REP PROVISIONS BLOG — conservation ranching

Join us in saying hello to milkweed, and goodbye to monocultures. Synonymous with regeneration, the monarch butterfly symbolizes transformation, hope, and rebirth. It’s captured the hearts of people, evoked stories, rituals, ceremonies, and awe for centuries.  As a regenerative meat company, our newest initiative to generate habitat and food for this brilliant butterfly feels more like a partnership, than a one sided exchange. If we’re going to transform our food system as one that heals instead of hurting our planet, people, and all living creatures on it, we’re going to need all the help we can get.  For each Verified...

  Dr. Forrest Pritchard, co-founder of Monarch Watch, notes that monarch butterfly populations are in decline due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use – especially the use of neonicotinoid insecticides. The good news? Regenerative agricultural practices can not only help boost monarch populations, but also improve soil health, sequester carbon, and support other pollinators like bees and wasps in your area. Learn more about our efforts to restore monarch migration habitat through regenerative agriculture! What IS regenerative agriculture? It’s a simple idea, but one that’s often overlooked by conventional farmers. Simply put, it means taking care of your...

What exactly does regenerative mean? And why should we be concerned about sustainability in our food systems? The answers may surprise you...

Authored by Anthony Hauck A fenceline that a half-century ago had 12 meadowlarks today may only have six. If trends continue, in 25 years, on that same fenceline, there may only be three. Eastern Meadowlarks, in particular, are vulnerable to climate impacts, with a worst-case scenario of eventually losing 37 percent of their current range, mainly across the southern Great Plains and the Southeast.  You won’t find those missing Eastern or Western Meadowlarks on the side of a milk carton. (These close bird relatives are remarkably similar in colors and pattern, with each recognized by its very different song and callnotes.)...