Discover a Real Working Cattle Ranch

'Excite Your Senses' as we stroll down the concrete drive and I explain the importance and management of productive pastures. The ranch manages the pastures with a rotational grazing system, so keep your eye out for the herd. The educational tour offers the view of the breeding and handling facility. Charlie wants visitors to experience the sights and smells of the farm while discussing the cattle health, genetics and nutrient requirements. There are many photo opportunities. In addition, you will see many conservation practices used to protect the farms resources, water quality and environment.

Lodging and lunch available with advance reservations - contact host

828-389-8931

Itinerary
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Stop At: Walnut Hollow Ranch, 1100 Carter Cove Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904-4566

Charlie enjoys introducing his ranch sharing his wealth of knowledge about sustainable, regenerative management of productive pastures, genetics, animal husbandry, environmental and conservation practices. I have a commitment and passion for conservation and preservation of farmland and a proud steward of the land. I know fresh, quality foods and endeavor to offer the highest quality beef with the highest animal welfare standards. 2014 Regional WNC Conservation Farm Family of the Year award. Beef Quality Assurance and Animal Welfare Approved certified.

What we’ll do

'Excite Your Senses' as we stroll down the concrete drive and I explain the importance and management of productive pastures. The ranch manages the pastures with a rotational grazing system, so keep your eye out for the herd. The educational tour offers the view of the breeding and handling facility. Charlie will demonstrate how the cows are artificially bred and explain why certain genetics are chosen. The health and growth of the cattle are examined in a safe, humane handling system. Around the corner are other feed, material and hay sheds. Charlie wants visitors to experience the sights and smells of the farm while discussing the cattle nutrient requirements. There are many photo opportunities. In addition, you will see many conservation practices used to protect the farms resources, water quality and environment.

TOUR WILL LAST 60 - 90 MINUTES

REQUEST A MINIMUM OF 4 GUESTS

Lodging and lunch available with advance reservations - contact host 828-389-8931

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes