Raising Beef

Rethink the Ranch

Home on the range.

And in the pasture and at the feedyard. In the mountains and the coulees, along the freeways and down dirt roads. And in every county in our state.

Cattle are a critical part of Washington's economy and the lifeblood of many rural communities across the U.S. Raising beef is a complex process, but throughout the entire journey, one thing remains constant – the shared commitment to raising cattle in a safe, humane and environmentally sustainable way.

There are about 7,500 cattle farms and ranches in The Evergreen State, with an average herd size of 40 cattle.

Centennial Stewardship

100 more years

"Stewardship of our land and the water, we take great pride in. We want our grass to be green. We want our cows to be healthy. And we want our water to be clean."

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Technology Meets Tradition

time for an upgrade

"Our cattle are here to help keep this a healthy forest that people can come and enjoy. This technology is going to help us to manage our cows for this ecosystem to thrive."

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A Climate Pledge

Back to basics

"We're gonna break bread with people, and we're gonna humanize this experience and talk potatoes, talk beef, and we're gonna talk about how we do this better."

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Voices of the Outdoors

Wide open spaces, check. Horses, check. Cowboy hat and boots, check. Trail running shoes... wait, what? When Nicole Derting and Claire Deiterich saddled up to explore the Okanogan National Forest together they found out they have more in common than a lot of kids and love for the outdoors. They both believe in preserving the legacy of Washington's beauty for the next generation.

Leading The Way

Amid the swaying grasses and literally towering rock formations of the eastern Washington landscape, ranchers thoughtfully disperse cattle to graze and grow, while improving and protecting the landscape. They steward their livestock and their land with award-winning care and attention to every detail and every step in the process.

Built On Grit

FIRST GEN RANCHING

"My greatest motivator is my family. I want my girls to be raised in a community that fosters their independence and grit while also growing their heart for service."

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Wide Open Spaces

ROOM TO ROAM

In the foothills of the North Cascades, Nicole Kuchenbuch and her family raise cattle and strive to preserve and protect rangeland, open space and wildlife habitat for this generation — and beyond.

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Farm to Fork

NUTRITION FOR ALL AGES & STAGES

"Sometimes we forget that all foods can fit into a healthful diet for the family, and beef is no exception—I love that it is delicious, easy to cook and versatile for a variety of meals."