The Fred Armstrong estate is a privately owned 72 acre farm in east Tennessee that has been subdivided many times over its long history. Originally 1200 acres, the estate was acquired through a land grant for military service after the revolutionary war.

The farm has produced many things, most notably tobacco, hay and cattle. Unfortunately more than 200 years of consistent farming has left the land in a state of severe erosion, with little to no topsoil in most areas and a remaining clay layer so thin that rocks are quickly popping up in several spots. Few trees remain within the property bounds.

Wildlife struggles due to the frequent mowing of the hay fields which encompass the majority of the property. Ground birds make their nests each spring only to be mowed over before they can mature. Young deer, turkey and quail are frequent victims to the tractors. There is little cover for wildlife and very few pollinators can make use of these fields.

Organic Growth Regenerative Ecosystems is working to regenerate and protect exhausted lands such as this, making them more useful and productive to both landowners and nature.

Multiple projects are now ongoing at this site. A sustainable 20 acre timber grove is being planted and expanded every year with a long term rotation that will ensure regular profits, diversity for wildlife, and prevention of clearcutting.

The forest will always grow in varying stages to promote biodiversity and a wide variety of ecologically and economically important timber species are being utilized.

The hay fields will be converted into approximately 26 acres of native grasslands under a USDA grant with long term leasing that will generate income as well as allow numerous ground mammals, birds, and insects to thrive.

Raptor boxes have been placed to encourage hawks and owls to nest.

Red tail hawks, kestrels, barn owls, horned owls and screech owls are now regularly on the property and nesting.

Tree seedlings are being grown for reforestation projects and being sold for additional annual income using native species.

Invasive tree species which thrive in disturbed areas like this are being girdled or removed.

Wildflower fields are planted to encourage pollinators with amazing results.