Dairy Farm
Sustainable Beef, Cheese, Pork, Raw Milk, Fresh Eggs, and Produce in Durango, CO
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Jersey
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farmers market
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individual cuts
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online ordering
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whole beef
Kay and David James raised their family of five children in this rural atmosphere, enriched with the love of the land, animals, plants, and family. Twenty-seven years ago, the adult children began migrating back to the ranch seeking the joy of rearing their families here and utilizing and improving this land. Today, seven different agriculturally based enterprises are flourishing at James Ranch. The family has a quality of life goal that dictates the ranch remain in agriculture as a lifestyle preference for the families and open space for the community. A significant contributor to family harmony and synergism is their disciplined quarterly family meetings. Here, aspects of the respective enterprises are discussed as well as the overall running of the James Ranch. Grand children are included in these discussions. Any subtle incongruity is immediately brought out and resolved harmoniously. Please visit the sections for each enterprise to learn more about the individual families living and working here. Healthy Soil = Healthy Grass = Healthy Environment = Healthy Animals = Healthy Humans! 100% Grass-Fed Beef Artisan Cheese Gardens Tree Farm James Ranch Grill James Ranch Market Where To Buy Homestead School Tours Events Book Your Event The Cabin At JRHistoric Cottage Forest Retreat Our Mission Regenerative About The James Family Family Bios Blog
Kay and David James raised their family of five children on the ranch, instilling a love for the land, animals, and plants. Twenty-seven years ago, their adult children began returning to the ranch, seeking to raise their own families there and improve the land. Today, seven agriculturally based enterprises flourish at James Ranch, guided by a quality of life goal to keep the ranch in agriculture as a lifestyle and open space for the community. They hold disciplined quarterly family meetings to discuss enterprises and resolve any incongruities harmoniously, including grandchildren in these discussions.
Meet Kay and David James
Farm Owner · Since 1999
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