The Old Dog Farm Employees (and why they all poop)
Answers:
Chief Cuddle Officer = C. Boonedoggle our untrained but very snuggly herding dog
Lawn Mower = B. Caterpillar, with Spider photo-bombing, and the rest of the sheep flock
Security Guard = F. Briar our dedicated, but sometimes naughty, Livestock Guardian Dog
Egg Boss = E. Dia (she’s the friendliest hen and flock matriarch, though the youngsters do the heavy lifting on egg production)
Slug Assassin = A. Mr. & Mrs. Duck with the rest of their young apprentices
Rodent Control Specialist = D. Cinnamon with help from his elusive and highly effective sister, Pumpkin
Therapist = H. the bunny duo, Sandstone and her sister Limestone
Compost Commander =G. Chickadee, Meadowlark (in the background), and the rest of the goat herd
But why do so many job descriptions involve poop?
Good question. (I ask myself that as well, especially while mucking.)
Our regenerative approach means that animals provide critical fertility that builds our soil. And that’s how we can grow vegetables that are so nutrient dense and delicious.
You can’t buy compost this good.
So, we make it.
Lots of it.
In conventional agriculture, the soil, the crops, and the animals were separated. This de-coupled the natural nutrient cycle, leading to two major problems: a heavy reliance on chemical fertilizers, and a massive build-up of untreated manure and methane waste.
The Old Dog solution: We are simply putting the natural system back together. Our animals aren't just pets or products — they are our valued companions and co-workers. They convert grass and hay into high-quality, biologically active compost that feeds the soil, which in turn grows the best fruit and vegetables.
It's a closed-loop system where nothing is wasted, and everything benefits.
