A 2.5 hour interview (podcast) is available at Sustainable Agriculture: The Gene Sollock Paddock System ( goyeinternational.podomatic.com/entry/2008-05-12T18_57_23-07 _00 ).</p>
<p>Both the video episodes and the podcast contain detailed information for those interested in starting an intensive, rotational paddock, grass-fed cattle operation in a manner that can put the profit back into production while the rising cost of conventional feed lots, bails of hay and wasted acreage that predominate the cattle industry today cause farmers and ranchers to go broke and risk losing their operation.</p>
<p>The Gene Sollock Paddock System is the way to go for those starting up, those looking to improve or THOSE ABOUT TO GIVE UP. Intensified Management Grazing (IMG), or eco-farming, is the best way to accomplish a sustainable operation.</p>
<p>For those serious about starting or converting their operation, during May 2008- July 2009, the infrastructure will be finished, the forage will be established waiting for the installment of 20 head of cattle by August 2009 with a decent profit to follow 12-18 months latter ($10K-$16K).</p>
<p>Within five years of continued forage development, the potential sales on the same 20 acres with just 20 head of cattle per year have a potential profit margin of *$20K-$30K per year depending on the marketing strategy. With natural variables considered and the forage going well, the amount of cattle in this 20 template can be increase to 40 head- even 50 head under optimal conditions- bringing in a potential *$40K- per year.</p>
<p>Having an initial $25K-$30K investment on leased land or within your existing acreage using these figures and direct sale marketing over the course of 10 years there will be a substantial stream of cash flow to retire on and/or expand the operation. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.</p>
<p>*These figures have been achieved on paddock pastures established over a few years of forage development and reliability by using direct marketing business plans. Gourmet restaurants and direct sale &#8216;foodies&#8217; are increasing the demand for local grassfed beef. This is not a quick fix. This is not a get rich system. It takes time and initial inputs to establish the conditions for successful and sustainable year round forage. This is an investment for near and far future returns.</p>
<p>Using this amazing answer for the natural, sustainable and profitable way to feed more cattle with less overhead on less land than you currently think possible while making more profit than ever imagined from the same 20 acres once the forage is flourishing year round (with all things considered). The potential of this 20/20 plan will start you thinking outside the box and launch you into a better way to preserve the family farm.</p>
<p>Sustainable agriculture is economically sound and environmentally sensible producing equity in a society where it is implemented. Sensible and secure food is superior.</p>
<h3>Recommended Reading</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/">Family Farm Succession Planning</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/farm-succession/who-in-the-world-requires-a-farm-succession-planning-consultant" rel="bookmark" title="Who in The World Requires a Farm Succession Planning Consultant?">Who in The World Requires a Farm Succession Planning Consultant?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/strategic-planning/farm-success-nowadays-needs-high-class-management-competencies" rel="bookmark" title="Farm Success Nowadays Needs High-class Management Competencies">Farm Success Nowadays Needs High-class Management Competencies</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/strategic-planning/who-are-the-important-members-of-your-farm-strategic-planning-team-and-where-will-they-come-from" rel="bookmark" title="Who Are The Important Members Of Your Farm Strategic Planning Team, and Where Will They Come From?">Who Are The Important Members Of Your Farm Strategic Planning Team, and Where Will They Come From?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.b2bpeergroups.com">Farm Succession and Strategic Planning Group</a></li></ul>
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		<title>C- Gene Sollock&#8217;s PowerPoint Presentation 3 of 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gene Sollock presents his paddock system from the beginning in this three part (24 min. total) PowerPoint presentation. This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production. Duration : 0:7:32 Swapping the current practices for the grass-fed system by lowering over [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/i4xQ5P7l7pE/2.jpg" alt="" align="left" />Gene Sollock presents his paddock system from the beginning in this three part (24 min. total) PowerPoint presentation.</p>
<p>This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production.</p>
<p>Duration : <strong>0:7:32</strong></p>
<p><span id="more-1950"></span><br />
<iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/i4xQ5P7l7pE" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen="true"> </iframe></p>
<p>Swapping the current practices for the grass-fed system by lowering over head increases profit margins while lowering risk related to beef production. A 2.5 hour interview (podcast) is available at Sustainable Agriculture: The Gene Sollock Paddock System ( goyeinternational.podomatic.com/entry/2008-05-12T18_57_23-07 _00 ). Both the video episodes and the podcast contain detailed information for those interested in starting an intensive, rotational paddock, grass-fed cattle operation in a manner that can put the profit back into production while the rising cost of conventional feed lots, bails of hay and wasted acreage that predominate the cattle industry today cause farmers and ranchers to go broke and risk losing their operation. The Gene Sollock Paddock System is the way to go for those starting up, those looking to improve or THOSE ABOUT TO GIVE UP. Intensified Management Grazing (IMG), or eco-farming, is the best way to accomplish a sustainable operation.</p>
<p>For those serious about starting or converting their operation, during May 2008- July 2009, the infrastructure will be finished, the forage will be established waiting for the installment of 20 head of cattle by August 2009 with a decent profit to follow 12-18 months latter ($10K-$16K). Within five years of continued forage development, the potential sales on the same 20 acres with just 20 head of cattle per year have a potential profit margin of *$20K-$30K per year depending on the marketing strategy. With natural variables considered and the forage going well, the amount of cattle in this 20 template can be increase to 40 head- even 50 head under optimal conditions- bringing in a potential *$40K- per year. Having an initial $25K-$30K investment on leased land or within your existing acreage using these figures and direct sale marketing over the course of 10 years there will be a substantial stream of cash flow to retire on and/or expand the operation. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.</p>
<p>*These figures have been achieved on paddock pastures established over a few years of forage development and reliability by using direct marketing business plans. Gourmet restaurants and direct sale &#8216;foodies&#8217; are increasing the demand for local grassfed beef. This is not a quick fix. This is not a get rich system. It takes time and initial inputs to establish the conditions for successful and sustainable year round forage. This is an investment for near and far future returns.</p>
<p>Using this amazing answer for the natural, sustainable and profitable way to feed more cattle with less overhead on less land than you currently think possible while making more profit than ever imagined from the same 20 acres once the forage is flourishing year round (with all things considered). The potential of this 20/20 plan will start you thinking outside the box and launch you into a better way to preserve the family farm.</p>
<p>Sustainable agriculture is economically sound and environmentally sensible producing equity in a society where it is implemented. Sensible and secure food is superior.</p>
<h3>Recommended Reading</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/">Family Farm Succession Planning</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/farm-succession/who-in-the-world-requires-a-farm-succession-planning-consultant" rel="bookmark" title="Who in The World Requires a Farm Succession Planning Consultant?">Who in The World Requires a Farm Succession Planning Consultant?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/strategic-planning/farm-success-nowadays-needs-high-class-management-competencies" rel="bookmark" title="Farm Success Nowadays Needs High-class Management Competencies">Farm Success Nowadays Needs High-class Management Competencies</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/strategic-planning/who-are-the-important-members-of-your-farm-strategic-planning-team-and-where-will-they-come-from" rel="bookmark" title="Who Are The Important Members Of Your Farm Strategic Planning Team, and Where Will They Come From?">Who Are The Important Members Of Your Farm Strategic Planning Team, and Where Will They Come From?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.b2bpeergroups.com">Farm Succession and Strategic Planning Group</a></li></ul>
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		<title>10-Gene Sollock IMG: Episode 10 w/ Tommy Carroll</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Episode 10 Summary w/ Tommy Carroll -Another convert of Gene&#8217;s -Alternative hog fence -Abundance of clover This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production. Duration : 0:9:25 Swapping the current practices for the grass-fed system by lowering over head increases [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LWJNT4H7Ezs/2.jpg" alt="" align="left" />Episode 10 Summary w/ Tommy Carroll<br />
-Another convert of Gene&#8217;s<br />
-Alternative hog fence<br />
-Abundance of clover</p>
<p>This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production.</p>
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<p>Swapping the current practices for the grass-fed system by lowering over head increases profit margins while lowering risk related to beef production. A 2.5 hour interview (podcast) is available at Sustainable Agriculture: The Gene Sollock Paddock System ( goyeinternational.podomatic.com/entry/2008-05-12T18_57_23-07 _00 ). Both the video episodes and the podcast contain detailed information for those interested in starting an intensive, rotational paddock, grass-fed cattle operation in a manner that can put the profit back into production while the rising cost of conventional feed lots, bails of hay and wasted acreage that predominate the cattle industry today cause farmers and ranchers to go broke and risk losing their operation. The Gene Sollock Paddock System is the way to go for those starting up, those looking to improve or THOSE ABOUT TO GIVE UP. Intensified Management Grazing (IMG), or eco-farming, is the best way to accomplish a sustainable operation.</p>
<p>For those serious about starting or converting their operation, during May 2008- July 2009, the infrastructure will be finished, the forage will be established waiting for the installment of 20 head of cattle by August 2009 with a decent profit to follow 12-18 months latter ($10K-$16K). Within five years of continued forage development, the potential sales on the same 20 acres with just 20 head of cattle per year have a potential profit margin of *$20K-$30K per year depending on the marketing strategy. With natural variables considered and the forage going well, the amount of cattle in this 20 template can be increase to 40 head- even 50 head under optimal conditions- bringing in a potential *$40K- per year. Having an initial $25K-$30K investment on leased land or within your existing acreage using these figures and direct sale marketing over the course of 10 years there will be a substantial stream of cash flow to retire on and/or expand the operation. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.</p>
<p>*These figures have been achieved on paddock pastures established over a few years of forage development and reliability by using direct marketing business plans. Gourmet restaurants and direct sale &#8216;foodies&#8217; are increasing the demand for local grassfed beef. This is not a quick fix. This is not a get rich system. It takes time and initial inputs to establish the conditions for successful and sustainable year round forage. This is an investment for near and far future returns.</p>
<p>Using this amazing answer for the natural, sustainable and profitable way to feed more cattle with less overhead on less land than you currently think possible while making more profit than ever imagined from the same 20 acres once the forage is flourishing year round (with all things considered). The potential of this 20/20 plan will start you thinking outside the box and launch you into a better way to preserve the family farm.</p>
<p>Sustainable agriculture is economically sound and environmentally sensible producing equity in a society where it is implemented. Sensible and secure food is superior.</p>
<h3>Recommended Reading</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/">Family Farm Succession Planning</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/farm-succession/who-in-the-world-requires-a-farm-succession-planning-consultant" rel="bookmark" title="Who in The World Requires a Farm Succession Planning Consultant?">Who in The World Requires a Farm Succession Planning Consultant?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/strategic-planning/farm-success-nowadays-needs-high-class-management-competencies" rel="bookmark" title="Farm Success Nowadays Needs High-class Management Competencies">Farm Success Nowadays Needs High-class Management Competencies</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/strategic-planning/who-are-the-important-members-of-your-farm-strategic-planning-team-and-where-will-they-come-from" rel="bookmark" title="Who Are The Important Members Of Your Farm Strategic Planning Team, and Where Will They Come From?">Who Are The Important Members Of Your Farm Strategic Planning Team, and Where Will They Come From?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.b2bpeergroups.com">Farm Succession and Strategic Planning Group</a></li></ul>
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		<title>4- Gene Sollock IMG: Episode 4 w/ Gene Sollock</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Episode 4 Summary w/ Gene Sollock -Weather challenges -What disc do to soil -Why hay is not best -Winter forage -Ways to use paddocks This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production. Duration : 0:10:0 Swapping the current practices for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1g6Qg51ZmX0/2.jpg" alt="" align="left" />Episode 4 Summary w/ Gene Sollock<br />
-Weather challenges<br />
-What disc do to soil<br />
-Why hay is not best<br />
-Winter forage<br />
-Ways to use paddocks</p>
<p>This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production.</p>
<p>Duration : <strong>0:10:0</strong></p>
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<p>Swapping the current practices for the grass-fed system by lowering over head increases profit margins while lowering risk related to beef production. A 2.5 hour interview (podcast) is available at Sustainable Agriculture: The Gene Sollock Paddock System ( goyeinternational.podomatic.com/entry/2008-05-12T18_57_23-07 _00 ). Both the video episodes and the podcast contain detailed information for those interested in starting an intensive, rotational paddock, grass-fed cattle operation in a manner that can put the profit back into production while the rising cost of conventional feed lots, bails of hay and wasted acreage that predominate the cattle industry today cause farmers and ranchers to go broke and risk losing their operation. The Gene Sollock Paddock System is the way to go for those starting up, those looking to improve or THOSE ABOUT TO GIVE UP. Intensified Management Grazing (IMG), or eco-farming, is the best way to accomplish a sustainable operation.</p>
<p>For those serious about starting or converting their operation, during May 2008- July 2009, the infrastructure will be finished, the forage will be established waiting for the installment of 20 head of cattle by August 2009 with a decent profit to follow 12-18 months latter ($10K-$16K). Within five years of continued forage development, the potential sales on the same 20 acres with just 20 head of cattle per year have a potential profit margin of *$20K-$30K per year depending on the marketing strategy. With natural variables considered and the forage going well, the amount of cattle in this 20 template can be increase to 40 head- even 50 head under optimal conditions- bringing in a potential *$40K- per year. Having an initial $25K-$30K investment on leased land or within your existing acreage using these figures and direct sale marketing over the course of 10 years there will be a substantial stream of cash flow to retire on and/or expand the operation. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.</p>
<p>*These figures have been achieved on paddock pastures established over a few years of forage development and reliability by using direct marketing business plans. Gourmet restaurants and direct sale &#8216;foodies&#8217; are increasing the demand for local grassfed beef. This is not a quick fix. This is not a get rich system. It takes time and initial inputs to establish the conditions for successful and sustainable year round forage. This is an investment for near and far future returns.</p>
<p>Using this amazing answer for the natural, sustainable and profitable way to feed more cattle with less overhead on less land than you currently think possible while making more profit than ever imagined from the same 20 acres once the forage is flourishing year round (with all things considered). The potential of this 20/20 plan will start you thinking outside the box and launch you into a better way to preserve the family farm.</p>
<p>Sustainable agriculture is economically sound and environmentally sensible producing equity in a society where it is implemented. Sensible and secure food is superior.</p>
<h3>Recommended Reading</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/">Family Farm Succession Planning</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/farm-succession/who-in-the-world-requires-a-farm-succession-planning-consultant" rel="bookmark" title="Who in The World Requires a Farm Succession Planning Consultant?">Who in The World Requires a Farm Succession Planning Consultant?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/strategic-planning/farm-success-nowadays-needs-high-class-management-competencies" rel="bookmark" title="Farm Success Nowadays Needs High-class Management Competencies">Farm Success Nowadays Needs High-class Management Competencies</a></li><li><a href="http://www.passingdownthefarm.com/strategic-planning/who-are-the-important-members-of-your-farm-strategic-planning-team-and-where-will-they-come-from" rel="bookmark" title="Who Are The Important Members Of Your Farm Strategic Planning Team, and Where Will They Come From?">Who Are The Important Members Of Your Farm Strategic Planning Team, and Where Will They Come From?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.b2bpeergroups.com">Farm Succession and Strategic Planning Group</a></li></ul>
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