Our Regenerative and Sustainable Practices

Managed Grazing 

• ​Our cattle, goats, sheep, turkeys, and chickens are in a managed grazing system which involves moving animals regularly to allow the land to rest. We leave 30-50% of vegetation and grass standing to maintain healthy root structures, keep the soil covered, and establish habitat for wildlife. This system also fosters biodiversity. By not allowing animals to graze to the ground, their "favorite" vegetation is not eradicated because there is some left when they are moved. The increased plant biodiversity leads to pollinator and wildlife diversity.   ​​

Compost ​

• Since 2021, we have been applying compost to our pastures. ​Most of  US soils are highly deficient in nutrients due to overgrazing and lack of diverse vegetation. The compost is a natural way to add nutrients back into the soil.  ​​​

Encouraging Biodiversity

• Hedgerows - We have planted 2100 feet of native shrubs, bushes, and trees to encourage wildlife habitat on the ranch. These hedgerows will eventually serve as a natural fences and wind breaks between pastures. Last year, we had a wild turkey nest and hatch eggs along one of the hedgerows.​

• Seeding - Native plants to compete with invasives, radishes to break up compacted soil, and other mixes to increase the biodiversity within our pastures.  ​​