Environmental Practices
South Fort Farms

Our Philosophy

Sustainability means leaving things as good as they are. Regeneration means leaving them better than you found them. Nature has a way of healing itself if given the right conditions — and so do people and ecosystems.


At South Fort Farms, we’re committed to farming in ways that work today, and will continue to work, even better, for generations to come.

Our Practices in Action

Shelterbelts

  • Planting trees to reduce windspeed, catch snow, and provide wildlife habitat.
  • Poplars for fast growth, fruit shrubs for food, flowering trees for pollinators.
  • Benefits: less soil erosion, cooler summers, storm protection, natural beauty.
Black plastic pathways in a grassy field, held down by rocks, under a cloudy sky.
Field of colorful wildflowers, including red poppies, blue cornflowers, and yellow blossoms.

Flower Gardens

  • Wildflower gardens for bees and pollinators.
  • Low water use compared to lawns.
  • Continuous cover and seasonal color.

Reclaimed House

  • Our farmhouse was relocated from Calgary instead of sent to landfill.
  • Now enjoys fresh air and prairie views.
  • Proof that reusing has long-term value.
Bright pink flowers in full bloom, tall grasses, and a blue house.
Pink flower stalk in focus, field of green plants with hints of pink flowers under a blue sky.

Rain Catching

  • Collecting rainwater from rooftops to water gardens.
  • Reduces aquifer use, prevents erosion, and conserves resources.

“Recycled” Chickens

  • Adopted from commercial farms where they were no longer “productive enough.”
  • Now free to roam, forage, and live fuller lives.
  • Thrive on fodder, regain feathers, and enjoy natural behaviors.
Two white chickens with red combs and wattles near a white wall, standing on straw.
Black cows drinking from a tire trough in a snowy field.

Cobett Waterer

  • Uses geothermal ground heat to prevent freezing.
  • Saves power, reduces CO2, and lowers operating costs.
  • More labor upfront, but sustainable long-term.

Solar-Powered Electric Fencing

  • Lightweight, mobile fencing powered by the sun.
  • Perfect for rotational grazing.
  • Seasonal limits managed with planning.
Solar-powered electric fence energizer with a red Speedrite 2000 unit, mounted on a metal frame.
Black cows grazing in tall, dry grass under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.

Rotational Grazing

  • Moving cattle regularly improves soil, plant health, and carbon sequestration.
  • Manure spread naturally across fields.
  • Hooves aerate soil and push organic matter back into the ground.

Multi-Species Perennial Pastures

  • Diverse seed mixes (alfalfa, meadow brome, ryegrass, etc.).
  • Builds biodiversity, soil resilience, and year-round productivity.
  • Supports wildlife like bees, butterflies, and birds.
Field of colorful wildflowers under a bright blue sky, with a barbed wire fence in the background.
Two black cows stand in tall green grass against a blue sky.

Riparian Area Care

  • Electric fencing keeps cattle out of wetlands during vulnerable times.
  • Protects water quality, prevents erosion, and maintains habitat.

Bale Grazing

  • Winter feeding strategy that spreads nutrients naturally.
  • Reduces daily equipment use and fossil fuel consumption.
Black cow standing near hay bale in snow-covered field under a blue sky.
Black cows eating a large patch of bright green sprouts in a field of dry grass.

Feeding Fodder

  • Barley sprout mats grown indoors year-round.
  • Reduces need for grain hauling, water use, and land disturbance.
  • Highly efficient nutrition for livestock with minimal footprint.

Why It Matters

Every choice we make , from how we feed our animals to how we package our products , reflects our belief in leaving the land, animals, and community better than we found them. Regeneration is not just an idea for us; it’s the way we farm.

Be Part of the Regeneration Journey

When you choose products from South Fort Farms, you’re supporting practices that care for the land, animals, and future generations.