As we move closer to summer, we’re taking note of what a full spring it has been here at WIR, including our Virtual Ranch Management Series which brought together 38 women from Vermont to California. The conversations were engaging and as diverse as the operations represented. Here’s to looking toward more opportunities for growth and hopefully we will see you at the VRM series this fall! 

 

On the latest episode of Down to Earth, Quivira is joined by Sarah Red-Laird, scientist, storyteller, and founder of Bee Regenerative, who recently led a workshop through WIR’s Community Regrant Initiative.  Sarah teaches bee-friendly practices, including cover-cropping, no-till, and reduction of chemical use, which help farmers and ranchers cultivate both abundant pollinators and healthy soil. Her work includes data collection, storytelling, teaching, doing bee-retreats (beetreats), and nature-based art.

We've had the pleasure of collaborating with Good Meat Project over the years, and this month in honor of national beef month, we wanted to shine a light on one of their most practical tools: the Good Meat® Finder.

 

Whether you're hunting for a pasture-raised cut at your local butcher, a values-aligned restaurant, or a farm that ships right to your door, this nationwide directory makes it easy to find meat that matches what you care about. Filter by practice, business ownership, purchasing option, and more — then click through to a Snapshot to learn the full story behind your food.