Grass Fed

Our pastureland follows the west-facing ridge on our farm and rolls down to the river flats along the Nith. Natural grasses cover the pasture as well as our hay fields. During grass growing season, our cattle graze the pastures following rotational grazing techniques. When grass production slows down, we feed baled hay from our hay fields. 

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What is Rotational Grazing?

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Rotational grazing is moving livestock to different sections of the pasture in order to provide high quality food for the animals while maintaining healthy, nutritious forages. Our 3 large pastures are sectioned off into smaller parcels using temporary fencing. Water is supplied to each small section so that the animals always have easy access to fresh clean water.

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This technique allows  grass and clover plants to recover from the stress of grazing - giving them time to grow back once grazing has occurred. During this recovery period,  grasses continue to grow and increase their ability to reestablish new growth - an essential activity for sustainability.

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Rotational grazing also encourages growth of more palatable grasses while discouraging unfavourable weeds.

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Better grass production means better feed for the cattle (who regularly leave little gifts of gratitude in the form of fresh meadow muffins).

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The whole process is healthier for both the cattle and the grasses, while encouraging sustainability.

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And we haven't even began to talk about how much healthier grass-fed beef is for you!

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