About this episode
Alejandro Carrillo is a fourth-generation rancher in the Chihuahuan desert. Rarely his precipitation goes beyond 9" per year (less than 230mm). Every drop counts to grow more and better grasses and forbs. He is not willing to waste any water in such a brittle environment if he wants to graze year-round without inputs. Alejandro's ranch, Las Damas, has been part of multiple documentaries and studies focused on regenerative ranching such as Common Ground, Sacred Cow, To Which We Belong, and Water in Plain Sight. Alejandro established a solid relationship with bird conservation organizations 10+ years ago, working closely with them to protect migratory birds successfully. Alejandro's Grasslands Regeneration Project company assists ranchers and organizations on regenerative practices in North America, South America, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. He also participates as a delegate to the United Nations to Combat Desertification and Land Degradation in multiple countries. Where to find Alejandro: https://www.instagram.com/lasdamascattleranch/ https://www.facebook.com/alejandro.carrillo.50951 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-carrillo-b3a7a7/ https://www.desertgrasslands.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer. 00:45 Introduction. 06:44 Vegetation is critical for effective water cycle. 10:18 Ranchers strive for continuous improvement in land use. 11:04 Ranching can benefit nature and ranchers. 16:37 Transitioning to sustainable ranching: time and challenges. 19:05 Ranchers need to see practical results quickly. 22:16 Balancing different inputs for efficient environmental impact. 25:08 Educating consumers about ranching and sustainable practices. 26:39 Impact of ranching on sustainability and carbon emissions. 29:12 Hybrid system for small cow calf operations. 32:55 Farming focused on profit, resilience, and sustainability. 35:35 Use one species for small places, multi-species for large places to maximize land use. 40:49 Consumer awareness essential for better food choices. 42:02 Diverse forage, energy in food, Mexico's meat. 46:12 Desertification caused by lack of grazing. 49:04 Community effort to sustain Chihuahua Desert ecosystem. 51:09 Where to find Alejandro. See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree