135 Briskets!

135 Briskets!

Our smoker recently “retired” without notice.  While exploring new smoker designs, Josh stumbled upon a video showcasing a BBQ restaurant that smokes an impressive 135 Briskets per day. As a small farm and cow calf operation, this number truly astounds me! 135...
Do you know what the “Grass-Fed” label means?

Do you know what the “Grass-Fed” label means?

Confused about labeling? You’re not alone. Labeling should be a way to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions based on a particular product’s production methods, nutritional value, and health benefits, etc. Due to greenwashing, loopholes, and...
A Ditch You Can See From Space

A Ditch You Can See From Space

Erosion is a constant battle when it comes to monoculture crop land.  Crops are planted and harvested by large machinery and the “weeds” or otherwise compatible plants are killed using herbicide applications to increase yield, thus eliminating the thatch that aids...
We Made the News

We Made the News

Our farm was featured in the September 2022 issue of Salisbury, the Magazine.  It’s such an honor to be asked to tell our story.  Salisbury, the Magazine is an awesome publication featuring local businesses, families and happenings in Rowan and Surrounding counties. ...
Ecological Outcome Verification

Ecological Outcome Verification

N EOV Verified -Savory Institute: Year 2023-2024  REGENERATIVE Oxford defines regenerative as “having the effect of making something develop or grow stronger” That’s not to be confused with sustainable or status quo.  Research has shown that common grazing practices...
Regenerative Agriculture- A View from the Future Generation

Regenerative Agriculture- A View from the Future Generation

We want our children to grow up to understand and appreciate how clean and natural is a better way for everyone.  Our boys are still a little young to understand the difference.  They see a cow and call it a cow, but  a Q&A session from an inquisitive young lady, ...
355 Days of Grazing

355 Days of Grazing

As a grazing operation one of our main focuses is, of course, grazing. Merriam Webster defines grazing as “to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton”.  Translation to a pasture environment means that the animals are eating forage that is...
Why We Feed Certified Organic Chicken Feed

Why We Feed Certified Organic Chicken Feed

There is a common misconception that pastured chickens consume only the forage in the pasture. It would certainly be a more efficient and economical way to raise birds. Chickens are omnivorous and they do prefer to scratch around looking for bugs, worms, and grass,...
NC Ag Ventures Grant Recipient

NC Ag Ventures Grant Recipient

Sponsored by NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, NC AgVentures is an NC State Extension program that provides grants to NC family farms and community organizations that support family farms, to develop new and innovative agricultural projects which will increase farm...
Natural Skincare from the Farm

Natural Skincare from the Farm

On my journey to eliminate unnecessary chemicals from our family’s lives, I started to take a closer look at our daily skin care products. It seems like every other day, there is a different recall for deodorant, soap, sprays, shampoos, creams, and lotions for...
It’s Our Anniversary

It’s Our Anniversary

It was late in July of 2019 as I waited with anticipation for the inspector for the final approval of our meat handling license. He arrived, did a thorough inspection of our storage and handling facility,  reviewed our labeling, distributions process and records, and...