Tryon International Partners with Beam Farms to Recycle Organic Waste

Photo courtesy of Stuart Beam

Tryon International is proud to announce its new partnership with Beam Farms, a Rutherford County neighbor, to recycle manure and organic matter produced at horse shows for use as cattle bedding, composted fertilizer, soil improver, and more.

Beam Farms was founded in 2012 by Stuart Beam on his family's land in southern Rutherford county. What began as a horse hay business on 80 acres has grown to encompass premium hays, silage products, beef cattle, dairy farming, grain production and custom farming, across 1,100 acres in Rutherford and Polk County.

"We are excited about our partnership with TIEC, knowing that agriculture builds community," said Stuart Beam. "And, working together will help all of us achieve a common goal of sustainability. The organic matter coming from TIEC will be used at Beam Farms for numerous things: composted fertilizer, organic matter increases on poor soil, erosion control, and even cattle bedding. We look forward to this working relationship for years to come."

Tryon International management - and the cows at Beam Farms - ask that competitors and barn staff help keep manure pits free of ANY inorganic matter, including trash, plastic, aluminum cans or anything beyond manure and shavings.

"Keeping trash, medications, supplement containers, and plastic out of the manure pits is more important than ever," said Tryon International's Glenn Petty, General Manager of Equestrian Sports. "We appreciate the diligent participation and support in this sustainability initiative from our horse show guests and from all of our team members."

This is not the first time Tryon International and the Beam family have collaborated. Stuart Beam was a key organizer for hay storage and distribution in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in 2024, and his dedication to supporting all members of the agricultural community and his ability to coordinate large donations of round bales of hay was crucial to operations that were taking place on-site at Tryon International.

To learn more about Beam Farms & Co. as well as sister brand Big Bottom Milk Company, visit them on Facebook.