Beef

From Pasture to Plate - providing La Plata County with the highest quality locally raised beef.

Naturally-Raised Beef

The L-J Ranch mother herd of Hereford Cattle has been established in the Bayfield area for nearly 100 years. 

We pride ourselves in the highest quality genetics of the breed and work the herd by horse & hand, the way it’s been done for centuries.  Our cattle spend their entire lives on grass as they winter on the home pastures at L-J Ranch and spend their summers in the high country overlooking Vallecito Lake.  We believe in raising our cattle from start to finish, in the most humane and gentle way and are grateful to sell our harvest locally to families who value knowing where their food comes from.

Our grass-fed USDA approved beef is processed through Sunnyside Meats and available year-round.  Purchasing beef from local ranchers like us provides a host of benefits that go beyond simply acquiring meat. It’s a choice that supports your health, the environment, local economies, and the well-being of animals, while also offering a more enriching and satisfying food experience.

OFFERINGS:

We offer Grass Finished Ground Beef and Chorizo Ground Beef by the pound year-round.

Most of our customers reach out to place an order for pickup here on the Ranch at your convenience.  You can also find us at the Bayfield Farmers Market as rotational vendors throughout the summer season or look for our vintage school bus parked at the top of the Ranch at our Roadside Market!

Beef Share Program – Purchasing beef in bulk, directly from ranchers like us, is called beef shares.

Simply put, you get enough meat to fill your freezer and you pay less per pound than you pay at your local grocery store. You pay the same price per pound for Rib Eye steaks and Prime Rib roast as you do for Ground Beef.  We harvest three times a year and sell out fast, please get in touch to check availability.

By supporting our family-run ranch operation you’re able to know and trust where your food comes from, and that’s pretty special if you ask us.

If you are interested in purchasing our Colorado Natural Beef please reach out, we would love to hear from you!

Contact

Phone

(970) 759-0748

Mail

info@lbarjranch.com