Oregon
Discover local recipes, flavors and meet members of the Oregon beef community.
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BEEF
Oregon ranch strives to be stewards of the land to achieve their sustainable mission
Roaring Springs Ranch in Frenchglen, Oregon, is owned by the Sanders family with help from Ranch Manager, Stacy Davies. The main goal for the ranch is to be economically, ecologically and socially sustainable. The ranch is able to provide their cattle with high-quality food for year-round grazing by matching the animal production cycle with native plant nutrition creating a sustainable system for both the plants and animals. With such a diverse ecosystem on the ranch, Roaring Springs creates partnerships and cooperative agreements with local, state and federal organizations to focus on stopping invasive species, improving wildlife habitat and educating future generations on proper management techniques. In cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, the ranch instituted a prescribed burn program to not only restore watershed health but grass and forage health for cattle and wildlife. For their work in implementing these sustainability practices, Roaring Springs Ranch was awarded the prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award (ESAP).
"My vision would be that we could better bridge the gap to our urban friends that what we do is good for the environment and what we do benefits them. Having good stewards on the land is better than not having anyone on the land and our goal is to be good stewards." - Rob Sanders, Owner, Roaring Springs Ranch
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Meet the Beef Community
From cow-calf operations to feedlots, pastures to packing plants, it takes a team of specialists to bring beef from pasture to plate. Learn more about the raising beef process as we travel across the country talking to real, modern ranchers about how they care for the cattle, what inspires them and why they work so hard day after day.
raising beef in oregon
Raising beef is a complex process, but throughout the entire journey, one thing remains constant – the shared commitment to raising cattle in a safe, humane and environmentally sustainable way. Today, there are more than 1.2 million cattle and over 13,000 cattle farms and ranches in Oregon. Learn more about Oregon's beef farmers and ranchers who are raising beef from pasture to plate.
popular oregon-inspired recipes
GRILLED BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAKS & COLORFUL PEPPERS
A homemade parsley pesto is spread on beef Porterhouse Steak and bell peppers for a vibrant flavor and color.
BEEF AND MUSHROOM BURGERS
Finely diced mushrooms are added into Ground Beef patties and grilled to juicy perfection. Top with your favorite cheese and you've just met your new favorite burger!
oregon fact
Oregon is the top producing state for hazelnuts, rhubarb, grass seed and Christmas trees.
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See how beef farmers and ranchers around the country are implementing land-saving, wildlife-preserving, and award-winning environmental efforts.
beef sustainability
cattlemen and the environment
Today beef is produced using fewer resources than ever before. But conservation is never complete; ranchers work hard to feed a growing population, while, at the same time, reduce water use, care for the land, and protect the environment.
