Who we are
We are Byron and Dara Burns, founders of The Purple Mockingbird Farm and big fans of the natural world. As it happens, we are also big fans of healthy, delicious, and clean food. Food that is free of chemicals, food that is produced locally, regeneratively, and humanely. You know. Food, the way nature made it. That is the good stuff, and we’re so excited to be collaborating with nature, to bring you our healthy, regenerative, pasture-raised products.
Regenerative Agriculture
At our farm, we practice regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to land management focused on restoring ecosystem health. Following the Savory Institute's principles, we aim to improve ecosystem processes—the water cycle, mineral cycle, energy flow, and community dynamics—by mimicking nature's patterns. This means our livestock, rather than being a burden, play a vital role in restoring grasslands through carefully managed grazing, leading to increased biodiversity, enhanced soil fertility, and improved water infiltration. We believe that by working with nature, not against it, we can produce nutrient-dense beef while simultaneously healing the land.
Choosing our regeneratively raised beef means supporting a farming system that goes beyond minimizing harm; it actively seeks to improve the health of our planet. By focusing on ecosystem processes, we strive to create a thriving environment that benefits our cattle, our soil, and ultimately, you, the consumer. We're committed to transparency and invite you to explore our practices, learn how we manage our grazing, and understand the positive impact of our approach on the environment and the quality of our beef.
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