Livestock and Land Consulting
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philosophy
Peace through effective Communication
At Lightning S Livestock Solutions, we believe that our connection to the land and livestock reflects the core of who we are as producers. Through hard work, time, and dedication, we build sustainable systems that support both the health of our animals and the land they graze. By focusing on practical management strategies, patience, and clear communication, we help producers strengthen their operations, improve productivity, and create lasting, positive impacts on their ranches.
Livestock
Develop livestock to human communication through training
Identifying opportunities to create ecological and livestock synergy for improved land management
Foster ecological improvements through livestock
Grazing Management Planning
- Helping land managers define goals and answer the following questions:
- Where we are?
- Where do we want to be?
- How do we get there?
- How do we know we are going in the right direction?
- Creating grazing plans that can help achieve landscape goals
- Developing the stockmanship skills to implement a grazing plan
Stockmanship
- Improving livestock handling skills
- Increased ease while working with livestock
- Ability to utilize livestock as a tool for landscape management
Predator Mitigation
- Training cattle to be less vulnerable
Whole Ranch Projects
Lightning S Livestock Solutions is dedicated to providing comprehensive ranch management support. Our experienced team of ranch and landscape professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of challenges. While our services cover many aspects of ranch operations, we’re always ready to discuss your unique needs and find tailored solutions.
Grazing Management Planning
- Develop a grazing management plan
- Identify ways to ensure success in grazing implementation (water, fencing, supplement)
- Stockmanship training for better prescriptive management
Integration of Livestock Within Farming Enterprises
- Rebuild soil holistically working with Mother Nature
Monitoring Development
- General landscape monitoring principles
- What to monitor to achieve landscape goals
- Developing a monitoring program that fits the needs of the individual
- Training for whole ranch on monitoring principles and protocols
Public Land Grazing
- Assisting with the NEPA process
- Working with Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management
- Draft NEPA documents
- Conflict resolution
Finance Management
- Develop a business plan
- Fiscal planning and budgeting
- Marketing management