Arizona
See how Arizona beef farmers and ranchers are raising sustainable beef through award-winning environmental efforts.
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BEEF
Arizona rancher works tirelessly toward conservation both on and off the land
Just outside of Winslow, Arizona sits Chevelon Butte Ranch, one of the largest working cattle ranches in the state. Jim and Jeanne O'Haco are the third generation to ranch on this land, but stewardship has been a goal since the beginning. Across the ranch's 60,000 acres, sustainability projects focus on improving water resources, given the land's drought-prone climate. Jim has worked alongside both state and federal agencies to remove invasive plant species and to install the High Point Well, which supplies cattle with 30 water access points. These changes have also provided year-round drinking water to dwindling wildlife species and highlights that wildlife and ranching can coexist. The O'Haco family has been ranching in the area for over 100 years and the ongoing conservation efforts will ensure the ranch is healthy for future generations. For their work in conservation, the O'Haco Family was awarded the prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award (ESAP).
"There are two things in life that I've always wanted to do, and I think I've accomplished them mostly, is to have quality cattle and to help the environment and habitat. But the job's not done: we always can improve." - Jim O'Haco, Co-Owner, O'Haco Cattle Co.
MEET MORE MEMBERS OF THE BEEF COMMUNITY:
Joe and Sarah King
Meet Arizona cattle ranchers, Joe and Sarah King of the King’s Anvil Ranch. Joe is a fourth-generation rancher which means that his family has been in the ranching business for over 125 years. The King family is one who embraces tradition while looking to the future in terms of innovation and technology. This methodology allows them to raise high-quality beef for their family and for yours.
Raising Beef in Arizona
Arizona's beef farmers and ranchers are as varied as the Grand Canyon State's terrain. From pasture to plate, Arizona's ranching families take pride in raising beef for their families and yours. Ranchers care about their animals, they care about conservation and they care about consumers.
Popular arizona-inspired recipes
Classic Fajitas
Got a hankering for beef fajitas? This recipe is every bit as easy as ordering from a restaurant. Marinate and grill beef Flank or Skirt steak, serve with peppers and onions. Easy as that.
STEAK-STUFFED PORTOBELLO WITH CREAMY POBLANO SAUCE
Stuffed mushrooms come alive with grilled steak and a Mexican cream sauce made with fresh roasted chilies.
arizona fact
Arizona grows enough cotton each year to make more than one pair of jeans for every person in the United States.
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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.
arizona beef council
Learn more about the Arizona Beef Council and the work they do within the state.