Regenerative Dairy farming before it was a thing

At Cassavida, we believe in honoring the land and the people who cultivate it! Carlos and I grew up in our family ranch, away from society and very much in touch with nature.

What is Regenerative Dairy Farming that we are hearing so much about?

Unlike conventional methods that deplete soil nutrients over time, regenerative farming focuses on restoring and enhancing the natural ecosystem. This approach not only improves soil health but also increases biodiversity, reduces carbon emissions, and creates more resilient farms.

New information showing how much depletion of overworked soil has damaged earth (think Kiss the Ground), has awakened the possibility of farming in a way that is actually good for our future. Regenerating the soil is quickly ganing traction, as more and more farmers are taking on more of these practices.

However, for dairy farmers in the Chiquitanía region of Bolivia, regenerative practices are the way milk has always been produced. These farms go beyond sustainability claims—their practices have been actively healing the land while providing high-quality dairy products since day 1.

We visited two of our dairy farmers recently where we were amazed how Silvopasturing and rotation of cattle between parcels has been practiced since day 1, allowing soil to regenerate naturally. No trees are cut down and the animals waste becomes the best natural fertilizer for the grass to continue to grow as cows are rotated between lots, giving the soil the proper time to heal.

It was fascinating to understand that the traditional, natural practices are and will remain to be the best, most gentle with our planet and while huge dairy farms around the world are now finally noticing the depletion to the soil and damage to the planet, our small farmers have actually always been regenerating, without even knowing it! We believe in making food the Old Way, simple recipes where the ingredients burst in their natural flavors, without any need for chemicals or complicated processes.