Practices

Blue Range Ranch employs regenerative agriculture, Holistic Management, and Audubon Society Bird Friendly certification. Their cattle are 100% grassfed, raised on the ranch, and processed locally by small processors. Ultrasound testing ensures marbling and tenderness, and all beef meets humanely-raised standards.

Offerings

The ranch offers a range of beef products, including:

• Bundles: 25lbs ($300) and 13lbs ($165) options with ground beef, roasts, and steaks
• Whole, 1/2, and 1/4 Beef: Premium cuts from 2-3-year-old cattle ($4,400–$4,565 for whole beef)
• Steaks: Tenderloin ($23/lb), T-Bone/Rib eye ($21/lb), and other cuts
• Roasts: All roasts and braising cuts ($10/lb)
• Ground Beef: Regular ($9.50–$9.00/lb) and Primal (90% meat/10% organ) options
• Offal: Bones, liver, and other organs ($5–$7/lb)
• Miscellaneous: Jerky, summer sausage, and other products

History

George Whitten and Julie Sullivan co-own Blue Range Ranch and San Juan Land & Livestock. George’s grandfather homesteaded in the San Luis Valley in the 1890s, and George applies Holistic Management to adapt practices to the land. Julie, an environmental educator, co-founded the Quivira Coalition’s New Agrarian Program, an 8-month apprenticeship for aspiring farmers and ranchers.

How to Buy

Orders must be placed via email at brrbeef@gmail.com. The ranch currently does not accept payments through its website. Customers can choose from pre-packaged bundles or custom whole/half beef options (no custom ordering on quarters).