Poss Ranch Hosts Field Day on Pathways to Organic Beef
Pathways to Organic Beef was the topic of a field day held on Fri., Aug. 22, 2025 at the home ranch of Carl and Teresa Poss. Attendees heard how Carl hopes to transition his multi-generation beef operation into regenerative organic production.
Speakers Dr. Angela Jackson, SDSPA Organic Ag Advisor and Vermillion, S.D., producer and Pat Guptill, Quinn, S.D., rancher and former Grasslands Coalition board member, spoke from their experience with regenerative organic record-keeping, inspection and labeling, and rangeland management.
Participants enjoyed a pasture walk and the informal time for personal questions and answers.
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Participants participated in a pasture walk.
The Poss’ lease Federal Forest Service land as pasture for the new pairs in spring.
Carl Poss tells his story of returning to the family ranch with hopes of transitioning to an organic herd.
During the field day this example showed bare soil within the pasture that needs cover to improve.
Carl & Teresa Poss hosted a field day featuring ‘Pathways to Organic Beef: Transitioning to regenerative grazing and certification’ on Aug.22, 2025.
Pat Guptill, rancher from Quinn, SD, and former Grassland Coalition Board member, spoke to the group about regenerative organic rangeland development and maintenance.