Our Pioneer Ranch: Carter Country Meats - EverSoil Certified Excellence
Carter Ranch – Ten Sleep, WY – North Central Wyoming
When EverSoil set out to establish the gold standard for regenerative agriculture certification, we didn't look for the easiest candidate—we sought the most exemplary. Carter Country Meats, nestled in Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains across 40,000 pristine acres, represents everything we believe regenerative ranching can achieve.
Proven Soil Transformation
- Started at 1.1% soil organic matter in the 1960s
- Gradually improved to 2.6% over six decades
- Accelerated to over 5% in just the last four years
- Increased water storage capacity by 27.8 million gallons
Science-Verified Nutritional Excellence
- 64% higher in phytonutrients vs. average grass-fed beef
- 76% higher in essential amino acids
- 239% more nutrient-dense than grain-finished beef
- One of the highest omega-3 to omega-6 ratio in the country (1:1.9 ratio)
The EverSoil Standard Carter Country Meats proves that regenerative practices create premium products while healing ecosystems. Their philosophy: "The condition of our soul is a mere reflection of the state of our soil."
Their measurable success sets the bar for every ranch aspiring to join our certified network—demonstrating that soil health truly drives both profitability and superior nutrition.