Considering the farm as a whole understanding that different aspects of the farm are interconnected and impact each other.

Building closed-loop systems: Minimizing external inputs and waste, instead aiming to create a self-sustaining system where resources are recycled and reused within the farm.

Adaptive management: Continuously monitoring and adapting practices based on the specific needs of the land and the changing environment.

Building soil fertility: Using natural fertilizers like compost and legumes to enrich the soil with nutrients and promote microbial activity.

Sequestering carbon: Enhancing the soil's ability to store carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change and contributing to soil health.

Encouraging diverse plant and animal life: This can include incorporating mixed-species plantings, creating wildlife corridors, and supporting pollinators.

Building a balanced ecosystem: A diverse ecosystem is more resilient to pests and diseases, promoting natural pest control and reducing the need for chemical inputs.

Protecting natural resources: Regenerative farming aims to conserve water, protect air and water quality, and minimize environmental impact.

Regenerative in the context of farming refers to an holistic approach that aims to improve and restore the agricultural ecosystem, making it healthier and more productive in the long run. It goes beyond simply maintaining the status quo and focuses on actively rebuilding soil health, fostering biodiversity, and enhancing the overall resilience of the farming system.

Humane treatment: Ensuring animals are treated with respect and provided with necessary living conditions including proper shelter, space to move, access to food and water, and opportunity for natural behaviors. This also includes avoiding unnecessary pain and distress during handling and slaughter.

Antibiotic use: Using antibiotics responsibly and only when necessary to avoid contributing to antibiotic resistance in animals and humans.

Genetic engineering: Carefully considering the ethical implications of using genetically modified animals, focusing on potential benefits for animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

Resource management: Using land, water, and other resources efficiently to minimize waste and depletion. This includes soil conservation practices like crop rotation and cover cropping, reducing water usage through irrigation optimization, and responsible energy use.

Biodiversity and ecosystem health: Promoting healthy ecosystems by protecting pollinators, fostering biodiversity, and avoiding harmful impacts on wildlife and aquatic life.

Pollution control: Minimizing pollution from fertilizers, pesticides, and animal waste through responsible waste management and choosing less harmful agricultural inputs.

Worker rights and safety: Providing fair wages and safe working conditions and protection from exploitation for farmworkers.

Community engagement: Supporting local communities and economies through fair trade practices, building relationships with consumers, and contributing to local food systems.

Transparency and accountability: Committing to ethical practices throughout the supply chain and providing consumers with clear information about farming practices and animal welfare standards.

Ultimately, responsible farming emphasizes long-term thinking and balancing different priorities. It goes beyond simply maximizing production and profit, aiming for a food system that is not only efficient but also ethical, sustainable, and benefits both the environment and the people involved.

Not just maximizing short-term profits, but considering the long-term health and productivity of the land and the agricultural ecosystem. This means building soil health, fostering biodiversity, and ensuring the system can thrive for generations to come.

Minimizing waste and maximizing the use of available resources. This includes using renewable energy sources, practicing responsible water management, and reducing reliance on artificial inputs.

Embracing innovation and being able to adapt to changing environmental conditions and consumer demands. This involves continuous learning, implementing new technologies, and promoting diversified agri-ecosystems.

Ultimately, for us, sustainable farming isn't just a set of practices, it's a philosophy. It's about recognizing the interconnectedness of the agricultural system and striving to create a food system that nourishes not just our bodies, but also our communities and the planet as a whole.

We breed and raise beef cattle, occasionally there are some bulls and heifers surplus to our needs. These cattle are offered for private sale.    _

We're committed to minimizing our footprint, from organic farming practices to eco-conscious packaging. While some treasures travel well like, dried citrus, beef jerky for dogs and some vegetables, others like edible flowers, bloom best enjoyed locally.

What we plant for hay is the foundation of our regenerative agriculture practice. We follow the "3P's" principle: perennial, palatable, and productive. Even when planting predominantly cereal crops, we incorporate legumes like lucerne or vetch, a clover, and an annual pasture grass, to fight weeds naturally. Depending on the weather, we grow both pasture and cereal crops for hay, primarily for our own use but occasionally with small quantities available for sale. We offer both round and small square bales, depending on the specific crop.

Potted, bare-rooted, tubers and bulbs