We have developed a Grass-Fed Beef Partnership to support a regional beef economy. The program centers around rural economic development, regenerative grazing practices, and nutrient-dense, ecologically produced beef for the community at large.
Through a partnership with Roanoke County Economic Development, we purchase calves, at a premium price, from local farmers who incorporate rotational grazing or stream exclusion into their operation – setting a standard that environmentally driven production practices should be rewarded.
Calves are brought to the center where they become part of an intensive, adaptive-grazing program, being moved daily to fresh pasture with diverse forage. This management style allows the cattle to have constant access to the most nutrient-dense forages on the farm throughout the year. It also works with nature to rebuild, restore, and revitalize ecosystem function in our pastures to build soil, enhance water and nutrient cycling, and provide habitat for an array of microbiology, insects, birds, and more.
