Contribute to the care of the herd

Our ranch is dedicated to providing safe, healthy, natural care for the White Buffalo and the land they call home. As an organic ranch, we use natural, environmentally responsible products and practices whenever possible.

The following ongoing needs help us maintain the ranch, protect the herd, care for our equipment and buildings, and give the land time to rest.

Hay and Feed

• Five months of quality hay for the buffalo
• Hay delivery and transportation
• Hay storage and protection
• Supplemental feed when needed
• Natural mineral supplements
• Mineral and salt licks

Because of changing soil and climate conditions, our land needs time to rest rather than being used continuously for hay production. Purchasing approximately five months of hay allows our fields to recover and protects the long-term health of the soil.

Buffalo Health and Care

• Annual vaccinations and veterinary care
• Natural worming and parasite-control products
• Natural and organic fly sprays
• Natural insect and pest control
• First-aid and animal-care supplies
• Hoof, wound, and skin-care supplies
• Veterinary emergency fund
• Calf and seasonal herd-care supplies

As an organic ranch, we prefer natural products whenever they are appropriate and safe for the herd.

Pasture and Land Maintenance

• Mowing and grass cutting
• Brush and weed control
• Pasture maintenance
• Soil restoration and improvement
• Grass and native pasture seed
• Natural soil amendments
• Field rotation and pasture restoration
• Tree and brush trimming around fences and buildings

Allowing portions of our land to rest is essential. Healthy soil produces healthier pasture and helps keep the ranch sustainable for future generations of buffalo.

Fence Maintenance and Safety

Strong fencing is essential to the safety of a buffalo ranch.

• Regular fence inspections
• Fence repairs
• Replacement fence posts
• Wire and fencing materials
• Gates and gate repairs
• Fence tools and hardware
• Water-gap maintenance
• Storm, erosion, and fallen-tree repairs
• Vegetation clearing along fence lines

Water Systems

Clean, dependable water is essential for the herd.

• Water-gap maintenance
• Water tank and trough repairs
• Water lines, hoses, valves, and fittings
• Well and pump maintenance
• Water-trough cleaning
• Backup water-storage supplies
• Emergency water-system repairs

Buildings and Ranch Repairs

Several ranch buildings need routine upkeep to remain safe, functional, and protected from the weather.

• Interior and exterior painting
• Minor building repairs
• Barn repairs
• Hay-storage repairs
• Roof and gutter maintenance
• Doors, windows, locks, and hardware
• Weatherproofing and sealing
• Electrical and plumbing repairs

Our residence is in good condition and requires only minor routine maintenance.

Tractor, Mowers, Four-Wheeler, and Ranch Equipment

Our tractor, mowers, and four-wheeler are essential for mowing, maintaining pasture, checking fences and water gaps, moving supplies, and caring for the herd.

• Tractor maintenance and repairs
• Tractor oil and filters
• Hydraulic fluids
• Lubricants and grease
• Transmission and equipment fluids
• Replacement filters, belts, hoses, and small parts
• Fuel and fuel-system maintenance
• Mower maintenance and repairs
• Replacement mower blades
• Tires and batteries
• Chains, tools, and general ranch equipment
• Weed trimmers and brush-cutting equipment
• Chainsaw maintenance and supplies
• Hay-moving and storage equipment
• Four-wheeler maintenance and repairs
• Four-wheeler oil changes and fluids
• Four-wheeler tires and batteries
• Four-wheeler belts, brakes, filters, and replacement parts
• Four-wheeler fuel and routine servicing

Properly maintained equipment helps us care for the buffalo and the land safely and efficiently.

Herd Handling and Safety

• Gates and heavy-duty livestock panels
• Corral and handling-area repairs
• Chute maintenance
• Safety equipment for ranch workers and volunteers
• Heavy-duty ropes, chains, and ranch hardware
• Emergency repair supplies

Organic Ranch Supplies

Because we are committed to natural and organic ranch practices, we especially welcome help with:

• Organic fly and insect control
• Natural parasite-control products
• Natural pasture treatments
• Organic soil amendments
• Environmentally safe cleaning products
• Natural animal-care products

Seasonal and Emergency Needs

• Winter preparation supplies
• Storm cleanup
• Emergency fence repairs
• Backup water supplies
• Generator or emergency power needs
• Fire-safety equipment
• Emergency veterinary expenses
• Unexpected tractor, mower, four-wheeler, or ranch-equipment repairs

Volunteer Help

Support does not always have to be financial. We are also grateful for experienced volunteers who can help with:

• Mowing
• Fence inspection and repair
• Painting
• Minor carpentry and building repairs
• Brush clearing
• Ranch cleanup
• Hay handling
• General property maintenance

Every contribution—whether hay, supplies, equipment maintenance, professional services, volunteer labor, or financial support—helps us care for the White Buffalo and the land that sustains them.

When we care for the land, the land can continue to care for the buffalo.

Peace in the Valley, Love in Our Hearts, and We All Become One.