Etta Hills Farm - A Powerflex Partner Providing Guidance to Ranchers Everywhere
Powerflex Fence is pleased to announce our partnership with Etta Hills Farm, one of the leading regenerative agriculture farms and education centers in the USA. Etta Hills uses both permanent and temporary fence tools such as what Powerflex provides, so a natural partnership has evolved as we seek to further expand grazing education. Etta Hills has proven pivotal to production and education around adaptive and regenerative grazing, and we're proud to be coordinating with them to further expand grazing awareness. Located in Mississippi, Etta Hills Farm demonstrates what can be achieved when agriculture meets ecological stewardship. Here's a dive into what makes this farm not just a producer of food, but a leader in the regenerative agriculture movement.
"In just a few short years, we have witnessed the remarkable transformation of our land. By embracing a diverse biological impact through the integration of multiple livestock species, we've developed a regenerative system that not only supports the health of our environment but also provides our community with high-quality beef, pork, lamb, and eggs."
The Start of Etta hills
Founded by Dr. Allen Williams, a name synonymous with regenerative agriculture, and the entrepreneurial spirit of Craig & Lili Foster, Etta Hills Farm began its journey in 2021. Their goal was to transform a piece of land, once a rodeo venue and timber cutover, into a thriving ecosystem that benefits both the land and its people. The goal they set out on was to heal the earth while creating a legacy of stewardship, education, and innovation.
forging the pillars of adaptive grazing
At Etta Hills, the approach to farming is rooted in enhancing soil health and promoting biodiversity. The land purchased for the farm was formerly a Rodeo Arena and timber cutover, and has now been transformed into a thriving grass factory focused on soil health and nutritional food.
By tapping into community and education programs, Etta Hills brings their knowledge and awareness around adaptive grazing to the public. Engagement with the local community is a emphasis with the farm, and so is the way in which to maintain a flexible pasture fencing system.
We recommend you to look into the documentary series Roots So Deep, which explores the practices and the philosophies that are required to have a truly dynamic adaptive grazing system.
focusing on phytonutrients as the output
A strong grazing system observes inputs and outputs. What goes in to the soil, and what comes out. What energy is required to produce the food, and what surplus of energy is created from that effort. But Etta Hills is not just focusing on the inputs/outputs farming in itself, but also that around health. The final output of a good grazing system is phytonutrient dense food that is vital to health. Etta Hills understands that these phytonutrients are the final product, and better health is the final result.
You can read much more about how phtyonutrients tie into both health and adaptive grazing by checking the Etta Hills Blog, where they right extensively about phytonutrients and the role they play in the grass.
"Dr. Stephan Van Vliet and his team at Utah State University, along with the Bionutrient Food Association, have conducted extensive research on the benefits of phytonutrients. Their studies reveal that the phytochemical richness of food is directly influenced by agricultural practices, particularly the difference between conventional and regenerative farming..."
Conclusion
Etta Hills Farm is an example of the type of farm Powerflex seeks to serve, that which wishes to create a strong grazing plan that allows the animals, land, and people to thrive. There are many customers who rave about the quality of Etta Hills pastured meat, and that more than anything is a strong testament to the quality of what they do. The horizon of modern grazing is upon us, and it's educators like Etta Hills who will help to bring it to light through practice, content production, education, and health.
For anyone interested in where food comes from, or the broad implications of farming, Etta Hills Farm offers more than just a product; it offers a philosophy, a community, and a look into what agriculture can be.
We encourage you to engage with their content to receive special discounts with Powerflex. Explore their website, blog, facebook page, video productions, and better yet, visit one of their educational events as they actively engage with the community.
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