REGENERATIVE, LOCAL, ORGANIC

We do things differently to create our Premium Organic, Grassfed Beef.

Regenerative practices improve the land, animals are treated with dignity and respect, and consumers are connected again to the food that nourishes them.

Downs Ranch Premium Grassfed Beef is a healthy choice for conscious consumers seeking beef they can trust.

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FROM OUR FARM TO YOUR TABLE

Indulge in the exceptional taste and nutritional benefits of Downs Ranch 100% Organic Grassfed Beef.

We've been raising beef this way since 2006 and you WILL notice the difference. Your family will delight in the flavor and you will have peace of mind knowing where your food came from.

No cheap, mystery meat here. Just small batch, Colorado craft beef from our farm to your table.

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING...

  • 1. Select Your Share

    With options for singles up to large families, we have a share size right for you.

  • 2. We Raise It

    Get firsthand insights into our practices and truly connect with your food

  • 3. Get Your Beef

    We ship your beef frozen direct to your doorstep. It couldn't be more convenient!

  • We raise a limited number of beef each year for our bulk sales and they go quick!

  • Split a cow with friends for the very best price through our Cow Share Club

WE RAISE RED ANGUS THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY

“Regenerative agriculture” is a buzz-word these days but, in reality, it’s just a return to the natural and best way of doing things. We consider ourselves grass farmers and our primary method of harvesting that grass is the cows. God made ruminants to turn grass into meat and they do it well.

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How does it work?

We start by using alpine snow melt from Silver Jack Reservoir to irrigate our Certified Organic grass/alfalfa pastures. We rotationally-graze our cows through these fields and they, in turn, feed organic matter back into the soil through their manure. It’s a beautiful, symbiotic process that fuels the nitrogen cycle of the soil (evidenced by all of our red clover!) and produces the best grass-fed beef.

What kind of cows do you raise?

Our Red Angus mamas and Red Devon bulls have a stocky build that is better suited for grass-finishing than most larger-boned Continental breeds. It really does matter what breed you use when raising grass-fed beef. We have adjusted our breeding program to select for cows that calve easily, produce rich milk, and are good mothers. The resulting beef is well marbled and full of Omega 3's, energy-promoting B-vitamins, minerals, and cancer-fighting CLA's.

Why does this matter?

Through consistent, regenerative practices we are restoring the health of the soil and the land, while creating a nutrient dense beef that is healthier for you. When beef is raised right, it promotes health and you will notice a difference when you fuel it with a premium protein vs. meat at the grocery store.

WE LOVE OUR ANIMALS AND IT SHOWS

We do everything we can to make sure our cows stay fat and happy. After all, if our animals can’t thrive then there’s no point in being in this business. Healthy animals also rarely need medical interventions. We don’t use antibiotics, hormones, or any other junk (NO mRNA vax)!

When we herd our cows, we do it on foot, at a slow pace, and use Bud Williams’ low-stress methods based on reading the cues from the cattle. Our ranch follows rigorous standards which ensure animal welfare in a pasture-centered environment.

SLOW FOOD, FINISHED RIGHT

Instant gratification and quickness is fine for your internet provider, but not for your food. It takes patience to do things right and to make sure the end product is of the highest quality. We are dedicated to a philosophy of slow food, which means not rushing things and not cutting corners for profit’s sake. It takes time to improve the land through grazing and it takes time to put weight on cattle the right way (not feeding corn for cheap, fast weight gain). Constant, smooth weight gain produces more tender beef and finishing them on a lush buffet of grasses and legumes creates phenomenal flavor. Try Downs Ranch Beef and ditch grocery store mystery meat for good!

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