To us, true sustainability is based largely on the “triple bottom line”: People, Planet and Profit.

 

We place societal impact and environmental footprint on an equal footing with financial viability.

 

We believe there is symbiotic relationship between the crops, the land, and animals on the farm. Output from one aspect – for example manure from livestock – is aligned with the input required by another aspect, such as fertilizer required for crops.

 

This is why we practice rotational farming: planting different crops such as hay, alfalfa, and sweet potatoes sequentially on the same plot of land, later used to feed our free-ranging pigs.

 

By alternating the use of the pastures we improve soil health, optimize nutrients in the soil, and combat pest and weed pressure.

 

Pigs make the land healthier by rooting the soil and grazing the grasses, scrub brush, weeds, etc to facilitate natural pasture grasses.