Soil Series #8: How Multi-Species Grazing Helps Build Healthier Soil
On most farms, a pasture is grazed by one type of animal. But regenerative farms often take a different approach by allowing multiple types of livestock to work the same land.
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Soil Series #7: Why Rest is One of the Most Important Tools in Regenerative Grazing
When people hear about regenerative agriculture, they often focus on visible practices like compost, cover crops, or rotational grazing. But one of the most powerful tools for improving soil health is something much simpler: Rest.
Why Finding Great Local Food is Harder Than It Should Be
If you've ever said: "I wish I knew where to buy local meat," or "I didn't even know there was a farm near me." You're not alone.
Soil Series #6: Why We Plant Cover Crops in Our Pastures
One of the goals of regenerative farming is to keep living roots in the soil as much of the year as possible. In nature, bare ground is rare. Most natural ecosystems keep soil covered with plants, roots, and plant residue year-round.
Every Breeder Is Breeding for Homozygosity… Whether They Realize It or Not
Now before everybody’s eyes glaze over at the word homozygous, stick with me here. Because this matters more than most breeders think.
Soil Series #5: How Rotational Grazing Helps Rebuild Pasture
When people think about raising cattle, they often picture animals roaming across a large pasture all season long. For many years, that’s how grazing was commonly managed.
May 2026 - 6 Month State of the Ranch Report
One of our longtime followers mentioned this weekend that they missed our old farm progress updates, so here's a look at what we've been building behind the scenes at Dos Lobos Ranch.
Soil Series #4: What Weeds Can Tell Us About Soil Health
When most people see weeds in a pasture, the first reaction is usually frustration. But on a regenerative farm, weeds often tell a much more interesting story.
Soil Series #3: Why Dung Beetles Are Some of the Hardest Workers on Our Ranch
When most people think about improving soil, they imagine tractors, compost, or fertilizer. But some of the most important soil builders on our ranch are much smaller.
Soil Series #2: What Bale Grazing Actually Does to Soil
One of the fastest ways we’ve improved soil on our ranch is something that looks surprisingly simple: We feed hay directly on the pasture.
Soil Series #1: What Is Soil Organic Matter (and Why It Matters on Our Ranch)
If you follow regenerative agriculture conversations, you’ll hear the phrase “soil organic matter” over and over again. But what does it actually mean?
Best Cuts of Kunekune Pork
Kunekune pork is prized for its fat and flavor, making certain cuts especially desirable.