Diamond Mountains Equine announces that more than 75 people interested in regenerative agriculture came to the Town Hall Theatre May 28 to view the new film “Common Ground” and discuss how local ranchers, farmers, organizations, families and individuals can help to restore damaged soils.
California Audubon Conservation Ranching Program Director Pelayo Alvarez shared with the group how birds are indicators of land health. Alvarez also explained the basis for Audubon conservation ranching certification. He said those who buy beef can do so from certified ranches; a ranch in Indian Valley is close to completing certification.
Plumas County’s local Audubon representative, Piers Strailey, thanked Plumas Arts and Feather River Resource Conservation District for sponsoring the event and introduced the film with information about local ways to get involved in habitat conservation and restoration.
From Diamond Mountains Equine, Selena Jayo invited participants to see the work of restoration and regeneration as art, requiring attention, work and commitment.
After the film, members of the audience commented on the need for consumers to put their money where their values lie, and that local stewarding and environmental organizations practice what they preach with a commitment to on-the-ground stewardship and conservation.
Organizers say that state and local Audubon groups will be offering future opportunities to explore local collaborations for conservation stewardship.