Sources of Grain Feed Meat Mostly Organic

Suppliers of Organic Food

Colorado

Fox Fire Farms
Richard and Linda Parry,
5733 County Road 321, Ignacio CO 81137.
(970) 563-4675 Fax: (970) 563-9425.
foxfirefarms@frontier.net
http://foxfirefarms.com

Hines Ranch Beef comes from animals raised exclusively on grass and forages such as alfalfa, sorghum, cornstalks, and wheat pasture. The animals are not treated with synthetic hormones, chemical fly spray, or feed antibiotics. The grassfarmers use a controlled grazing system designed to mimic the movements of buffalo and antelope before the range was fenced. This stocking technique allows the grass to have a rest period during the growing season, helping it to reach full production. The beef is dry-aged for 12-14 days to improve tenderness and flavor. Quarters, halves, and whole carcasses are available.
Hines Ranch Beef,
Chip and Judy Hines,
P.O. Box 106, Kit Carson CO, 80825.
(719) 962-3427.

James Ranches faced a fork in the road in 1992. Should the three families living on the ranch turn the land into a golf course and housing development or should they devote themselves to grassfarming instead? After spending two years "discussing the future and quality of life we wanted our children and grandchildren to enjoy," they chose grassfarming. Today, their many grateful customers rely on their grassfed beef, pastured poultry, and free-range eggs. The beef is available in halves, split halves, grill packages, savory packages, roasts, and ground beef packs. The Savory packages and ground beef are available year round. Splits, halves, and grill packs are available September through November. Shipping via 2-day Express Mail is "available but expensive."
James Ranches,
David and Kay James,
33800 Hwy 550, Durango CO 81301.
(970) 247-8836; Fax: (970) 259-0301. james_ranch@frontier.net

Johnson Ranch has a predator-friendly policy on their grassfed beef ranch. They do not use antibiotics, hormones or vaccinations. Whole, halves, and split halves of beef are available, as well as lean ground beef. Their prices tend to be about 10-15 percent below grocery store retail prices.
The Johnson Ranch,
Clyde, Janice, and Joel Johnson,
2823 Junction St., Durango CO 81301.
(970) 247-0225.

Lasater Grasslands Beef is one of the largest pasture-intensive farms in the United States. The beef cattle are raised and finished on fresh pasture without artificial hormones, antibiotics, or animal by-products. The ranch is family owned and committed to sustainable agriculture and the humane treatment of animals. A wide assortment of mail-order beef is available, including a 35# box of assorted cuts, a 15# Grill Pack Box, and various boxes of steaks, short ribs, hamburger, roasts, brisket, or tongue. Halves of beef are available as well. Lasater Grasslands Beef ships anywhere in the United States. Orders can be placed by phone, fax, or e-mail.
LASATER GRASSLANDS BEEF, LLC,
MATHESON CO 80830.
(719) 541-2855; fax: (719) 541-2888.
lasater@rmi.net
Or visit their website and send your order electronically, http://www.lasatergrasslandsbeef.com

Stillroven Farm raises grassfed beef in the cool, high altitude region of Colorado. The pasture, a mixture of native grasses and alfalfa, has been free of chemicals for at least three years. Pastured chicken, pheasants, and local honey are available as well. Products are available at the farm on Wednesdays and Fridays during the spring and summer, and on weekends during the winter. Call for times.
Stillroven Farm,
The Gurtlers,
17629 Weld County Road 5, Berthoud CO 80513.
(970) 535-4527; fax: (970) 535-0253.