Guardian Dogs

Farming daily reminds us that we are part of nature, not separate from it. Particularly with our holistic, natural approach to land stewardship, we respect and work with the natural world. To this end, we must face the trials that come with a natural, pasture-based system, including the presence of...

Shade As Silvopasture

White Oak Pastures has based our land stewardship on Savory Institute's Savannah paradigm. In this system, the ideal composition is 20% shade, 80% pasture. We are working with our Iberian and heritage hogs to create the farm’s 20% shade, silvopasture ecosystem. Our woody polyculture will include...

The Compromises of A Land Steward/Herdsman

As a land steward and herdsman, Will is always making compromises with the long term picture in mind.

Livestock as Landscapers

We use animal impact daily to improve the health of our soils and forage. However, we also use our livestock as landscapers. We frequently use our goat herd to clear shrubbery from vacant lots in downtown Bluffton. If you have visited the farm store, you’ve likely driven by our goats hard at work....

Path to Productivity

Will Harris drew this diagram with a pen on a crumpled piece of paper one August 2016 afternoon. He wanted to visually explain his land management system on the 2500 acres here at White Oak Pastures. Our Multimedia Manager Laura Mortelliti added a few bells and whistles to the imagery, but the...

Seasonal Haylage and Grasses

October and May typically mark the change of season here in our Southwest Georgia subtropical climate. Historically, these months are the driest months and the months when the warm season perennial grasses and the cool season annual grasses swap dominance. This year the seasonal change was delayed...

The Land and The Herd Are Meant To Last Forever

Pig Paddocks

Our Year In Review

“We pray for plenty of good hard work to do, and the strength to do it.” 

Employee Spotlight: Small Ruminant Manager Matthew Cantrell

Ignite the Consumer Revolution for Regenerative Agriculture

Holiday turkeys with a higher purpose

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