Building for the Future: New Fencing at Pitcher Mountain Farm
We’re rolling up our sleeves and digging in, literally, as we take on one of our biggest infrastructure projects yet at Pitcher Mountain Farm. This summer, we’re installing nearly two miles of new fencing around our open fields to better support our buffalo and Scottish Highland cattle herds.
These new fence lines will provide safe, well-defined boundaries that allow our animals to graze more efficiently and naturally across the landscape. It’s not just about keeping animals in, it’s about responsible land stewardship and creating a system that benefits both the soil and the herds.
Rotational grazing plays a key role in how we manage the land here. With sturdy, thoughtfully placed fencing, we can move the buffalo and Highlanders between pastures more easily, giving each area time to rest and regenerate. This supports healthier grass, improves soil quality, and mimics the migratory patterns nature intended for these animals.
This project represents an important step in our commitment to sustainable farming practices, ensuring our land thrives for generations to come, and our animals continue to live the way they were meant to: roaming, grazing, and growing strong on healthy pasture.
Why Buffalo Need a Different Fence
Buffalo aren’t your average pasture animal, and they don’t behave like cows, either. While our Scottish Highland cattle are hardy and intelligent, buffalo bring a whole new level of strength, curiosity, and sheer power to the equation. That means we need to build with intention.
Buffalo can weigh over 1,500 pounds and move with surprising speed and agility. They’re highly motivated by what’s on the other side of the fence, especially fresh grass or the rest of the herd, and if a barrier isn’t solid, they’ll test it. Repeatedly. Unlike traditional cattle, buffalo don't respect flimsy wire or short posts. They need a fence that says, clearly and confidently: “This is the boundary.”
That’s why we’re using high-tensile wire, deep-set posts, and strong corners that are designed to withstand pressure from large animals. It’s not about aggression, it’s about natural instincts. Buffalo evolved to roam across wide plains, and managing them requires strong infrastructure that honors their nature while keeping them (and us) safe.
This fencing isn’t just a physical structure, it’s a tool that lets us work in harmony with one of the most iconic animals in North America.
Stay tuned as we share progress updates on the project. We're excited about what this means for the future of Pitcher Mountain Farm, and we're glad to have you along for the journey.
