STRAIGHT FROM THE RANCH
Behind the Beef
Real answers about cattle, beef, buying ranch-direct, and the work that happens before anything reaches your freezer. From high-country cattle and genetics to finishing, processing, cuts, freezer planning, and life on the ranch, this is where we share what goes into the beef — and the people behind it.
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Get Behind the Beef
If you’re new to ranch-direct beef, these are three good places to start.
How Much Freezer Space Do You Need for a Side of Beef?
Plan the space, organize your cuts and ask the right questions before your beef is ready.
Why We Use a 90-Day Grain Finish
What happens during finishing, why our cattle stay on the ranch and how feeding fits the bigger picture.
Live Weight vs. Hanging Weight: What Are You Actually Buying?
Understand the three weights—and why the number on the animal is different from the beef in your freezer.
FROM CATTLE TO CUTS
What You'll Find Behind the Beef
The more you know about where your food comes from, the easier it is to make decisions that fit your family, your freezer, and the way you eat.
Cattle + Genetics
The traits and breeding decisions behind our cattle.
High-Country Ranching
Raising cattle in Colorado’s changing conditions.
Raising + Finishing
Daily care, feeding and finishing on the ranch
Buying Ranch-Direct
Beef weights, cuts, freezer space and ordering questions.
Beef Basics
Processing, dry aging and understanding the beef you buy.
Ranch Life
Family, community and everyday work at Triple JC.
GET BEHIND THE BEEF
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Now That You Know More, See What's Available.
Ready to talk about an order? Ask us about current availability, upcoming processing and options for your household or business.