Farm Fresh, Regeneratively Grown
Get good food and quality products raised the right way – through regenerative farming that leaves the land better than we found it.
Thanks for visiting Guided Rock Farms!
Guided Rock Farms is a first-generation, family farm run by Benton, Christy, Nora, and Naomi. Following regenerative agriculture practices, we raise sheep, cattle, and small grains in the beautiful northwestern Nebraska prairies. We desire to leave the land we farm in better condition than when we began our term of stewardship.
Regenerative practices that are central to our operation include, minimal tillage, no synthetic inputs, use of cover crops for nutrient cycling and weed control, integration of livestock into cropping systems, planned grazing, and animal and plant diversity. Although not certified, we operate according to USDA organic standards. We are a work in progress, and we are growing, and improving everyday.
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Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy Lives
As part of our regenerative practices, we heavily integrate livestock into our cropping system. We have fallen in love with the Navajo Churro sheep breed because of their beautiful wool, cultural history, hardiness, and independence. They are a heritage breed and part of the Livestock Conservancy and Shave 'Em to Save 'Em program. We shear our own sheep and love to see the beautiful, regenerative cycle of wool. We are members of The Mountains and Plains Fibershed which helps support regional fiber production by connecting textile artists and designers, ranchers and farmers, mills, and retail businesses.
On the cropping side we focus on crops that do well in the semi-arid high plains, including grains like millet, wheat, barley, oats, and peas. We currently offer fresh-milled winter wheat and triticale flour. We are looking to include, heirloom/landrace grains, and perennial grain - and much more; the sky is the limit. Keep checking back for new products.
We know that food grown in healthy soil is healthy food. We also know that the way we farm affects neighbors who live downstream (in our case, down hydraulic gradient), and downwind of us. We strive to love our neighbors by promoting health, both actively (food and fiber) and passively (environmental stewardship).
Our Mission
Guided Rock Farm’s mission is to produce agricultural food and fiber products that:
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Enhance local ecology
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Use management practices focusing on ecosystem mimicry
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Are free of dangerous synthetic inputs
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Are by extension healthier
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Respect the animals involved
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You, the consumer, are proud to buy
Products
Explore our range of fresh produce and artisanal goods sourced directly from Guided Rock Farms. From organic fruits and vegetables to homemade preserves and dairy products, we offer a variety of farm-fresh items for you to enjoy.
Standard Beef
Our cattle are raised according to organic standards and using low-stress handling techniques. The cattle are grass-fed and finished, with their diet mainly consisting of native range and cover crops.
Wool & More
Our wool comes from Navajo Churro sheep, known for their coarse guard hairs and fine undercoat. Raised regeneratively, they support ecosystem health. We offer raw and processed wool, yarn, rugs, sponges, hides, and horn buttons.
Highland Beef
This is a premium beef product that takes a bit longer to get to finishing weight. Highland cattle are well-known for superb finishing on grass. Our beef is grass-fed and finished, and they are handled with low-stress techniques. Their diets consist primarily of native range and cover crops. Our animals are also raised according to organic standards.
Grains & Flour
Our grains and flour come from fields that are regeneratively managed, meaning we focus on soil health (see our practices page). In addition to regenerative practices, we grow our grains organically.
Lamb
Our lamb is grass-fed and finished, and they are handled with low-stress techniques. Navajo Churro lamb is lean, yet exceptionally tender. It has a very mild flavor for those who are hesitant to try lamb. They forage primarily on native range and cover crops. Our sheep are also raised according to organic standards.
Eggs
Our eggs come straight from the pasture, or field, where the hens leave their mobile coop each morning to stretch their wings and free-range all day long.
Breeding Stock
Looking to start your own flock of Navajo Churro? We’re happy to work with you and sell breeding stock. Many of our ewes are registered, and those that are not, are registerable. Navajo Churros are great multi-purpose (fiber, meat, milk) breeds, with top-tier mothering instincts, very infrequent lambing issues, and high parasite resistance. Keep in mind, this breed was developed in the cold, high desert of northern New Mexico, and Arizona, and southern Colorado, and Utah so they tend to be more at home in similar climates (arid, to semi-arid, with cold winters).
Our Practices
Limit soil disturbance
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Keep the soil covered
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Maintain growing plants as often as possible
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Biodiversity
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Integrate livestock
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