The terrain here supports ecologically complex systems, enhanced through responsible management techniques and low-impact production methods.  Dairy cows and beef cattle have grazed here seasonally for more than 100 years, but are now fenced out of critical wetland habitat as part of our restoration efforts.   Beginning in 1985, when we became stewards of this land, we have prioritized forest restoration and sensible land-use. Today, goats provide the basis of our dairy operation, as we've developed an increasingly sustainable relationship with the land while maintaining continuity with the agricultural history of the ranch.

Sophia in the Garden

Willow-Witt Ranch has been breeding, training, raising and selling goats since 1991, supplying Northwest communities with pack goats, milk goats, and goat meat.  Our goats free range through spacious pastures and forestlands, while we protect sensitive wetland areas from browsing altogether.  We've integrated our ranching operation to utilize our plant and animal byproducts in the making of organic compost, which we provide for you to add nutrients to your gardens.  In addition, we raise and sell organically-fed pigs that enjoy an outdoor living area.  These sustainably-raised specialty hogs can be pre-purchased prior to the growing season and are processed each fall.  Every week we also produce fresh goat milk and farm-fresh eggs.  We've implemented a pastured poultry operation including layers and broilers, and we look forward to monitoring what nutrient inputs and health benefits these hens can symbiotically provide for our pastures and livestock.   At this time we are applying for Organic Livestock Production Certification, and passionately believe organic farming makes the difference we need as farmers and consumers. 

Click here to read an article from the Medford Mail Tribune on April 28th, 2008, entitled "Stewardesses of the Land" about the ranch and owners Suzanne Willow and Lanita Witt.

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