Rhythm of the Pasture (May 19)

Mountain Run Farm‘s Ben and Carly Coleman have been local pioneers in direct-to-consumer sales, holistic land management, and pasture-based animal husbandry for two decades. The journey from a dis-integrated to an ecological, whole-systems approach to farming has been full of hard-won lessons and hopeful progress toward healing the land. Fast forward to today and Mountain Run Farm is also host to a unique collaboration of multiple farm operations – including Restoration Acres Farm, owned by Matt and Rachel Palma. The Palmas and Colemans both raise their pastured animals toward a common goal of regenerating a cycle of health – from soil to grasses, to animals, meat, and to people.

Join us Tuesday, May 19 (6-8pm) at Mountain Run Farm for a Land & Table community potluck and enlightening pasture walk. Come learn about multi-species rotational grazing systems, and what raising healthy pasture-based meats can look like. We’ll follow Ben Coleman (Mountain Run Farm) and Matt Palma (Restoration Acres) as we survey broiler chickens, pastured pigs, sheep, horses, and cows. We’ll also discuss: how cows identify the right mix of plants to eat, bob-white and quail attraction and more – all topped off with a beautiful Sedalia sunset. Bring your walking boots and get inspired.