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James Ranch Artisan Cheese

Self-Reported
Farm

Dairy Farm

Sustainable Beef, Cheese, Pork, Raw Milk, Fresh Eggs, and Produce in Durango, CO

Farming since 1999
Animal Welfare Approved
grass-fed
grass-finished
hormone-free
pasture-raised
regenerative
wild-caught
Pastured Eggs100% Grass-Fed BeefRaw MilkGrass-Fed MilkPasture-Raised PorkPasture-Raised ChickenPasture-Raised LambGrass-Fed LambRaw HoneyCoffee & TeaWine & CiderFlowersBody & HomeFiberPantryArtisan BreadArtisan CheeseBeerCiderCitrusCurrantsDairyFarmstead CheeseFruitGrass-Fed BeefGrass-Finished BeefNonalcoholic BeveragesOther MeatsPreserves & PantryProduce

Our Animals

Cattle

Jersey

How We Process

artisan
dry-aged 21 days
farmstead
frozen
raw/unpasteurized
small batch

How to Buy

Markets & Stores

farmers market

Retail

individual cuts

Online & Ordering

online ordering

Bulk & Shares

whole beef

Photos

About James Ranch Artisan Cheese

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

Our Story

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.

From James Ranch Artisan Cheese's website

Meet Kay and David James

Farm Owner · Since 1999

What Sets This Farm Apart

Self-Reported

Every practice listed here means something specific. Tap any practice to learn what it requires and why it matters.

Beef

Dairy

General Practices

Pork

conventional / unknown

Poultry & Eggs

conventional / unknown

Self-reported practices. This farm has provided information about their practices, but they have not yet been independently verified by Bhumi.

Hours & Operations

Delivery & Pickup
restaurant supplyshipping
Payment Methods
cashcheckonline ordering

Location & Directions

Map showing James Ranch Artisan Cheese location
33304 Hwy. 550, Durango, CO, 81301
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