Lately, the humble cow has been catching a lot of flak. If you believed everything you may have heard, you’d think cattle were single-handedly wrecking the planet.

But hold your (grass-fed) horses! Not all beef is created equally, and when raised the right way, cattle can actually help heal the land…

The fall season in Michigan offers much to enjoy: crisp weather, brilliant colors, festive gatherings and hearty seasonal foods. 

Well, it’s over. Welcome winter. Merry Christmas!

If geeky, soil and grass talk is not your thing, that's cool. Instead,

BUSTED !!!

That headline was partly to grab your attention.
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​But it’s true, I don’t buy meat at a farmer’s market… unless I personally know the person or team selling it and…

This is one of the most challenging things we do at The North Coast Ranch. Animal welfare is important to all of us. ​Butchering season is here and it’s always bittersweet:

Bitter because our animals make the ultimate sacrifice for each of our families' health and well-being. Sweet because our freezers are nearly empty …

A Short Journey For Improved Health For Your Family

As a parent, there are few responsibilities that weigh as heavily on your heart as ensuring the health and well-being of your children, right? While not quite as alarming as …

Embracing Freshness and The Local Food Landscape

In recent years, the farm-to-table movement has experienced a surge in popularity, capturing the hearts and palates of consumers around the world. This trend…

Rotational Grazing is a Cornerstone of Regenerative Ranching

Short video rotating the cows from one area of pasture to another. Why? Rotating them keeps them on fresh pasture, away from where they previously were.

Harnessing Nature’s Balance

Cattle ranches are an integral part of agriculture, but they are often associated with concerns about emissions. However, there's an intriguing aspect to this story – carbon sequestration, a natural process with potential benefits for our environment that...

Seems the phrase "Regenerative Farming" is getting tossed around a lot in some agricultural circles and messaging to consumers and their food choices.

This post will attempt to answer the question, "What is Regenerative Farming?". As you might imagine from the post title and the image, it's all about the soil…

Good Old Fashioned, Regenerative, Adaptive Grazing Practices

We raise cattle using old-fashioned, common sense, time tested, regenerative, adaptive farming practices where cattle roam free, daily, for their entire lives.