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 27,000 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
- Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of 1.82:1 (July 2026 ground beef, Utah State University) versus 8.28:1 for grain-finished beef (Journal of Animal Science, 2026)
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.