In today’s episode we continue with our series on regenerative agriculture, and why it is so important for our soils, the environment, and all human life.  Joining us for today’s episode is Doniga Markegard, from Markegard Family Grass-Fed LLC.  Along with her husband and four children, Doniga owns and operates the family ranch raising grass-fed beef, lamb, pastured pork and dairy supplying the San Francisco Bay Area with local, nutrient dense foods. The family ranches 1000 head of cattle and leases land throughout the Bay Area spanning over 8000 acres. 
Doniga comes to ranching with a background in nature and permaculture. Which has has given her a unique perspective on the real risks that we are facing as a species. In her youth she was mentored by some leading wildlife trackers, naturalists and Native spiritual elders.
Doniga is passionate about large-scale restoration of the Western Rangelands through cattle grazing and her work expands beyond the family ranch into policy and advocacy. She has organized a stakeholder working group at the State Capital for small dairy herds and she took the lead on legislation that would enable family farms to be more sustainable and utilize pasture in an economical and productive way.
Doniga’s deep observation experience aids in her ability to monitor grassland health, biodiversity and to manage land based on the principles and patterns found in nature. She is dedicated to finding ways to regenerate lands and communities through ranching practices that build soil, sequester carbon, capture and purify water and enhance habitat. 
To learn more about Doniga and her work please visit:
Markegard Grass-Fed LLC website
Doniga's Books
Doniga's Instagram