Glacier Ridge Farm is five generations of hard work, perseverance, and vision. We believe in a farm that promotes a healthy ecosystem, and a place that’s welcoming and hospitable to everyone.

What is regenerative agriculture? Regenerative ag uses practices that promote healthy ecosystems from the water and soil, to the food produced. We plant different crops each year on a multi-year planned rotation to replenish soil nutrition. We move bison from different paddocks so that grass has time to regrow, maximizing animal and pasture health. We integrate warm season grasses and wildflowers to diversify the ecosystem, encourage deep roots that are drought-tolerant, and sequester more carbon. This gives wild animals forage and cover, promotes a healthy ecosystem for domesticated and wild animals alike, and combats climate change.

Regenerative agriculture requires patience. It isn’t the most efficient way to farm, but we know it’s worth it. We hope that you’ll sit for a spell and share this place with us.

Who are your farmers?

Nate is the fifth generation of a family of farmers. Though he wasn’t raised on the farm, he was inspired by the summers and harvests spent on the farm helping family when he was a youngster. After decades of success in corporate sales and leadership, Nate left the 9-5 office grind to steward the farm legacy for another generation, and to shepherd it into regenerative and organic practices. Nate manages the bison herd, organic crop ground, and farm equipment.

Amanda is a first-generation farmer and is the Georgia peach on the prairie. Amanda works with the free ranging poultry, manages the agritourism and website, and writes grants for the farm. She teaches full-time at Mount Marty University in Yankton, SD.

In recognition of our commitment to these values, we are the proud recipients of a 2024 grant from American Farmland Trust’s Brighter Future Fund.