Little did we know that getting these cows would transform our lives. We were hooked the minute we got them. We dove into research and it quickly became clear that we could use our cows to have a positive impact on the land. If grazed properly, they could regenerate soil, increase biodiversity, and turn much of the local scrub brush into productive, healthy pasture. We began dreaming bigger and decided that if we were going to raise cows, we were going to do it in a way that was not only beneficial for our family and our cows, but also beneficial for our land. As we dove into a business plan to help us apply for loans and grants to further develop our land which would help us implement rotational grazing methods properly, we became increasingly aware of the gaps in the industry and a fire began burning in our souls. Our desire to provide our family with high quality meat, slowly turned into a passion and excitement to provide others with nutrient-dense food they could trust and know exactly where it came from too.

Our fold of Highland cows has grown significantly, and we’ve since welcomed a lively mix of woolly pigs, chickens, ducks and two horses as well. It’s been a slow journey, but it’s been incredibly rewarding to watch our homestead transform into a thriving, regenerative ranch. Each day brings its own set of challenges and lessons, but the satisfaction of seeing our land come back to life and being able to provide nourishing food to our community gives our work a profound sense of purpose that will keep us going for years to come!