The FARM
Jackfish Creek Farm, named after a creek that runs through the farm, is a small mixed farm producing certified organic grain and raising grass (forage) fed/grass-finished Angus beef. We are located just north of Stonewall, Manitoba. Approximately 30% of the property has been dedicated to habitat conservation, meaning this area will remain as forest habitat in perpetuity. As a means to further increase biodiversity in our operation we planted 8000 shelterbelt trees and shrubs and a 2 acre pollinator strip that bisects half the farm. Our aim is to produce environmentally responsible food for Manitobans and beyond using regenerative and holistic practices.
Although Scott has been farming since 2008 we only formally established Jackfish Creek Farm in 2020. With the addition of livestock in 2019, the farm has really started to come alive by having animals on the land. Cattle not only benefit the soil and overall health of the farm, but is a means to offer nutritious and responsible beef for consumers. We hope to grow by incorporating other pasture raised animals in the near future.
As a first generation farm, we are excited to connect with local consumers. If you are interested in learning more about us and our practices, we will be thrilled to hear from you. If you would like to reserve a beef order, click here.
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Farm Gallery
This is the first group of cattle to graze this farm land in more than 50 years.
This crop was a spring seeded mix of peas, fava beans, radishes, oats, sunflowers, soybeans. The mix was designed to improve fertility, deep rooting, and improve soil structure in preparation for our first organic crop.
A view from the top of the bins at the Balmoral farm shortly after we started farming there - lots has changed since then.
A few acres dedicated to perennials to create habitat for insects and other wildlife.
A mixture of 8000 trees and shrubs planted in 2013-2014.
In 2021, we opened up the forest for cattle grazing to clear up some understory and try to encourage forest regeneration through disturbance. We manage by closely monitoring the impacts and moving cattle into new areas when appropriate.
In late 2020, we installed solar panels on the shed to try and produce as much energy as we use.
In 2019 we installed an irrigation system through the middle of our home farm, and established a pollinator strip there to benefit insects and wildlife.
We use bale grazing through the winter months. as a means to import nutrients and organic matter to lower fertility ridges of the farm that were degraded from tillage in the past.