What is Regenerative Farming?
Regenerative farming is more than a method—it’s a mindset rooted in restoration. At Intentional Farms, we believe in giving back more than we take. That means prioritizing practices that rebuild soil health, increase biodiversity, and restore natural ecosystems. Inspired by the rhythms of nature and guided by Biblical stewardship, we’re working to regenerate the land for future generations while raising high-quality, nutrient-dense food.
Regenerative farming is more than a buzzword—it’s a commitment to leaving the land better than we found it. For us, that means:
- Building soil health naturally, not depleting it with chemicals.
- Using animals to mimic nature’s patterns and heal the land.
- Viewing stewardship as an act of worship, honoring the Creator through creation care.
Rotational Grazing & Livestock
We follow a rotational grazing model that mimics how herds move in the wild. Our livestock are regularly moved across pastures in tight-knit groups, allowing land to rest, recover, and regenerate between grazings. This not only improves forage quality but also reduces disease and supports animal health naturally. By managing our herds this way, we encourage a thriving ecosystem—above and below the soil.
Different animals bring different gifts to the land:
- Sheep thrive on briars and brambles that cattle won’t touch.
- Cattle graze grasses and cycle nutrients back into the soil.
- Hogs root through forest understory, opening new ground.
- Chickens follow behind, spreading fertility and controlling pests.
By rotating animals frequently, we keep forage fresh, soils fertile, and ecosystems balanced.
Animal Welfare
We believe animals deserve to live as God intended—in the open air, on fresh pasture, with clean air, clean water, freedom to express their natural behaviors, and space to thrive.
Our livestock are never confined to feedlots or treated as commodities. We don’t crowd them into barns or rely on any medications. Instead, we choose hardy breeds, natural feeds, and care practices that keep them strong and healthy. We raise them with compassion, attentiveness, and dignity.
Our care model focuses on preventative health, clean environments, and gentle handling. When you choose food from Intentional Farms, you're supporting humane, intentional farming.
Every animal has a purpose in restoring the land—and in nourishing families.
Soil Health & Land Reclamation
When we arrived, the farm was cluttered with debris, tires, and brush. Since then, we’ve cleared over 300 trees, hauled away 342 tires, and dug new ponds.
Healthy soil is the foundation of everything we do. We use mob grazing and minimal soil disturbance to increase organic matter, water retention, and microbial activity. Much of our farm is focused on reclaiming land and bringing it back to life—one field at a time. We view soil not as dirt, but as a living organism worthy of care and respect.
Today, we continue restoring the land by:
- Spreading natural mineral supplements like Sea-90 to unlock nutrients.
- Planting diverse forages that support both livestock and soil biology.
- Using low-input, natural practices to reduce dependence on chemicals.
Healthy soil grows healthy food—and that benefits everyone.