It has been organic from the very beginning, and was certified organic in 2000 through Oregon Tilth. Throughout the farm’s history, we have been striving to improve soil health and fertility through the use of manure, compost, a balanced animal/land ratio, and the use of biodynamic methods. In 2011 we started transitioning the farm from a dairy focus to a beef operation. With this transition we st
arted using grazing principles that are in line with the Holistic grazing management approach taught by Alan Savory with the goal to increase fertility, the soils soil's water holding capacity in drought and other extreme weather pattern and to eliminate erosion. We raise our livestock in a way that promotes health and prevents disease. When the rare illness arises, we utilize homeopathic and natural remedies if treatment is required. We do not use hormones, or antibiotics when treating our animals. Most of our land is used to grow pasture and hay, but a few acres are planted in corn, oats, barley, peas, and wheat to sustain the poultry and pigs. There are no GMO crops planted in our operation.
