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PINE RIVER RANCH
Established in 1997
Organic Certification 2004– Closed Herd
Owners: Amos and Heidi Brielmann
Telephone: (807) 483-7717
MAIN OPERATION
Pine River Ranch is an organic beef cow-calf operation.
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Grazing management consulting -
Farm management consulting -
Supplying district with innovative operational tools (ex. Specialized electric fencing, solar powered water systems, cattle handling systems etc)
Grazing Methods
Pulse grazing (intensive managed grazing IMG)
Paddocks adapted to herd sizes
Water -> dugouts, pumping, waterlines, all solar powered
Riparian zones and streams are all fenced off
PAST AND CURRENT PROJECTS
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CFWIP projects (preventing contamination of water sources and community involvement) -
Greencover Canada Demonstration Project (community and school involvement, environmental stewardship for future generations) -
Premier Award for environmental stewardship in 2006 -
Grazing Mentorship through OCA -
compost (organic) -
TESA award in 2009
CROPS AND SOIL
Compost (certified organic)
Organic hay
Organic fertilizer
PHILOSOPHY ON ORGANIC FARMING
It is about taking care of the earth/soil and preserving it for future generations of farmers. The practice is also environmentally friendly and a better method for preserving farm land. The organic beef product provides an alternative for the consumer.
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