Thank you for info on the local agricultural history. Those lands can be restored through better farming and ranching practices, as well as using small, frequent rainwater harvesting catchment out of onsite materials. Brad Lancaster is great at rainwater catchment strategies, especially in drylands. Mark Shepard uses biomes and is dependent on food-producing trees, shrubs, vines and perennials to grow crops and raise livestock. The livestock help manage pests weeds and fertility instead of using synthetic chemicals, and other purchased inputs. The livestock help manage fertility, and become a point of profit instead of loss. Mark grows stuff in his upper midwest biome but gives guidance on biomes in other areas, as well as optimal management on lands. For additional mob-grazing guidance in drylands, the Savory Institute as well as the Savannah Institute give great advice. These methods regenerate quality soil, as well as recharge watertables. Both men have books out, as well as instructional videos.

Some people live in cocoons of safety and have very boring lives.

That part made me laugh too. Better get my bubble suit out.

I am glad you are learning from my videos. Keep it up and you will become a potter.

We will be collecting some green clay at the SW Kiln Conference this fall. Come out and I will show you where it is at.

Thanks Wes, I'm glad I located the clay I was looking for otherwise the story would not have had a good ending.

Thank you. I never get tired of spotting clay from the car and then stopping to see what it is like. My family has gotten used to this quirk over time.

I agree 100%

Thanks!

Oh yes, I know western Oregon, beautiful country.

Yes, they seem to love spots like that. Thanks for watching.

Thanks!

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it Angela.

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Nice!

It's hard to make enough money from KZfaq alone but I sell classes and other stuff on my website and that helps a lot. Thanks!

Yes, I always wish I knew more about geology when I'm out there.

Lots of good country out here for that

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

Thank you so much!

They are out around here, although I haven't seen one yet, and I hope to keep it that way.

Thanks, safety while important can become an obsession. Be safe but also get out and have fun. Thanks

Interesting

Thanks, coming on fast now!

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Well, I don't know much about it, but I might know some people who do. I will see what I can do.

Thanks, it will be too hot to do much hiking around here soon so it's important to get out and enjoy the outdoors while you can.

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I got a new camera, hopefully the improved quality is reflected in my latest videos.

@@AncientPottery it really is. Great video and editing.

I saw some advice online recently that said never hike alone. Ha! That’s hilarious and impossible. I’m going hiking alone first thing tomorrow morning.

Sorry, I won't be selling any of this. Come to the kiln conference this fall and I will hook you up with some good green clay. www.swkiln.com

@@AncientPottery Thanks anyway Andy. Im in TN and getting to the conference is not an option right now unfortunately. Ill continue to enjoy your vids!

I have a student in Fort Collins who collects clay around there. I have never looked at clay in northern Colorado myself. I am planning a trip up there this summer so maybe I will find some clay then.

@@AncientPottery Thanks and I will let you and your subscribers know when I find some areas.

Good question, here is the answer kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nJl-nMhep5vOaZs.html

Could be, I have no idea, I wish I knew more about it.

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I leave her at home when I go into snakey country like this

Smart man

Yellow clay is full of iron hydroxide and turns red in the fire. I did receive your email but I am a bit overwhelmed with emails and other stuff right now so it may take awhile for me to respond. Have fun in Texas.

@@AncientPottery Interesting! I'll look into that a bit more as I wondered a bit later if it was some sort of reaction with an iron algae. Sorry for the pestering, I understand ya there!

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LOL, I'll tell her that