Supporting Our Native Grasslands

At Top Grass Cattle Co, we raise grass-fed beef on Alberta’s native grasslands—some of the last remaining tracts of this endangered ecosystem. These sweeping prairies, stretching across southern Alberta, are more than just grazing land—they are biodiversity hotspots, natural carbon sinks, and living legacies of our ecological and cultural heritage.

 
 
 

Raised with Purpose. Rooted in the Prairie.

Once part of a vast prairie system that spanned North America, native grasslands are now among the most threatened landscapes on the continent. In Alberta, less than 20% of these grasslands remain intact. And yet, they continue to support over 60 species at risk, filter and retain clean water, and build some of the richest, most productive soils in the world.

Why Native Grasslands Matter

  • Home to Species at Risk

    Alberta’s grasslands are critical habitat for vulnerable wildlife, including the Burrowing Owl, Greater Sage-Grouse, Ferruginous Hawk, Swift Fox, and Sprague’s Pipit. Without healthy prairie, these species may not survive.

  • Natural Carbon Storage

    Native grasses like rough fescue, porcupine, various wheat grasses and blue grama have deep root systems that store large amounts of carbon in the soil. This helps promote cleaner air, healthier soil, and greater ecological stability.

  • Soil & Water Security

    Prairie grasslands act like sponges, capturing and filtering water, preventing erosion, and supporting long-term soil health. This is vital for both nature and agriculture.

  • A Living Heritage

    Indigenous Peoples have stewarded these lands for millennia, and ranching families—like ours—continue to depend on and care for these ecosystems in harmony with nature.
Our promise

How Top Grass Cattle Co Supports the Prairie

At Top Grass Cattle Co, protecting native grasslands is more than a practice—it’s a promise.

  • Regenerative Grazing on Native Rangeland

    We raise our cattle using rotational, holistic grazing practices that mimic the natural movement of wild herds. This allows grasses to recover, roots to deepen, and wildlife to thrive—all while improving the health of the land year after year.

  • Conservation Through Stewardship

    By grazing cattle on native prairie instead of plowing it under, we help prevent habitat loss for species at risk and maintain one of the most threatened ecosystems in Canada.

  • Driving Awareness Through Every Purchase

    When you choose Top Grass Beef, you're directly supporting efforts to protect native prairie ecosystems that helps keep these grasslands to stay intact for generations to come.

  • Partners in Preservation

    We’re proud to collaborate with organizations committed to the long-term stewardship of grassland ecosystems, including: Ducks Unlimited Canada, Cows and Fish, Operation Grassland Community, MULTISAR (Multiple Species at Risk Program)

Your Choice Makes a Difference

Every time you bring Top Grass Beef to the table, you're joining a movement to preserve one of North America's most vital ecosystems. You’re not just choosing premium, Grass Fed, Grass Finished beef—you’re helping ensure that Alberta’s wild prairie remains wild, healthy, and full of life.