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Hey Friends,

Welcome back to another Sunday morning update from the pastures here in Lowrys, South Carolina.

Summer has definitely arrived, and around here, that means our daily rhythm revolves entirely around heat management and intensive pasture rotations. When the mercury climbs, keeping the cow herd comfortable, hydrated, and moving onto fresh ground isn’t just a chore—it’s an art form.

This past week, we turned the herd into some incredible summer pastures that have been completely rested for over three months. Walking out ahead of the cattle, the biodiversity was stunning. We counted dozens of unique plant species growing side-by-side, including a massive patch of native milkweed that was absolutely buzzing with thousands of native pollinators.

One of the highlights of this specific paddock shift was seeing a beautiful stand of volunteer johnsongrass. If you talk to a conventional cattleman, they might look at you funny for being excited about johnsongrass, but in a regenerative, long-rest system, it’s absolute gold.

When cattle are allowed to continuously graze a pasture without boundaries, johnsongrass doesn’t stand a chance. The cows love it so much that they will seek it out and eat it down to the roots until it’s completely grazed out and dies. But when you give the land a 90-plus day vacation, these high-sugar, deep-rooted volunteer grasses get the chance to capitalize on that rest, exploding into premium, energy-dense summer forage.

Hey Watson Farms Family,

Happy Father’s Day!

On a day like today, my mind naturally drifts to the deep roots of family, legacy, and the blessings of working the land together. Around here, that legacy isn’t just a concept—it’s something we live out every day alongside my parents, Gary and June, and pass down to my own kids, Abby and Noah.

Lately, I’ve been reminded that legacy often wears faded paint and has a little rust.

Over the last couple of weeks, I decided to pull an old 1982 Mazda pickup out of the weeds. My mom and dad bought this truck brand new the year it rolled off the line. It had been sitting idle, untouched for about 20 years. But after a little bit of TLC, a few new parts, and some patience, that little diesel engine fired right back up. The body is admittedly in pretty rough shape, but it has turned out to be a fantastic little workhorse for doing daily chores around the farm.

The Hidden Acres

The back portion of our property is a beautiful but highly challenging piece of land. It’s a rugged, rolling landscape full of old terraces and steep grades heading down toward the creek. Because of that tough terrain, it has taken several generations of our family working together to slowly restore these acres, heal the soil, and bring them back to life.

Just yesterday, we were out setting up a new paddock for the cattle in that exact spot. To get to it, we had to cross a deep draw that, thirty years ago, was nearly impossible to navigate.

Thanks to my granddad Jim’s hard work about 25 years ago in laying culverts and grading crossings through those stubborn draws, we can fairly easily travel through them with the UTV today.

Hey Friends,

As we head into the middle of June, we have some bittersweet news to share with our Watson Farms family. Our wonderful team member, Melody, will be leaving her role at the end of the month. We are incredibly grateful for all her hard work, dedication, and the welcoming presence she has provided to everyone who interacts with our farm. She is going to be greatly missed, and we wish her the absolute best in her next chapter!

With her departure, we are looking to fill a position that is absolutely critical to our day-to-day operations and pivotal to keeping our Farm Store running smoothly: Farm Store and Marketing Coordinator.

Because our community means so much to us, we would love to find the right person from within our own pool of contacts—someone who already knows, understands, and loves what we do here at Watson Farms—before we list the position publicly on standard job boards. If you or someone you know has a passion for regenerative agriculture, excellent customer service, and digital marketing, please check out the full job description and apply today:

Watson Farms Job Openings

Check Out Our New Homepage Features!

In addition to team transitions, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make your online experience with us even better. If you haven’t visited our website lately, head over to watsonfarmsbeef.com to see some of our brand-new homepage additions:

• New Reviews Section: Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see what your fellow community members are saying about their experiences with our grass-fed meats.
• Cold Shipping Section: Curious about how we safely get frozen products to your doorstep? We’ve added a clear breakdown of our reliable UPS cold shipping process.
• Comparison Section: We’ve made it easier than ever to see exactly how our 100% grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and pastured poultry stack up against standard, store-bought alternatives.
• Build a Bundle Launch Graphic: A brand-new visual guide highlighting our latest and most customizable way to fill your freezer.

Product Spotlight: Father’s Day & Custom Bundles