What is a resilient ecosystem?

In an age when our food systems feel increasingly disconnected from the Earth, regenerative farming is a radical return—an ancient-future solution to some of our most pressing challenges.

At its core, regenerative farming is about working with nature, rather than extracting from it. It’s about healing soil, capturing carbon, holding water, and raising food in a way that supports the long-term health of land, animals, and people.

Enter Carter Country Meats.
Based in Tensleep, Wyoming, RC Carter is running a 4th generation cattle ranching business, doing more than producing exceptional beef—they're stewarding land. Their cattle are raised on rotational grazing systems on BLM land that mimic the natural movements of wild herds, restoring soil biology, increasing grassland vitality, and significantly improving the land’s ability to retain water.

RC’s work has data to back up what he is doing —

• Soil organic matter has surged to 5%, representing a remarkable 2.44% increase in 4 years.

• Regenerative agriculture practices, paired with intentional animal grazing, have driven this progress.

• Water storage capacity has skyrocketed by 27,800,000 gallons, amplifying the land's resilience.

Why does that matter?
Because healthy soil holds water like a sponge—slowing runoff, reducing erosion, and replenishing aquifers. When soil is alive and rich in organic matter, it becomes a natural reservoir. This means more resilient ecosystems, fewer droughts, and cleaner waterways.

And the meat?
This isn’t your average supermarket steak. Carter Country’s beef is deeply nourishing. Raised without hormones, on diverse grasses and open pastures, this meat contains higher levels of essential nutrients like omega-3s, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and fat-soluble vitamins. It’s real food—medicine for the body, made possible by honoring the Earth.

We are honored to welcome R.C. Carter of Carter Country Meats to Cascade 2025, where he’ll speak about redesigning food systems from the inside out. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a rancher who is bridging ecology, economy, and ethics through the act of raising animals.

And yes—you’ll get to taste it.
Carter Country Beef will be served at our Saturday evening Farm to Table dinner—a true communion with food that’s raised with reverence.

Because nourishment is not just what we eat. It’s how we live, how we tend, and how we give back to the Earth that gives us everything.