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A herd of reddish-brown and white cattle closely grouped together in a pasture, grazing under natural sunlight. The cows are part of a regenerative grazing system designed to improve soil health and increase forage productivity.
Environment

Pounding on Pastures: Why We Graze the Way We Do

At Tyner Pond Farm, we’ve always believed that the way animals are raised directly impacts the land, the environment, and ultimately, the food we...
Post by Chris Baggott
Feb 13 2025
Alan Savory and Chris Baggott studying holistic management practices in an open field in Zimbabwe
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Alan Savory's Insights on Rainfall: Effective vs. Ineffective

At Tyner Pond Farm, our approach to regenerative farming is greatly influenced by Alan Savory and the Savory Institute. Their teachings on holistic management...
Post by Chris Baggott
Jul 05 2024
Close-up of cattle grazing in diverse, nutrient-rich pastures at Tyner Pond Farm.
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Methane Mitigation and the Holistic Approach: A Tyner Pond Farm Perspective

The issue of methane emissions from cattle, particularly those in CAFO's, highlights two contrasting approaches to problem-solving: the reductionist and the holistic. Reductionist thinking,...
Post by Chris Baggott
Jul 01 2024
Grass Fed Beef, Local Farm, Indiana Grasslands
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Why Tyner Pond Farm's Focus is on Grassland

Grassland ecosystems, like prairies and savannahs, have a substantial amount of their biomass below the ground in the form of roots. These root systems...
Post by Chris Baggott
Dec 12 2023
Farmers from Tyner Pond farm with our Grassfed Cattle in Indiana
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Are Grass-Fed Cows Actually Grass-Fed? Getting to the Truth

Early Morning With Cattle Are Grass-Fed Cows Actually Grass-Fed? In recent years, there's been a significant push towards sustainable and ethical food sourcing, with...
Post by Chris Baggott
Sep 27 2023
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Finding Common Ground: The Diverse Motivation of Local GrassFed Beef Consumers

People are often surprised when we discuss who our customers are.  It's easy to dismiss what we're doing as "only for rich people" or...
Post by Chris Baggott
Jul 28 2023
Grassfed Beef, Methane, Regenerative Farming
Environment

Regenerative Cattle Farming: Embracing Practices that Mitigate Methane and Carbon Emissions

In recent years, the environmental impact of cattle farming has become a hot topic, often vilified for its perceived contribution to climate change through...
Post by Chris Baggott
Jul 24 2023

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