How We Raise Our Beef

Cow and calf together on pasture at Tucker Creek Ranch

First winter: calves in the barn

We wean calves in early winter. They spend that first winter in a large barn with access to the outdoors. After that they are on pasture year-round. We raise Red Angus and Hereford cattle chosen for how well they do on pasture.

Tucker Creek Ranch herd grazing in lush summer pasture

Spring and summer: rotated grazing

Cattle move to fresh grass two or three times a week. Each section rests and regrows between visits, and the herd has room to roam. We never confine cattle in a feedlot.

Red Angus cattle grazing on pasture at Tucker Creek Ranch

Finishing: a light daily grain ration

To build marbling, the cattle get about 1% of their body weight in grain once a day while staying on pasture. They eat it in about ten minutes and spend the other 23 hours grazing. Read more about why we grain-finish.

Hormones, antibiotics, and processing

We never use growth hormones. We raise our cattle without routine antibiotics. If an animal needs treatment, a veterinarian directs it.

Matt's Custom Meats in Longview, WA does the harvest, cutting, and wrapping, to the cut instructions you give them.

Fall 2026 beef shares are sold out

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