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 Recipes. Regenerative Farming. Trusted Suppliers. Books.

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Whether you're looking for information about how to start a regenerative farm or interested in  organic gardening, hungry for healthy recipes, looking for organic gardening and farming supplies or high quality tools, homesteading advice, helping save endangered farm animals, or other ways to Graze Against The Machine®, you'll find it here on our resource page.
Regenerative Farming Fundamentals
Videos & Podcasts
Recipes
Recommended Books & Apps
Trusted Suppliers
Trusted Partners
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Regenerative Farming Fundamentals


  • What is Regenerative Farming? Examples and insights into our approach to regenerative farming
  • Regenerative Farming Fundamentals at Ozark Akerz Videos - Check out our YouTube Playlist to learn more about the how to farm regeneratively and how it benefits the ecology and economy at Ozark Akerz.
  • Free Download: Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the link to our free 38-page guide to growing your own Food & Medicine.
  • For Educators: Visit the Educators page for resources to teach kids about farm therapy, food systems, why Pineywoods Cattle are endangered and more.
  • How Dung Beetles Make the Farm Healthier: Dung Beetles are natures fertilizers and can save farmers thousands of dollars a year.
  • Creating a Business Around Pineywoods Cattle: From management practices to marketing, this article appeared in the Livestock Conservancy. Note that this article is a snapshot in time, we learn something new every year and our practices change accordingly.
  • Learn why Pineywoods Cattle are a good choice for Regenerative Farms.
  • How Pineywoods Appetite is helping us meet some of our regenerative farming goals.
  • Plants For Biodiversity and a Changing Climate: Ozark Akerz Regenerative Farm supports over 540 species of  reptiles, insects, fungi, plants, birds, mammals and more. Learn how we've increased biodiversity and are planting varieties that can adapt to warmer temperatures
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Videos and Podcasts


Check our YouTube Channel for more videos.
  • Conservation and Biodiversity: Learn about the partnership between Pineywoods Cattle and Trees and how we use the iNaturalist and iTree Canopy Apps to track biodiversity and carbon capture on the farm.
  • Plumed Serpent Podcast: Farmer Mike shares his insights and thoughts about regenerative farming, animals and plants, nature connection, culture and empowerment with host Isabelle Blume on the Plumed Serpent podcast
  • For Kids: Watch Farm Tales with Rocky the Pineywoods Bull, then color your favorite heritage breed farm animal
  • Physical Disabilities: Think it’s impossible to get around on the farm if you’re paralyzed? Marcus explains the challenges of and shares resources for disabled farmers and veterans in North Carolina.
  • Heritage Breeds: This video is an introduction to Heritage Breed farm animals, why they are instrumental to regenerative farming and shares resources to how you can get involved
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Recipes


Pecan Pesto - A locally adapted favorite
More recipes
  • Easy and Tasty Pineywoods Beef Jerky
  • The Perfect Thanksgiving Seasoning
  • Bacon-wrapped Smoked Radishes
  • The Best Pineywoods Beef Roast Recipe
  • Mesquite-smoked Hot Pepper Sauce
  • Danish Jul Time – Æbleskiver, Gløgg og Julehjerter
  • Sue Baby’s Marinade and BBQ Sauce
  • Pineywoods Beef Liver Pate with Bacon, Rosemary & Thyme
Our farm cat Lemmy lying on a shelf next to cookbooks

Reecommended Books & Apps


Apps
  • iNaturalist:  We use this app almost every day! It helps us record, identify, and track the biodiversity at Ozark Akerz. https://www.inaturalist.org/
  • iTree Canopy: We used iTree Canopy to help us determine the amount of Carbon that is sequestered by trees at Ozark Akerz, over 800,000 lbs every year! https://canopy.itreetools.org/
  • Visit NC Farms App: Connects residents and visitors in North Carolina with local farms & fisheries, local food & drink, farmers markets & u-pick, value-added through local shops, farm stays & lodging, tours & trails and special agricultural events across NC. https://visitncfarmstoday.com/
Books that inspire our Regenerative Farming Journey.
  • Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants – Prof. Robin Wall Kimmerer
  • Indigenous Food Sovereignty in the United States: Restoring Cultural Knowledge, Protecting Environments and Regaining Health – Edited by Devon A. Mihesuah and Elizabeth Hoover
  • IWÍGARA: The Kinship of Plants and People, American Indian Ethnobotanical Traditions and Science – Enrique Salmón
  • Wisdom of the Elders: Honoring Sacred Native Visions of Nature – David Suzuki and Peter Knutson
  • Cherokee Plants: Their uses - a 400 year history. Paul B. Hamel and Mary U. Chiltoskey
  • The Natural Way of Farming: The Theory and Practice of Green Philosophy – Masanobu Fukuoka
  • Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us About Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom – Fred Provenza
  • Eat Like the Animals: What Nature Teaches Us About the Science of Healthy Eating – David Raubenheimer, PhD and Stephen J. Simpson, PhD
  • Raising With the Moon: The Complete Guide to Gardening and Living by the Signs of the Moon – Jack R. Pyle and Taylor Reese
Books that inspire food, beer and other concoctions in the farmhouse kitchen
  • Mountain Medicine: The Herbal Remedies of Tommie Bass – Darryl Patton
  • Nourishing Broth: An Old-Fashioned Remedy for the Modern World – Sally Fallon and Kayla T Daniel PhD, CCN
  • Nourishing Traditions: The cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats – Sally Fallon and Mary G. Enig, PhD
  • Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition and Craft of Live-Culture Foods – Sandor Ellix Katz
  • The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from Around the World - Sandor Ellix Katz
  • Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes – Kristen K Shockney & Christopher Shockney
  • The Wildcrafting Brewer: Creating Unique Drinks and Boozy Concoctions from Nature’s Ingredients – Pascal Baudar
  • Sacred Herbal Healing Beers: The Secrets of Ancient Fermentation – Stephen Harrod Buhner
  • The Art of Natural Cheesemaking: Using Traditional Non-Industrial Methods and Raw Ingredients to Make the World’s Best Cheeses - David Asher
Farmer Mike and one of North Carolina's original organic farmers, Murray Cohen

Trusted Suppliers


Straw, hay, chicken feed and minerals.
  • Reedy Fork Organic Farm - Elon, NC: Non-soy organic chicken feed, alfalfa pellets and minerals https://reedyforkfarm.com/
  • Cohen Organic Farm – Silk Hope, NC: Organic hay and straw http://www.cohenfarm.com/
Seeds, trees and shrubs
  • Sow True Seed – Asheville, NC: Open pollinated and organic vegetable and wildflower seeds. Use this link to get a 5$ coupon. We’ll get a coupon too when you make a purchase.
  • Johnny’s Selected Seeds: Organic seeds https://www.johnnyseeds.com/
  • Century Orchard Farms – Reidsville, NC: Regional Pears, Figs and Apple trees https://www.centuryfarmorchards.com/
  • Missouri Department of Conservation: Native trees and shrubs seedlings: https://mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/tree-seedlings
  • Burntridge Nursery and Orchards – Heirloom Mulberry and Cherry trees https://www.burntridgenursery.com/
Farm supplies, tools, herbs and more
  • Country Farm & Home - Pittsboro, NC: Farm supplies, high quality garden tools, organic herbs and other organic plants https://chathamfarmsupply.com/
  • Earth Tools: High quality garden tools https://www.earthtools.com/garden-tools/
  • Gulland Forge: High Quality Broadforks https://www.gullandforge.com/
  • Scythe Supply: European made scythe blades, stones, snaths etc https://www.scythesupply.com/
  • Daddy Pete's: Organic Mushroom Compost www.daddypetes.com/
  • Coast of Maine : Organic Seed Starer mix and Raised Bed mix coastofmaine.com/
  • HTG Supply – Charlotte, NC: Grow lights https://www.htgsupply.com/
  • Vigne Leather Studio - High quality vegetable tanned belts, bridles, wallets, bags and other leather goods. https://www.vigneleatherstudio.com
Other bits and pieces
  • Lindley Mills – Graham, NC: Organic specialty flour mill. We buy rye and einkorn grains, unbleached bread flour and all-purpose flour for our homemade breads, biscuits, cookies and cakes. Order for pickup or delivery https://www.lindleymills.com/
  • Mountain Rose Herbs: Bulk organic herbs and spices  https://mountainroseherbs.com/
  • Wondercide: Essential-oils based pest control for around the house, pet and people safe. https://www.wondercide.com/
  • S&W Grading: Grading, gravel and mulch www.swgradingnc.com/
Razberry and Ainsley Dorsey from Red Wolf Farms in Cleveland, Georgia

Trusted Partners


The farms and organizations listed below share our ethos and commitment to a healthier and more biodiverse approach to farming.
  • NC Native Ethnobotany: The North Carolina Native American Ethnobotany Project is about maintaining strong, resilient Native American communities through knowledge and environmental stewardship. Their collection of plants is carefully curated with focus on North Carolina native plants and herbs. https://www.ncnativeethnobotany.org/
  • Red Wolf Farms - Cleveland, GA: Health is our main focus and we specialize in rare livestock that was once an abundance here in America when they came here with “new settlers”. Many of our breeds are on The Livestock Conservancy conservation priority list and are listed as “threatened” or “endangered”. https://www.redwolffarms.farm/
  • Utopian Seed Project – Leicester, NC: Non=profit Utopian Seed Projects vision is to develop a regional seed hub that can support, encourage, and celebrate a diverse food system of regionally adapted crops. Three focus areas of southern crops, tropical perennials, and wild/native edibles. Ozark Akerz is trial growing several varieties of Indian potatoes aka. Ground nuts (Apios American) received from Utopian Seed Project. https://theutopianseedproject.org/
  • Livestock Conservancy – Pittsboro, NC: Their mission is to protect endangered livestock and poultry breeds from extinction. Many of America’s once-common farm animals face extinction if we do not take action now. Rare farm animals represent an irreplaceable piece of earth’s biodiversity and offer incredible variety that may be needed for future farms - robust health, mothering instincts, foraging, and the ability to thrive in a changing climate.  These farm animals are a vital part of ensuring food security for our planet – now and for the future. https://livestockconservancy.org/
  • Carolina Farm Stewardship Association – Pittsboro, NC: A farmer-driven non-profit organization that helps people in the Carolinas grow and eat local, organic food by advocating for fair farm and food policies, building systems that family farms need to thrive, and educating communities about local, organic agriculture.  https://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/

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