Burroughs Family Farms

06/17/2026

Every winter, our sheep graze the cover crops growing in our orchards. They’re super nutritious, but sometimes even a good thing can get out of balance. Too much protein can put stress on a sheep’s immune system, making them more susceptible to issues like hoof rot during wet conditions. Rather than treat the symptoms, we wanted to address the root of the problem.

At the recommendation of our friends at Soil Health Academy, we added oat hay to the sheep’s diet to help balance their nutrition. It was a small, inexpensive fix and we were amazed at how much of a difference it made.

The hay helped keep the sheep’s gut in balance and strengthened their immune systems. We saw far fewer cases of hoof rot and overall better health. And ultimately, this saved us time and money, since we stopped the issues before they started. It’s a good reminder that leaning on community is a good thing! We’re all in this together.

Keep reading on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/burroughsfamilyfarms/p/what-proactive-farming-looks-like

06/15/2026

What do you mean he don’t eat no meat??? iykyk

🎬 Directorial debut by

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Things got heated last week at the farm, but we kept our cool 🔥🚒 Fire prevention and management is a big part of farming in California, and something we’ve had firsthand experience with! Scroll to the end to see what happened last year…thanks to CAL FIRE’s fire drills, we’re fully prepped to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

06/09/2026

Farming is a family affair around here, so everyone pitched in to plant new olive trees and set up irrigation (and Ward tried a little snake wrangling on the side). It’ll be a few years till they bear fruit, but today’s planting = tomorrow’s regenerative olive oil 🫒🌿

06/08/2026

We believe regenerative agriculture has something to offer every farm, regardless of where they are on the spectrum from conventional to organic. That’s one of the reasons we became certified .

Regenified recognizes farmers who are committed to practices that improve soil health, increase biodiversity, protect water resources, and build more resilient ecosystems. We’re proud to share that we recently completed our orchard reinspection!

And for our fellow soil nerds, one of our sites absorbed 1 inch of water in just 9 seconds. Healthy soil acts like a sponge, capturing and storing water rather than letting it run off. Results like these are a powerful reminder that the work we’re doing to improve soil health makes a big difference 🌱

06/05/2026

Regenerative farming isn’t about quick fixes. Each season brings new challenges, pushing us to be proactive and adapt. And those small changes might sound insignificant, but they can add up in a big way – it’s a lesson worth remembering, especially on .

Read more in our latest substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/burroughsfamilyfarms/p/what-proactive-farming-looks-like

06/04/2026

When we have to bring in the entire flock to treat a single lame sheep.

06/02/2026

Last month, we welcomed students from Riverbank High School to the farm for a hands-on look at regenerative agriculture. They got the chance to observe our orchard verification and jumped right in, helping collect soil samples, test water infiltration, and learn how healthy soil supports healthy ecosystems.

We love opening our gates to students, educators and other visitors. If you’re curious to see regenerative farming in action, learn about farm tours in our bio link.

06/01/2026

Sorry jam jar lemonades…this is our current obsession 😏