Our complete Ranch consisting of 1120 acres of cultivated and pastureland is certified under the rules of Ecocert, which is an Internationally recognized organic governing body. They have very stringent rules that must be followed and yearly inspections are the standard.

Our Ranch is home to the legendary Texas Longhorn cattle breed. They are known to be a very hardy animal and produce extra lean meat that is high in Omega 3 rich nutrients. The Omega 3's are anti-cancer agents. Our cattle are raised on open and wooded range with access to fresh spring water year round. Our cattle are not confined to any type of corrals or barns but use the natural forest and valleys for protection. The animals are finished on grass and have no supplements other than salt blocks, which are fortified with selenium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iodine, cobalt and iron all of which are naturally occurring substances and approved by Ecocert. We perform the basic slaughter right on the open range so the animals are not stressed. The carcasses are then sent post haste to locker facilities where the meat is aged for 14 to 21 days then cut and wrapped to the customer's specifications.

We also raise organic cereals such as wheat and oats and have access to high quality organic wild rice. Under Ecocert rules we use no fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides but rather rely on good agronomic practices, intercropping and crop rotation. We grow high protein, high gluten Red Spring wheat and in 2005 we have introduced a heritage wheat that is very low in gluten. This heritage wheat called "Red Fife" is a descendant of a wheat domesticated in approximately 1000 BC in the Ukraine. It was brought into Canada in 1842 and has been reintroduced in the past 15 years with a limited number of organic producers growing it.

Since our total Ranch land base is certified for organic production we are able to offer organic U-pick native Saskatoon berries, chokecherries, hazelnuts, and Labrador tea.

Carlton Trail Guest Ranch | Carlton Trail Organics | 121 Moloka'i | Green Jewel Estates