Hydrophobicity and Holistic Grazing: Lessons from 40 Years on the Land

Season 6, Episode 5 The Gateway Research Organization welcomes Gene Goven, as he joins host Steve Kenyon for a casual Wednesday Night Networking session discussing years of holistic management, focusing on water infiltration, soil health, rotational grazing, and community dynamics. Gene shares practical experiences—like the effects of wildfire-induced hydrophobic soils, the benefits of managed grazing for deeper rooting and increased productivity, and reducing chemical inputs—while encouraging adaptive, long-term stewardship. As always there is some Q&A before the session went into an open unrecorded session for deeper discussion and peer networking. If you want to get in on these Virtual Networking Sessions live, they happen every second Wednesday at 6pm MST from late October to mid-April. Register for free at Wednesday Night Networking. To learn more about Gateway Research Organization, check out the website or find us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.