Redesigning Agriculture in nature’s image
Restoration Agriculture Development is revolutionizing the way we grow food by designing ecologically regenerative, perennial farm and ranching systems that work with nature—not against it.
Founded by Mark Shepard, a leading voice in agroforestry and permaculture, we help farmers and landowners transform degraded landscapes into thriving, resilient ecosystems that produce abundant food, fiber, fuel, medicines and building materials. Our approach restores soil health, enhances biodiversity, and creates profitable, climate-smart farms for the future.
Ready to grow beyond sustainability? Let’s build a farm that lasts for generations.
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What We Do
With an ecological understanding, we apply permaculture principles, agroforestry, and water management strategies to help landowners transform degraded landscapes into thriving, self-sustaining farms that mimic natural ecosystems.
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Our Approach
What sets Restoration Agriculture Development (RAD) apart is our unwavering commitment to designing functional, and ecologically sound farming and ranching systems that work with nature rather than against it.
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About
We are a network of farmers and landowners, leading experts in the field of Restoration Agriculture. With extensive experience we specialize in transforming land into resilient, productive ecosystems.
Our Services
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Start with a video consultation with Mark Shepard to discuss your land and receive expert, personalized guidance on Restoration Agriculture. If an onsite consultation is the next step, we’ll connect you with a consultant who will assess your property and help you create a strategy to go forward.
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We design keyline and Master Line water management systems, ponds, swales, terraces and other earthworks to capture, store, and distribute water efficiently, reducing erosion and improving soil fertility. By working with natural land contours, we help clients maximize water infiltration, increase productivity, and create long-term resilience for their farms.
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Tree planting is a key step in creating resilient, regenerative farm systems. From windbreaks and silvopasture to agroforestry and alley cropping, we help landowners establish thriving perennial systems tailored to their land.
