Grassfed Beef
Grassfed beef is known to be one of the more nutrient-dense proteins on earth.
Grassfed beef has a remarkably higher micronutrient profile compared to grain-fed beef.
Sunrise Ranch beef is 100 percent grassfed. It’s low in fat and high in Omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene and vitamin E.
Our Approach to Raising Beef
We believe that building health is better than fighting disease. We originally finished 1-year-old, Angus/Limousin, Charolais and Hereford cattle on our 120 acres of non-sprayed irrigated pasture.
In 2014, we began building our cow/calf operation, by breeding 13 heifers with a Black Angus bull. We now maintain a sustainable herd of about 20 cows that are bred annually via artificial insemination, which keeps our operation self-sustaining and healthy. They produce an average of 15 calves per year.
Starting in 2020, our animals are certified USDA grassfed.
Raised in a safe, humane way
Sunrise Ranch cattle are raised naturally—always with respect for their well-being and the land they graze on. We follow low-stress handling techniques and never implement long term confinement. Our cattle roam across 400 acres of rotationally grazed, non-sprayed pastures, feeding on native grasses and grass hay grown here in our valley and mountain pastures.
No Antibiotics, No Hormones, No Outside Cattle
We do not use antibiotics as a preventative measure, nor do we administer steroids or growth-promoting hormones. Unlike many operations, we raise all of our animals right here—we do not purchase cattle from outside sources. This means we know exactly where our animals come from and what they eat every day of their lives.
Our cows are fed:
- Grass from our own pastures
- Grass/alfalfa mix hay, grown here or sourced locally
No chemical fertilizers or pesticides have been or are ever used on our fields. The only supplement our cattle receive is continuous access to natural salt and minerals to support their overall health.
Double J Meat Packing
We have our cows processed at Double J Meat Packing in Pierce, Colorado, a locally owned and USDA-approved processor. They dry-age our beef for 21 days and then vacuum-pack the cuts. We have chosen these facilities because they have skilled employees who treat our animals humanely and process small numbers of animals each day, compared to larger corporate facilities that butcher hundreds of animals per hour.
How to Buy
Our Promise to You
It’s easy to place an order; just click here.
If you have any questions, please e-mail them to
sunrisebeef@sunriseranch.org.
Or visit us at the farmers markets in Fort Collins and Loveland. See our
Farmers Market page.
- grassfed and grass-finished; no artificial supplements or grain, ever!
- locally raised in Loveland, Colorado
- rotationally grazed
- humanely produced and handled
- No disease prophylaxis antibiotics
- processed locally in a small, family-owned, USDA-inspected facility
- sold in individual cuts and in packs
- from animals that are certified USDA grassfed
- No artificial fertilizers
- No artificial pesticides
- No artificial herbicides
- No added hormones
- No disease prophylaxis antibiotics
- No animal by-products
Nutritional Benefits of Beef from Grassfed Cattle
- Beef from grassfed cattle contains 3-6 times the Omega-3 fatty acids of that from grain-fed cattle. These fatty acids are important because they are associated with lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- Beef from grassfed cattle contains 3 to 5 times the amount of conjugated linoleic acid, which has been shown to help reduce the risk of cancer, especially breast cancer.
- Grassfed cattle produce meat with more minerals and micronutrients, as well as higher levels of vitamins. One study found that beef from grassfed cattle had four times the vitamin E of that from grain-fed cattle.