We are heading into severe weather season, which means more thunderstorms. While we as meteorologists are tracking these storms, bison will actually charge right into the storm head-on.
I spoke with the land steward and CEO at Force of Nature Meats, Robby Sansom, to find out more about this because I think there's a life lesson we can learn from these bison.
"These bison are keystone species on the land, and they evolved to do what allows them to live freely, successfully, and thrive in their ecosystems," said Sansom. "And no doubt there are some pretty treacherous weather events on this continent where these bison are native to and unquestionably they want to mitigate the suffering and get through that as quickly as possible."
Sansom believes the lesson learned from nature is to not be afraid to take on your fears or something scary. Face it head-on, work through it, and you'll get to the end of it faster rather than waiting.
Sansom, along with many other ranchers, faces criticism for its bison and cattle contribution to climate change. But Sansom said there is no better time than now to promote the best animal agriculture that mimics nature.
"Through properly managed grazing, ruminant animals can improve soil health, stimulate deep-rooted grasses, increase biodiversity, propagate seeds, aerate soil, and sequester atmospheric carbon," according to Force of Nature Meats.
Roam Ranch in Fredericksburg, Texas, is regenerating a savanna grassland to pastures capable of raising livestock that emulates the biodiversity found in nature.
Sansom says for every one pound of Force of Nature beef, there's a negative 3.5 pounds of net greenhouse gas emissions, which means they found a way to help fight climate change.