February 19, 2026

As below so above

The further we go down the rabbit hole of farming, especially regenerative farming, the deeper below ground we go. What started as maximizing feed and feeding capacity so we could feed all our animals while trying to not destroy our pastures, turned into curiosity about the life below ground that makes all of this happen. From the microbiome in the human body, this year (2026) were looking at the microbiome below our feet.

We started in 2025. Taking soil samples, forage samples, feed samples. Taking pictures of the plants above the ground, the roots, the soil itself. We hired a soil consultant to help us make sense of all the data we got back. This year we will put all that infomation into action. See where our soils are lacking. What we need to make the system work and then apply minerals and biologics in their natural form. Not to just get one good growing season, but to support the soil and the microbial life below to work on its own without continuous input from us. We are excited to learn more about the soils that grow the forage for our animals. We're excited to be part of a replicable study that we can share with others. As much as our farm is our own little bubble, we believe that we need more small farms that produce forage, meat and vegetables ethically and as part of a bigger community.