Regenerative farming conserves rare cattle breeds
Spring calving season ushers in new Ancient White Parks and English Longhorns
Ayrshire Farm’s spring calving herd is shown on March 15.
As the days grow longer and the temperatures warm, Ayrshire Farm comes alive with sustainable and regenerative activity. Already, more than 30 of 45 Ancient White Park and English Longhorn calves have been born this year, dotting our organic fields with what we like to call “pasture pearls” — a nod to the youngsters’ bright-white coloring.
This year’s crop of calves is helping ensure the continued existence of two rare and endangered breeds for future generations. Only a handful of farms in the U.S. raise Ancient White Parks, and Ayrshire is one of just two with English Longhorns. We raise these heritage-breed animals because they possess certain traits that allow them to thrive outdoors on open pasture, without the added inputs of intense agriculture. These qualities also produce better flavor, better marbling, and help maintain a healthy genetic pool.
By joining heritage-breed livestock with Certified Humane® and Organic regenerative farming, we provide food that’s better for people, animals and the planet.
