The document discusses beef production in Alberta, Canada. It describes how bison were once plentiful but hunted to near extinction for their pelts. It also notes that most modern cattle farms use high-density production and antibiotics. However, some ranches are moving to more organic and sustainable practices. For example, the University of Calgary studied whether organic sustainable farming was feasible. And the Diamond Willow Range ranch was founded by seven families and aims to supply organic beef year-round through practices like crop rotation and reducing chemical inputs. The document advocates working with nature rather than dominating it to farm more sustainably.

1. Alberta Green Cows

2. Prized Beef London markets would salivate over imported beef from the new colonies. The Bar-U ranch was the largest commercial ranch were The Sundance Kid and 4 wealthy cattle barons started an annual celebration of all things cowboy. (The Calgary Stamped) Bison was also plentiful and hunted till near extinction for their pelts

3. The State of Alberta Beef Most cattle farms are high density and use antibiotics to prevent disease. Fed primarily GMO grain and are normally feedloted. Grass fed vs. Grain fed Fattened at 12 months and slaughtered soon after Wet vs. dry ageing Food grading fetish covers up unhealthy breading

4. Ranch Renaissance Alberta Feedlot Alley causes E.Coli death in 12 children. U of Calgary students hired to see if organic sustainable farming is feasible. Keith and Bev Werts Diamond Willow Range was founded on 7 families. (Barriers to Entry) Supplying year round demand, the logistics of it all, growing organic feed and maintaining sustainability.

5. Organic Sustainability “ going organic is not just a case of eliminating chemicals and antibiotics but relearning the art of farming to work with nature and not dominate it” Sustainability as a life style Reducing inputs and working with land

6. Examples Fertilisation and reducing chemical inputs Crop and cattle rotation Symbiotic relationships Grass grows, cow harvest grass, cow spreads seed Grass and soil erosion Grass and water quality Blueweed problem Beef as a seasonal product