09/02/2026
We’re not just turning cattle loose in a field and calling it pasture management. There’s a little more science involved than vibes and a fence charger. 😂
We’re moving toward a much more intentional rotational grazing system with smaller paddocks, reliable water access, planned movement, and actual recovery time for the ground. Done properly, rotational grazing improves forage quality, encourages stronger root systems, spreads manure more evenly, reduces erosion, and helps the pasture become more productive instead of slowly being grazed into submission.
We’re also changing the cattle side of the operation and phasing out the Herefords in favor of Red Devons and British Whites. The goal is to build a herd that fits a forage first, grass based system instead of forcing the land to fit the cattle.
And because apparently managing pasture, water, fencing, and an entirely different cattle program wasn’t enough, the next projects are high tunnels and cover crops.
The bigger picture is pretty simple. Healthier soil grows better forage. Better forage supports healthier, more efficient livestock. Better management gives the land a chance to improve instead of merely survive.
So yes, the dirt has a strategic plan now.
