Producer

Singing Pastures practices regenerative agriculture to improve soil, our foundation for clean water, abundant wildlife, and a greener planet. We are committed to creating healthy, delicious food in partnership with the planet. Our name comes straight from nature—the constant song and cacophony of activity from animals that call the farm home. From birds and frogs to insects and fish, they all play a role in keeping the land healthy.

John Arbuckle is a 9th generation farmer. Through his own family stories, he came to understand that the way people farm changes every generation, often quite dramatically. Up until World War II, almost all family farms were chemical free. Since then, pork production has changed from small, family farms to large, industrial confinement operations. Ninety-eight percent of all pork produced in America now comes from these factory farms, not independent farmers. John and Holly chose to go back to raising animals like our ancestors, on green grass without growth stimulants, antibiotics, and GMOs.

As farmers, our journey learning about and practicing Regenerative Agriculture evolved over many years. In time, it became clear that Regenerative Agriculture is the way to tie together our love for the planet and our path in farming.

Unlike corporate factory farms, we raise our animals outdoors on green grass. Rather than put them in one pasture for the season, we mimic nature by moving them every few days.