Carter Ranch
Total Food Score
EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
EverSoil™ Scorecard | Powered by Land EKG® | Verified by SnapLands | Nutrient Data: Utah State University Center for Human Nutrition Studies (July 2026)
Transparent, science-based assessment of soil health, resilience, productivity, and bio-nutrient testing from the Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming
Water Cycling
Carbon capture through productive diverse plant cover
Resilience Score
Overall vitality and productivity of working lands
Carbon Benchmark
5.0% SOM with exceptional carbon pools in soil profile
EverSoil™ Core Metrics Breakdown
Carbon & SOM Progress
EverSoil™ Core Metrics Detail
Biodiversity
4.7/5
Microbial health index capturing unseen soil vitality
Water Cycling
4.6/5
Carbon capture through productive diverse plant cover
Biotic Efficiency
4.4/5
Diversity of active plant activity over time
Mineral Stability
4.3/5
Biological litter and ground cover protection
Soil Land EKG Score Classifications
5/5 - WORLD-CLASS SOIL HEALTH
Soil organic matter significantly exceeds regional baseline, verified carbon sequestration trajectory, comprehensive biodiversity integration, superior water infiltration and retention relative to soil type, exceptional soil resiliency with proven drought/flood resistance, documented climate adaptation capacity, and measurable ecosystem regeneration across operation scale.
4/5 - PREMIUM SOIL PERFORMANCE
Soil organic matter substantially above regional baseline, measurable water retention improvements for soil type, active regenerative practices, good biodiversity indicators, strong soil resiliency with demonstrated stress tolerance, improved buffering capacity against environmental extremes, and proven multi-year positive trajectory.
3/5 - ADVANCED SOIL STEWARDSHIP
Soil organic matter moderately above regional baseline, demonstrated regenerative methods, improving water retention for conditions, emerging biodiversity, moderate soil resiliency with improving stress response, developing climate adaptation strategies, and consistent positive trends over 2-3 years.
2/5 - TRANSITIONING PRACTICES
Soil organic matter slightly above regional baseline, beginning regenerative implementation, basic soil health improvements, limited biodiversity, developing soil resiliency with basic stress mitigation, early-stage climate adaptation efforts, demonstrable departure from conventional methods.
1/5 - BASELINE/CONVENTIONAL
Soil organic matter at or below regional conventional average, standard agricultural practices, limited biological activity, typical chemical input dependency, minimal ecosystem integration, limited soil resiliency with high vulnerability to environmental stress, reactive management during climate extremes.
Latest Nutrient Testing - July 2026
Two Carter Country Meats products from July 2026 were analyzed by the Center for Human Nutrition Studies Lab at Utah State University: the Ancestral Blend (ground beef with organs added) and regular ground beef. Each product's results are its own - they are not interchangeable. Benchmarks are the lab's grass-fed and grain-fed ground beef reference values. All values per 100 g.
Ancestral Blend
Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, July 2026 sample
Ground Beef
Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, July 2026 sample
Benchmarks
Grass-fed benchmark (grain-fed: 8.75:1). Lower is the favorable direction.
Ancestral Blend - Key Nutrients
Percent of daily value per 100 g, Ancestral Blend, July 2026
Vitamin A
67%
About 11x the grass-fed benchmark
Vitamin B12
105%
54% above the grass-fed benchmark
Zinc
35%
Of daily value per 100 g
Copper
21%
Iron and copper 45-83% above benchmarks
Ground Beef - Key Nutrients
Percent of daily value per 100 g, Ground Beef, July 2026
Protein
39%
Of daily value per 100 g
Vitamin B12
45%
Of daily value per 100 g
Zinc
40%
Of daily value per 100 g
Niacin (B3)
30%
15% above the grass-fed benchmark
Ancestral Blend vs the Grass-Fed Benchmark
Percent higher than the lab's grass-fed ground beef benchmark. Utah State University, July 2026 Ancestral Blend sample.
Heavy Metals Screening
Ancestral Blend
0 of 6
Aluminum, arsenic, barium, cadmium, nickel and lead - none detected
Ground Beef
1 of 6
Arsenic, barium, cadmium, nickel and lead not detected; aluminum measured at 0.090 mg per 100 g
Results apply only to the tested July 2026 samples.
What the Tests Also Show
- The Ancestral Blend's saturated fat was higher, and its monounsaturated fat lower, than both benchmarks.
- Regular ground beef's omega-3 content was about 14% below the grass-fed benchmark - its strength is the ratio, not the absolute amount.
- Most B vitamins in regular ground beef were below both benchmarks. The lab's own note: B vitamins, potassium and magnesium are the room for improvement, typically raised by more diverse, legume-rich pasture.
Nutrient Score Classifications
5/5 - OPTIMAL NUTRITIONAL DENSITY
Exceeds developmental requirements across all priority nutrients (iron, zinc, omega-3s, vitamins), verified superior bioavailability, comprehensive micronutrient profile.
4/5 - SUPERIOR NUTRITION
Significantly exceeds baseline in priority developmental nutrients, strong micronutrient diversity, meets or exceeds global standards for child development nutrition.
3/5 - ENHANCED NUTRITION
Measurably above conventional nutrition, good micronutrient presence, meets WHO/FAO minimum requirements with some superior markers for child development.
2/5 - ADEQUATE NUTRITION
Meets basic nutritional standards, acceptable micronutrient levels, satisfies minimum global requirements but limited exceptional markers for optimal development.
1/5 - BASELINE NUTRITION
Standard conventional nutritional profile, meets basic USDA minimums, limited micronutrient diversity, minimal exceptional markers for pediatric developmental optimization.
Total Combined Score
EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
Soil Land EKG Score
PREMIUM SOIL PERFORMANCE
Nutritional Score
ENHANCED NUTRITION
Verified Acres
40,000
acres
Key Insights
Strengths
- • Exceptional soil organic matter (5.0%)
- • Outstanding carbon sequestration practices
- • Omega-6:3 ratio of 1.43:1 (Ancestral Blend) and 1.82:1 (ground beef), July 2026
- • Ancestral Blend: none of six tested heavy metals detected (July 2026)
- • Excellent mineral density (zinc, iron, B12)
Total Combined Score Classifications
9.0 - 10.0: WORLD-CLASS EXCELLENCE
"Industry-defining performance setting new standards for regenerative nutrition"
Exceptional achievement across both soil health and nutritional density. Soil organic matter significantly exceeds regional baseline, with verified carbon sequestration, exceptional resiliency, and comprehensive biodiversity. Nutritional profile exceeds developmental requirements across all priority nutrients. Represents the pinnacle of regenerative agriculture with measurably superior food quality outcomes that set industry benchmarks.
8.0 - 8.9: PREMIUM LEADERSHIP
"Outstanding performance demonstrating comprehensive excellence"
Superior performance in both environmental stewardship and nutritional quality. Soil organic matter substantially above regional baseline with strong resiliency and proven ecosystem regeneration. Nutritional density significantly exceeds baseline across priority developmental nutrients. Demonstrates advanced regenerative practices with documented benefits to both land health and human nutrition. Top-tier sustainable agriculture performance.
7.0 - 7.9: EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
"Exceptional environmental stewardship with superior nutritional outcomes"
Strong achievement across both categories with particular excellence in one or both areas. Soil organic matter moderately above regional baseline with improving resiliency and emerging biodiversity. Nutritional profile measurably above conventional meeting or exceeding global child development standards. Significantly outperforms conventional agriculture in both ecosystem health and food quality. Clear commitment to regenerative excellence.
6.0 - 6.9: ABOVE STANDARD
"Good environmental practices with solid nutritional quality"
Consistently above-average performance in both soil health and nutrition. Soil organic matter slightly above regional baseline with developing resiliency and basic biodiversity improvements. Nutritional profile modestly above conventional with good micronutrient presence meeting WHO/FAO minimums. Shows meaningful improvement over standard agricultural methods with measurable benefits to both environmental impact and food quality. Solid foundation for continued advancement.
5.0 - 5.9: MEETING STANDARDS
"Baseline performance with potential for improvement"
Meets basic requirements in both categories but lacks exceptional markers. Soil organic matter at regional conventional average with limited resiliency and minimal ecosystem integration. Nutritional profile meets basic USDA minimums with standard micronutrient levels. Represents conventional agricultural baseline with opportunities for regenerative transition and nutritional enhancement.
Below 5.0: IMPROVEMENT NEEDED
"Substandard performance requiring intervention"
Performance below acceptable standards in one or both categories. Soil health below regional baseline with poor resiliency, degraded ecosystem function, or declining trends. Nutritional quality below standard thresholds for optimal child development. Requires immediate management changes and regenerative intervention to restore both ecological function and food quality outcomes.