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 Over the years, the farm transitioned from dairy and crop production to cow-calf and the current heifer development operation. Gray recognized that the nutritious grass would benefit growing heifers through effective rotational grazing. The family also takes protecting the Red Lake Watershed seriously as water eventually flows into Hudson Bay. The farm utilizes a nutrient management plan and restricts animal access to water to help protect the vital resource. Due to the family’s conservation practices, the farm has become a haven for wildlife and waterfowl, and species diversity has increased. Rachel and her family share a passion for communicating with the public about farming and ranching through media interviews, Ag in the Classroom activities, speaking engagements and hosting tours. 

 “I believe raising beef is a privilege because not only do we get to feed people, but we get to make our environment a better place,” said Rachel Gray with Little Timber Farms. “I want to know that I made a difference and that my grandchildren have something to come back to" 

 "The efforts made by Little Timber Farms to improve the natural and human resources for the betterment of making conservation easy, affordable and sustainable make them outstanding environmental stewards,” said Larry Voltz, retired USDA NRCS district conservationist. “In addition, there is never a time when the Gray family turns down the opportunity to share what they are doing for conservation with people in the community.”