Rotational grazing and regenerative agriculture form the cornerstone of our farm.
Our dairy and beef cattle graze on pastures consisting of high-quality grasses & legumes. They are moved every 12 hours to a fresh pasture to graze. We move the cows not only to ensure the health of the pasture, but also the health of the cows. We have developed over 1000 acres of improved pasture, organized into various 'paddocks' ranging in size from 2 to 6 acres. This is truly a "Sea of Grass."
Most of our dairy cows are crossbred – Holstein, Jersey and Brown Swiss.
We offer our dairy cows a blend of nutritious grains, home-grown hay, grass and silage to balance their diet. While our cows have access to pasture throughout our northern winters, they also have access to comfortable, bedded freestalls every day.
Cattle have an incredible sense of smell. They instinctively avoid grazing near manure until it has completely broken down, allowing the natural cycle of renewal to run its course.
Cow manure armors itself against the elements with a sun-baked skin that prevents soil surface runoff from contaminating groundwater. This allows the billions of soil microorganisms to regenerate themselves at their own pace, building a better pasture, cleaner water and healthier soil.
Just like America's bison, our cows share and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and pastures with a plethora of native grass-loving birds, like swallows, bobolinks, kingbirds and meadowlarks. We take pride in maintaining the best home-grown pasture for our herd, the way nature intended.