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Grass fed and grass finished Akaushi Waygu Beef from 5K Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Hung 21 days, no antibiotics, no hormones

About us:

5K Ranch is a family owned and operated ranch in the Deep Creek Valley near Steamboat Springs in Northwest Colorado. With over 500 acres of pasture, our cattle are grass fed and grass finished.

At 5K Ranch we have certified Akaushi Cattle. Akaushi cattle are one of the four breeds of Waygu, famed for their superior marbling and tenderness. The term Waygu is used to refer to Japanese breeds of cattle used for beef production. The intramuscular fat (or marbling) in Akaushi meat contains and abundance of heart-healthy mono-saturated fats such as oleic acid, an amino acid commonly found in olive oil. This creates a sumptuous buttery flavor on the palate. The meat is delicious and has a dedicated following. We use rotational grazing at our ranch. It is more sustainable and improves the pasture quality. Rotational grazing mitigates greenhouse gas emissions and improves soil, plant and cattle health. Our cattle are moved frequently and now run over to their new pasture eager to have the fresh grass.

For the love of honey and the bees...

At Bee Grateful Farm we are passionate about honey and the bees. We started beekeeping 6 years ago and since then have fallen in love with not only honey but our pollinator friends as well.

With every purchase we are dedicated to giving back to the bees by creating pollinator habitats that are protected from pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals that threaten pollinators. Thank you for purchasing our candies and being a part of this mission. These decadent caramels are 100% honey sweetened (no added sugars, syrups or junk) and won’t stick in your teeth.

I'm Nick your sole owner & operator of this local microgreens farm.  I've been an athlete my entire life, but it wasn't until I hit my 30s when eating healthy and my food choices became an important part of my life. I had an extremely high metabolism throughout my entire competitive career, and, to me, my food choices were more about quantity rather than quality.  Even though every training camp we had a nutritionist give a presentation informing us that our food choices are important, and quality is better than quantity.  I've also lived on some very low nutrient diets while living off of gas station food when working on the pipeline and also living off of PB&Js during hay season that contributed to poor gut health.  After my body started changing into a dad bod, I realized something had to change.

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To be honest I hated eating vegetables most of my youth and even into my mid 20's.  So, I had to find a way to get better green nutrients into my body.  That's when I discovered microgreens, with a little nudge from my sister.  After reading every article I could find that pointed to different scientific based research on microgreens, a light bulb went off.  Microgreens are the easiest and most fun way to get your green nutrition.  I've read in articles and heard in many podcasts that microgreens are the "GATEWAY" vegetable.  IT IS SO TRUE!  Now instead of grabbing a bag of chips, I grab a couple handfuls of Micro Sunflowers as a snack.  The great thing about them is that KIDS love them too!

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I learned not only are they extremely beneficial to your health, but the way they are grown is very sustainably.  I feel like living in a mountain town we all have health on our minds, at least a little, but our produce quality is sometimes lacking because of how the supply chain works to transport those food to the mountains.  I've grabbed fruits and veggies from our local grocery stores without inspecting it first only to learn they were bad or moldy when I got home.  This is a major problem in mainstream retail markets.  No one really knows how old their food is before they buy it. 

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That's why I started Electric Microgreens.

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I felt there was a lack of quality, fresh, locally grown, nutrient dense produce in our area, especially during the winter months.  With microgreens being harvested so frequently it gives our local community easy access to an extremely fresh and healthy food source that can easily be added to any meal all year long.   With a fast-growing cycle it allows a farmer to perfect the quality of the product very quickly, rather than having to wait for the next growing season or year to perfect a commodity crop which can take years to do.  After many test growing cycles, I have dialed the products we offer to the highest of quality standards and flavor.  I always search for ways to improve upon our products.  I will always be testing new varieties and growing methods to maximize the quality of the product and the sustainability of the farm. 

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It's my honor to grow this nutritious and delicious fresh produce for you!

Elkhead Creek Ranch is Family owned and operated by Tim and Laine O'Neal and their three sons.

Sitting above Elkhead Creek, below Elkhead Reservoir, on the border of Moffat/ Routt Counties, our 131 acres of natural grasses and meandering river are perfect for a Prime Plus Pasture finished Wagyu Beef Operation, "Yampa Valley Wagyu".

Our Wagyu are American Wagyu Steers raised on these beautiful river grasses.

Cattle in the U.S. can reach slaughter around 16 months, Wagyu reach slaughter 30 months or longer. Because they live longer they eat more feed which is one reason Wagyu brings a higher price. Marbling, or intramuscular fat, is what gives Wagyu its melt in your mouth texture and rich buttery taste.

The welfare of our animals and flavor profile are our premier concern, we believe in raising them as naturally and humanely as possible. Our cattle are grazed on the lush green grasses in the growing seasons of spring, summer and fall, supplemented with local grass hay and sunflower pellets (Mechanical Extracted Sunflower Meal; min 27% crude protein, min 9% crude fat, max 25% crude fiber from Colorado Mills in Lamar, Colorado . A total natural feeding program.

As passionate promoters of growing cattle on grass, we never pass up an opportunity to convince people of the benefits of raising our animals on grass using rotational grazing principals. Practices like rotational grazing are what sets our Wagyu beef apart from other beef products. Regenerative Rotational grazing along with a balanced and specific diet, and no use of hormones or antibiotics, lead to a better life for our cattle and higher quality food for ourselves and you.

As any rancher of quality will tell you, if you want steaks with abundant marbling, make sure your cattle never see a bad day. So what’s a good day for cattle? Honestly, not all that different from a good day for a human: plenty of delicious food, lots of shade outside on a sunny day, and respect and care all around.

We pride ourselves on our thick cut bone in steaks, exceptional flavor and value, all packages are sealed with our custom label.

Shadow Laine Farm @ Elkhead Creek Ranch .......

Our chickens are free range, and fed organic feed as well as kitchen scraps. We have a Rainbow of Brown Dark Brown, Tan, White, Olive, and Blue Egg layers.

Herbs, Produce and Flowers as available during the summer to harvest

Cookies, Candies, Crackers, Chips as available

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Feel free to reach out with question, if you would like to plan a visit or to pre order "to your own specs/cut sheet" a full, 1/2 or 1/4 steer to fill your freezer. We process 2 to 3 times yearly. What is WAGYU?

WAGYU - a Japanese beef cattle breed – derive from native Asian cattle. 'WAGYU' refers to all Japanese beef cattle, where 'Wa' means Japanese and 'gyu' means cow. “Wagyu” refers to any cattle that is bred in Japan or the Japanese-style. "Kobe", on the other hand, is an appellation like Champagne or prosciutto di Parma. Beef labeled “Kobe” must come from Tajima-Gyu cattle that have been born, raised, and slaughtered in the Hyōgo prefecture, of which Kobe is the capital. Kobe beef is subject to a rigorous grading policy that includes measures of fat-marbling ratio, gross weight of beef, and overall meat quality.

Wagyu were originally draft animals used in agriculture, and were selected for their physical endurance. This selection favored animals with more intra-muscular fat cells – ‘marbling’ – which provided a readily available energy source. Marbling, or intramuscular fat, is what gives prime steaks that melt-in-your-mouth feel and rich umami taste. Ideal marbling is bright white and evenly distributed in slender tributaries, rather than thick rivers, across the cut of meat. When you cook a Wagyu steak, the abundant, well-distributed marbling will melt and infuse the entire cut with rich, essential omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids, quite similar to the monounsaturated fats found in olive oil and wild salmon.

Wagyu is a horned breed and the cattle are either black or red in color.

Highly prized for their rich flavor, these cattle produce arguably the finest beef in the world. Wagyu cattle's genetic predisposition yields a beef that contains a higher percentage of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids than typical beef. Wagyu has a particularly rich mouth feel because of the marbling of the fat—not because it has an overall higher proportion of fat than American beef. Wagyu cattle are genetically predisposed to have high levels of unsaturated fats. The fat is evenly dispersed throughout the beef and melts at a low temperature, which gives the steak a buttery texture.

Free from Hormones, Free from Antibiotics, Locally Grass Finished

Rooted in the traditions of the past with a focus toward a sustainable future. Our beef herd is selected for high elevation genetics and high-quality beef. Our beef cows spend their lives on pastures in South Routt County, with supplemental grain while still on pasture for finishing. Customization is available for shared beef sales. All natural, no growth hormones, no steroids. We are a family-run business with a passion for supporting local agriculture, and love to share and enjoy delicious and nutritious food with our family, friends, and community.

Good Vibes River Gear is a small manufacturing business in the Yampa Valley. We sew custom unique gear for rafting, camping and everyday use. We make reusable grocery bags that are helping to eliminate single-use plastics. We are passionate about protecting the river, and wanted to use a durable material to create quality products that will combat the use of single-use plastic bags. The waterproof nature of the material gives the bags multi-use purposes, not just for shopping but can be brought on the river too.

Gunner Dog Treats is a home based small business founded on a passion for pets, especially Ole Gunner Dog. Gunner was a big yellow lab full of mischief, loved to hunt and lived a wonderful life in Northwest Colorado. He was truly Willie's best friend that lived to a fruitful age of 14 until his passing. As you can tell we are just good ole country folks who truly love our dogs and a passion for the outdoors. We hope your dogs love Gunner Dog Treats. Our specialty and top seller!!! Wild game chews are prepared from bones freshly harvested from elk, deer, antelope and an occasional moose. We only use the leg & femur bones as they are the strongest. All natural with no chemicals or additives and smoked with hickory wood. Quality Control is very important to me and your pets safety. Hence, why I inspect all bones during all phases from start to finish.

At Hayden Fresh Farm , south of Hayden, we want to provide fresh and nutritious products from our farm to your family. We do this by providing premium nutrition, a great environment, and caring management to all of our livestock. Our layers are cage free, with plenty of room to be happy chickens and are not fed any hormones or antibiotics. In the summer, our broilers, turkeys, and pigs have fresh grass, fresh air, and plenty of room to do what makes them happy.

We worked in agriculture related businesses for over 25 years and now have been able to work on our farm on a full time basis. This is not a hobby and your satisfaction is of the utmost importance for the success of our farm. We also support other local farmers and businesses by purchasing our hay and grain in Routt County when we can’t provide it from our own land. No antibiotics or hormones.

The Home Ranch produces grass finished American Wagyu beef (Red Angus crossed with Akaushi (Wagyu) cattle). The Akaushi Angus crosses allow for us to offer well marbled, delicious beef that finishes better on grass, available at a lesser cost than pure Wagyu beef. Our beef steers rotationally graze through through our ranch property in Clark, using electric fence or hard fences, and are grass fed and finished. We use horses to move and check our cattle herds, because we love the traditional ranching style, but we also are open to the new! Which is why we embrace rotational grazing and put up miles and miles of electric fence each season, and also have recently started using virtual fence technology to help us even better protect riparian areas, or keep the cows out of, or in, areas that need less or more cattle impact. We'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about our cattle operation, so e-mail beef@homeranch.com if you have anything you'd like to ask!

Mountain Bluebird Farm is a diversified Farm and Market Garden located on the banks of the Yampa River in Hayden, Colorado. We grow Fresh Produce using organic and no-till practices.

O'Johnson Giardiniera - It all started with a love for Giardiniera the first time Dave visited Chicago. It was always too hot for Colleen. Long story short, when we all were not allowed to do anything back in April 2020, we decided to try making our own Giardiniera. We started selling our Giardiniera at the Hayden Farmers Market that summer. Dave does the chopping and Colleen does the sealing. Giardiniera means "gardener" in Italian. In Chicago, where Colleen is from, it is a must have household condiment. It adds flavor to anything, Italian beef sandwiches, pizza, sausage, burgers, hot dogs. sandwiches, salad, eggs, muffuletta layer, pasta salad, spaghetti, antipasto, add to your cottage cheese, baked potato, dips, charcuterie boards, ANY crockpot dish and more. Not your traditional relish. We let the vegetables do the talking. Jars are shelf stable

Products grown in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Located in North Routt, midway between Steamboat and Clark, the early 20th-century farmstead at Routt Star Ranch is home to arguably the happiest chickens in the Elk River Valley. The Routt Star hens and roosters spend their days, regardless of season, dust-bathing, napping, and foraging under the century-old willows and spruce trees that shade the brook which meanders through the garden and pastures; and their evenings protected within their warm and cozy indoor coop. At Routt Star, not only do the chickens have infinite free-range to fly, zoom, dance, and move about as they wish, they actively spend their days socializing and grazing throughout the grass and compost of the farmyard, which is also home to horses, visiting cows, goats, cats, and their guardian ranch dogs, Kevin, Jack, and Beth. While not certified as organic, the rainbow assortment of Routt Star eggs are laid by hens who both benefit from and contribute to the all-natural environment and ecosystem within the farm. Their diet and water is then continuously supplemented with organic-only: layer grain crumbles, vitamins, probiotics, fruits, vegetables, and both fresh and dried insects to provide nutritionally dense farm fresh eggs with rich flavor.

Shepherdess Bakery & Homemade is a cottage foods micro bakery producing artisan breads, cinnamon rolls, drop cookies, and other delicious baked goods, utilizing quality ingredients. I'm Gabrielle Peden, the owner and baker, and I created my business out of a love for baking and a desire to share the joy with you! I've been baking for my family for over fifteen years, having learned to bake with a wood cook stove.

Beef raised in Toponas, Colorado

Our butcher beef summers on the Yampa Valley’s high mountain grass and then is brought in for grain. Our family has a long heritage of cattle ranching in Routt County. Everyone, from the grandparents to the grandkids, truly has a passion for our product.

HORMONE FREE, PASTURE RAISED, FAMILY RUN BUSINESS, LOCALLY FED, LOCALLY RAISED, LOCALLY PROCESSED.

Boatanics at Steamboat Springs High School engages with a wide range of students with diverse interests and abilities. 

Purpose: To be more than a locally grown produce company, but to provide hands-on and real world experience in agriculture, science, sustainability, and business with the high school.

Goal: To strengthen connections between SSHS and the Steamboat Springs community and to expose students to possible future career paths while developing important skills. 

Stay at Home Chef has been in the Elk River Valley since 1999. First working at The Dutch Creek Guest Ranch at Steamboat Lake, and then gradually building her business into what it is today: a personal chef specializing in in-home catering for intimate groups. With over 40 years in the restaurant industry, Sharon has a lot of experience!

Sharon started canning as a girl with her mother Andrea in Maryland. Andrea had a bountiful garden, and many of Sharon’s recipes date back to those days growing up on Chesapeake Bay. Among them being “Mom’s Tomato Jam”, “ Pickled Corn Relish”, and “Watermelon Rind Pickles”.

Sharon is pleased to be offering these family recipes for pickles and jams, as well as some modern take- offs of the classics, for the first time as a Colorado Cottage Business. The selections will vary throughout the year as the markets inspire.

Sharon lives in the “Clark-tic Circle” with her husband Mike (chief bottle-washer), their hellion of a heeler, Phoebe, mouse-killer deluxe Gracie the Cat, 3 horses and a miniature mule

We are a nonprofit marketplace that brings locally raised, grown, and produced goods to the people of the Yampa Valley.

Yampa Valley Foods is a program of the Community Agriculture Alliance, a nonprofit organization working to preserve agriculture in the Yampa Valley by initiating and supporting programs and policies that benefit and connect producers, consumers, and the community. 

Thank you for your support!

YVR is a veteran managed diversified cattle ranch located in north west Colorado. Our goal is to provide grass fed premium Wagyu beef to our customers while implementing regenerative management strategies to continuously improve the land we work. We strive to stay up to date on best practices in order to be part of the solution to the current environment and health issues facing our planet today.