WHO WE ARE
R&D Legacy Ranch LLC is a family-owned and operated farm focused on regenerative agriculture based in Fulton, Missouri. We raise Idaho Pasture pigs, Mini High Park cattle, and a variety of homestead-friendly poultry! Owners Alexis and Michael take great pride in producing high-quality stock and agricultural products with a focus on pasture-raised animals. Growing nutrient-dense, ethically-produced food for our community is our passion. It's more than a farm; it's a legacy for our two amazing kids, Rhett and Darcy - the "R & D" in
R & D Legacy Ranch.
OUR SERVICES
IDAHO PASTURE PIGS
Our registered Idaho Pasture Pigs put superior genetics to work converting forage into nutritious pork! Reserve your half or whole hog today or ask about our available breeding stock and feeders!
HIGHLAND CATTLE
Do you dream of soft, fluffy cows? We are proud to offer outstanding Mini High Park & Mini Highlands as pets or breeding stock! Reach out if interested in booking one of our tame minis for your next event!
PONY RIDES
Reach out to book our ponies for your next event! We have one pony currently available for younger children or a horse for older kids/adults. Various other farm animals could be arranged for petting zoos/photoshoots. On farm experiences for 2027 being planned!
RAINBOW LAYERS
Green, blue, chocolate, and speckled! Our lovely ladies give us an assortment of colorful eggs while free-ranging the farm.
MEET THE TEAM
As the founder of R&D Legacy Ranch, Alexis is an agricultural visionary taking knowledge from the past combined with modern farming advancements to create innovative and regenerative production systems. She is equipped with years of experience and her Bachelor's in Animal Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a minor in sustainable agriculture. Connecting people with the farm and their food is not only her passion but a creed as she takes a food is medicine approach- healing mind, body, and soul.
Owner/ Founder
Alexis Melton
As the co-owner of R&D Legacy Ranch, Michael is dedicated to seeing the growth and development of the farm's infrastructure. His construction experience and engineering-mindset allow him to design and implement systems and structures to improve animal handling & management. He is also the primary operator of heavy equipment on the farm and excels in assisting in the more complex tasks of production. He is a major asset in our current pasture renovation project.
Co-Owner
Michael Melton
Meet Rhett & Darcy, the inspiration behind R&D Legacy Ranch. Growing healthy food for our kids and the community they will be a part of is the mission. But they are already a part of the legacy! Every day they learn and grow on the farm, participating in agricultural production. They enjoy tending to their chickens & turkeys, riding the ponies, and playing with piglets. They bring the most important aspects of life to the farm- love & curiosity.
Farm hands
Rhett & Darcy
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