May 30, 2025 - Local Brief

Where to get local, grass-fed meat in Colorado

Alayna Alvarez

Packaged meat from Eagle Rock Ranch in Jefferson, Colorado. Photo: Courtesy of In the Wild and Wonder

Grilling season is here — and lucky for us, Colorado is home to dozens of ranches responsibly raising cattle and pigs for premium beef and pork.

Why it matters: Buying local meat supports Colorado ranchers and often guarantees a more humane, sustainable process behind what you'd find on grocery shelves.

Zoom in: Whether you're flipping burgers or searing steaks, here are three standout Colorado ranches offering premium meat boxes for your summer cookouts.

Eagle Rock Ranch (Jefferson): Run by first-generation ranchers, the Gottenborg family specializes in pasture-raised, hormone-free Black Angus.

Their grill boxes ($198–$259) come with New York strips, ribeyes and sirloins — plus burger patties and hot dogs. Orders online only.

Prosper Meats (Flagler): This family-run ranch specializes in lean, organic, grass-fed beef — a mix of Angus, Hereford and Red Devon breeds known for top-tier flavor and tenderness.

Their 15-pound grill box ($169) includes flat irons, flanks, hangers, short ribs, ground beef and more. Order online for shipping or Denver-area pickup.

Craig Angus Ranch (Fort Collins): Family-owned since 1978, this ranch raises natural grain- and grass-fed Black Angus.

Their BBQ box ($173) features sirloin steaks, ribeyes and a rotating premium cut — like T-bone, porterhouse, NY strip or ranch steak. Order online or pick up at the ranch.

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Where to get local, grass-fed meat in Colorado

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