No regenerative farm is complete without a diverse collection of livestock. However, the upfront investments in infrastructure (including secure shelters and fencing) can be quite high, which is why it has taken time for us to build up our crew of rotational grazers.
In 2026, we added a pair of yaks to our farm. Bonnie and Dove are young heifers of exceptionally sweet temperament and will be an important component of our rotational grazing plan. They will help fertilize and mow our fields throughout the warmer months, and we hope to eventually train them to become our hiking buddies too.
2026 also brought some other new faces: a herd of American Guinea Hogs from Cascade Meadows Farm. The AGH is a smaller-sized heritage breed known for being excellent grazers (as opposed to rooters) and producers of high-quality lard. Our pigs will be a component in our rotational grazing plan, as well as helping to clear brushy areas around the edges of the property (and even the greenhouse at the end of the growing season). Cascade Meadows Farm was instrumental in saving this breed from extinction, and we are truly excited to have high-quality animals from them.
2027 will bring one more set of new faces: a small herd of gorgeous Painted Desert Sheep. This hardy breed is known as a “hair” sheep, meaning that they naturally shed their coat and do not need to be sheared. Painted Desert Sheep are renowned for their health and hardiness, delicious meat, and beautiful form. We are excited to incorporate them into our rotational grazing plan.