About
The vision behind Cur Dog Creek — where Ozark heritage meets modern agricultural thinking.
The Vision
Build a farmstead that gets stronger every year.
Cur Dog Creek is an experiment in building agricultural systems that compound over time. Instead of extractive farming that depletes the land, we're designing a closed-loop operation where every output feeds the next stage.
Heritage orchards produce fruit. Fruit becomes cider. Cider waste feeds American Guinea and Mangalica hogs. Hogs enrich the soil. The soil grows the next season's trees. Each cycle makes the whole system more productive and more resilient.
The Approach
Systems Thinking for the Land
Heritage First
We choose Ozark-native and heritage varieties adapted to this specific land and climate. No shortcuts, no imports — just species that belong here.
Closed Loop
Every output becomes an input. Pomace feeds our Guinea and Mangalica hogs. Manure builds soil. Soil grows trees. The system is designed to eliminate waste entirely.
Long Horizon
We plan in decades, not quarters. Trees take years to mature. Soil takes time to build. We invest in systems that compound over time.
The Plan
Three Phases to Maturity
Establishment
Years 0–3Plant heritage orchards. Establish silvopasture zones. Build initial infrastructure. Maggie begins guardian training.
Growth
Years 4–7First harvests. Begin cider production. Introduce American Guinea and Mangalica hogs. Close the pomace-to-swine loop. Soil health measurably improves.
Maturity
Years 8–10Full orchard yield. Diversified product line. Complete closed-loop operation. The system sustains itself.
Location
Washington County, Arkansas
Cur Dog Creek is located in the Ozark Highlands of Northwest Arkansas — a region known for its deep soils, abundant rainfall, and a thriving farm-to-table culture.