What is Regenerative Agriculture?
December 15, 2021
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Heifer Ranch Center for Regenerative Agriculture
A living laboratory committed to science-based, eco-friendly, holistic farming practices.
Our Work
Heifer Ranch Center for Regenerative Agriculture is a working ranch committed to working with nature. We assist small-scale farmers in adopting science-based, eco-friendly, regenerative farming practices that renew the soil and increase biodiversity. We research, experiment, and demonstrate regenerative methods, measure the environmental impacts on partner farms as well as our 1,200-acre ranch, and share our knowledge through in-person and online training opportunities.
Our Projects
- Holistic Management: Learn to manage complexity, the critical importance of plant recovery and how to get your livestock to the right place at the right time with the right behavior
- Farmer Education: Online, onsite and in the field
- Farmer Support: Technical support for farmers in their transition to regenerative farming
- Ecological Outcome Verification: Testing smallholder farmers’ soil and providing guidance in ways to improve their land
- Research & Development: Innovation, improvement, and introduction of regenerative farming processes and products
Heal the Soil, Heal the World
November 10, 2022
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A Sweet Partnership: The Relationship Between Bees and Regenerative Agriculture at Heifer Ranch
May 16, 2023
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Heifer Ranch is located in Perryville, Arkansas, just 40 miles west of Little Rock, where the Heifer International Headquarters is located. The Ranch is the home of Heifer USA, Heifer International’s program in the United States, and an accredited Hub for the Savory Institute, a world leader in regenerative practices.
Heifer Ranch has been part of Heifer International’s mission to end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth since 1971, when it was used as a breeding, holding, and quarantine center for animals being sent to Heifer projects around the world. When Heifer International began sourcing animals for its projects within the countries it served, the Ranch transitioned to an educational center for visitors to learn about and experience a version of Heifer’s global work.
In 2019, Heifer Ranch evolved from facilitating public field trips and a visitors center into a living classroom for farmers to learn about the symbiotic relationship between livestock and the land. Farmer training is also available online. You can access it on Heifer USA’s YouTube Channel.
Our Training
Onsite Training and Events
Holistic management, planned grazing, financial planning, and animal husbandry.
Online Education
Livestream and on-demand videos provide training in regenerative farming methods.
Our Team
Donna Kilpatrick
Director of Regeneration
Christine Hernandez
Livestock Manager
Sam Noble
Poultry Production Specialist
Lizzy Parker
Assistant Rancher
Elijah Lansford
Farmhand
Make a Difference
Help Heifer USA build a fair and equitable food system that is good for the land, livestock, farmers, rural communities, and consumers.
Heifer Ranch Center for Regenerative Agriculture is a project of Heifer USA, an accredited Savory Hub, and partners with Regenerate America.
Contact Us
HeiferRanch@heifer.org
Heifer Ranch Center for Regenerative Agriculture
55 Heifer Rd
Perryville, AR 72126
501.889.7001