From the Ranch

Stories from the farm, recipes, tips for cooking our products, and insights about sustainable agriculture.

Another Sheep Surprise
Ranch Happenings

Another Sheep Surprise

Just when we thought we were settled in for the rest of the winter, as far as the sheep are concerned... I wound up flat on my back in the middle of the ewe flock. Now I need names for a troublesome ewe and her new lamb.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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New Year, New(born) Life, New Plans
Livestock & Meat

New Year, New(born) Life, New Plans

We welcomed the very first livestock births on the farm, just as we put the wrap on our first year operating in Wisconsin.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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How and Why We Started Our Wisconsin Farm
Regenerative Ag & Permaculture

How and Why We Started Our Wisconsin Farm

Our founders talk about the why and how of starting a farm with the purpose of passing it on to new regenerative farmers.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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October Recipe: Pulled Pork
Livestock & Meat

October Recipe: Pulled Pork

There's nothing quite like the smell of slow-cooked pulled pork filling the kitchen as the days get shorter and temperatures fall. Our woodland pastured shoulder roast is the ideal cut for this dish.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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September Recipe: Fårikål (Lamb and Cabbage Stew)
Livestock & Meat

September Recipe: Fårikål (Lamb and Cabbage Stew)

Fårikål is the national dish of Norway. It even has its own feast day on the last Thursday in September. This simple dish of layers of lamb, cabbage and black peppercorns is a perfect way to welcome the first cool days of fall.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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First Lamb Harvest
Livestock & Meat

First Lamb Harvest

We just picked up our first processed lamb! If you've never tried lamb before, this is a great time to give it a try. Order online or visit us at the farmer's market.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Regenerative Livestock Internship
Ranch Happenings

Regenerative Livestock Internship

Come work and learn with the expert crew at Wild Type Ranch. Fall internship available Sept-Dec.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Come Farm With Us!
Ranch Happenings

Come Farm With Us!

Wild Type Ranch, LLC is looking to bring 1 or more farmers into our diversified regenerative operation in Dane County, WI.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Kiss the Ground! We got a Grant!
Regenerative Ag & Permaculture

Kiss the Ground! We got a Grant!

Wild Type Ranch is the fortunate recipient of a regenerative improvement grant from Kiss the Ground!

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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First Animals Arrive!
Ranch Happenings

First Animals Arrive!

Honoring the life and contribution of all of our livestock is central to our approach to stewardship.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Home Sweet Farm
Ranch Happenings

Home Sweet Farm

Tears come unbidden. I find myself sobbing; the single word "home" resonating with each heartbeat. The land already has a hold on my soul.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Ranch Happenings

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Farming is easier with good partners. Meet the team at Wild Type Ranch!

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Forbes gets Regenerative
Regenerative Ag & Permaculture

Forbes gets Regenerative

There is a growing demand among brands for regeneratively produced ingredients, focusing on soil health and biodiversity.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Wild Type Ranch, Northern Edition Part 1: Starting with Why
Philosophy

Wild Type Ranch, Northern Edition Part 1: Starting with Why

Moving an entire ranch from Texas to Wisconsin is a VERY BIG endeavor. Here's some of the Why's behind our move.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Regen Practices for Carbon Negative Agriculture
Regenerative Ag & Permaculture

Regen Practices for Carbon Negative Agriculture

Carbon sequestration and emission reductions from widespread adoption of regenerative practices can result in a GHG-negative Ag Industry.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Equine Adaptive Grazing-Implementation and Learnings
Regenerative Ag & Permaculture

Equine Adaptive Grazing-Implementation and Learnings

Two of the key attributes of a regenerative farmer are being observant and being adaptable.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Why Equine Adaptive Grazing?
Regenerative Ag & Permaculture

Why Equine Adaptive Grazing?

Even one animal can overgraze a multi-acre pasture by selectively grazing and re-grazing the same favorite plant.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Control Knobs for Resilience
Philosophy

Control Knobs for Resilience

Roll up your sleeves and do what you can to improve our future through making our present more sustainable, regenerative, kind and connected.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Celebrate Microbes!
Soils

Celebrate Microbes!

Soil without biology is just dirt.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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Soil is a System-SHA Day 3
Soils

Soil is a System-SHA Day 3

Agriculture can be a positive for the environment and for the lives of those involved as producers, consumers and inhabitants.

Sara FaivreSara Faivre
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