Our Pioneer Ranch: Carter Country Meats - EverSoil Certified Excellence

Red-rock canyon country of the Big Horn Mountains near Ten Sleep, Wyoming

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 lowest omega-6 to omega-3 ratios in the country (1.9:1 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.