ECC Farm Team
About Ember Cattle Company
Ember Cattle Company was founded in 2023 by Becky, following a 15-year business partnership with her father, Glenn, at Mountain Glen Farm. Drawing on the extensive knowledge and experience gained from her parents and numerous mentors, Becky launched her own Low Input South Poll Cattle operation, Ember Cattle Company!
Shortly after establishing Ember Cattle Company, Becky’s fiancé, Ben, joined her on the farm. Together, they are dedicated to turning their shared passion for farming into a thriving reality.
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Becky Bio:
I am a Virginian native, who grew up on her family’s farm raising angus beef cattle. After leaving university early to pursue a life in agriculture, I started exploring new farming strategies that would allow me to revive the land and grow the family farm. I have been employed on various farming operations including grass fed and conventional dairies as well as beef cattle operations. I currently manage a cow/calf operation using adaptive grazing methods, while also working together with my father of Mountain Glen Farm where we raise South Poll Grass Cattle using rotational grazing practices utilizing native warm season grasses, summer annuals, and cool season perennials. I am serving on the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council board of directors, the South Poll Grass Cattle Board, and I am the Coordinator of the VFGC Farmer-to-Farmer Mentor Program. In my spare time I continue to work diligently on expanding the public's knowledge of agricultural life through online videos and vlogs.
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Ben Bio:
Ben is an Eastern Shore Maryland native, who grew up with a passion for the outdoors, hunting and excelled in cross country/track/wrestling. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the Navy and completed a 20 year career, retiring as a Chief. He currently works at ECC full-time where he is in charge of cattle grazing management. In his spare time he enjoys creating food plots and wildlife habitat, honing his skills in whole animal butchery, and bow/muzzle loader/rifle hunting.
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