Arch Lea Farm

Arch Lea Farm We farm just outside of Cumberland and raise grass-fed Belted Galloway beef & pastured chicken

08/07/2026

Beautiful evening for our final move of the day in our yearling group. We are moving this group routinely 3-4 times per day and more frequently in the afternoon when the sugar levels in the forage should be at their highest. This is the third rotation on this pasture and we are very fortunate to have plenty of lush pasture ahead of us.

The difference a year can make. 🌱I am so excited and fully committed to our regenerative farming practices. I love knowi...
05/16/2026

The difference a year can make. 🌱

I am so excited and fully committed to our regenerative farming practices. I love knowing that the work we do today can have a positive and lasting impact on the land we own and manage for years to come. But if I’m honest, sometimes I get impatient. I want to see progress. I want signs that all the hard work is actually improving soil health and supporting a healthier ecosystem.

One of the practices we’ve been using through the winter is bale grazing. A large portion of our land is very sandy — and in some areas, pure sand — with very low organic matter, poor structure, and very few nutrients for roots to establish and plants to thrive.

For the past two winters we’ve been bale grazing, and the results are speaking for themselves. This is one of those rare occasions where we haven’t had to wait long to see a dramatic improvement in the land. The increased organic matter, manure, urine, and leftover hay are helping feed the soil and build fertility naturally.

The cows will be back on this area soon to add even more nutrients and continue the cycle. Nature really is amazing. 🌾🐄

And right on cue, Kaos gave us a beautiful heifer this afternoon. Within minutes, the calf was standing and nursing. 🥰I ...
05/09/2026

And right on cue, Kaos gave us a beautiful heifer this afternoon. Within minutes, the calf was standing and nursing. 🥰

I don’t usually enjoy the sound of lip smacking when people are eating… but when it’s a brand new calf eagerly sucking, that’s a whole different story.

This is Kaos’ second calf, and she is proving to be an incredible mum — calm, attentive, and trusting. She had no problem with me sitting right beside her as her newborn started nursing, which is always such a special moment to witness.

05/08/2026

Grazing season has started 🌱 Calving season has started 🐄 It is one of our favourite times of the year!

Grazing season is just around the corner! 🌱Until the grass is ready, we use a bale unroller to feed our cattle. We choos...
04/30/2026

Grazing season is just around the corner! 🌱

Until the grass is ready, we use a bale unroller to feed our cattle. We choose areas of pasture that are struggling and could use a little extra fertility boost. The cows do a great job cleaning up the bales, but any leftover residue, along with the manure and urine they leave behind, helps feed soil microbes 🦠, improve organic matter, and naturally build healthier, more productive pasture.

Once one section has received enough fertility, we move on to the next area and repeat the process.

Unrolling bales also ensures all of the animals have equal access to feed at the same time, reducing competition and keeping the herd content and calm.

The videos show how we unroll the bales, and the photo is an example of the manure and residue left behind after the cattle are moved out of that section. I’ll be sharing more photos this grazing season so you can see how these fields respond after some rest and time to grow using these newly added natural nutrients! 🌿

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3846 Wilhaven Drive, Cumberland
Ottawa, ON
K4C1J8

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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