The sunlight is shining through my office window this morning, warming everything it touches. The first rays just peeked over the Eastern ridge of Joy Valley and the whole valley is bathed in soft, rosy light. Out in the pastures, the cattle are already grazing, heads down, their glossy black and brown coats soaking up the sun’s warmth…

The fall season in Michigan offers much to enjoy: crisp weather, brilliant colors, festive gatherings and hearty seasonal foods. 

Well, it’s over. Welcome winter. Merry Christmas!

If geeky, soil and grass talk is not your thing, that's cool. Instead,

BUSTED !!!

That headline was partly to grab your attention.
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​But it’s true, I don’t buy meat at a farmer’s market… unless I personally know the person or team selling it and…

This is one of the most challenging things we do at The North Coast Ranch. Animal welfare is important to all of us. ​Butchering season is here and it’s always bittersweet:

Bitter because our animals make the ultimate sacrifice for each of our families' health and well-being. Sweet because our freezers are nearly empty …

Grass-fed beef is a popular choice if you’re seeking a more natural and sustainable option for your meat consumption. Unlike grain-fed cattle, grass-fed cattle are raised on a diet of grass and forage, resulting in beef that is reported to offer higher nutritional value and supports environmentally friendly farming practices.

While I am not passionate about backyard grilling, I do enjoy it...and I bet you do too. As we are nearing the end of the traditional “grilling season” in Northern climates, there’s no need to stop grilling just because football season has started, the kids are back in school, etc. In fact, temps have cooled slightly…and the days and nights are 100% perfection.

Who would have thought that ground beef, meatloaf, roasts and steaks could taste this amazing?

Creating great-tasting beef requires more than just grass.

Rotational Grazing is a Cornerstone of Regenerative Ranching

Short video rotating the cows from one area of pasture to another. Why? Rotating them keeps them on fresh pasture, away from where they previously were.

Bale Grazing: How We Keep Our Cattle Warm in Winter.

This weekend and next week the temperatures at night are expected to reach single digits, with wind chills making it feel even colder.  After a warm December, it appears that winter has finally settled in here at The North Coast Ranch.


We're often asked, "How do you keep your cattle warm in the winter?" 

The View From a Michigan Cattle Ranch

We've been fielding a lot of questions about mRNA vaccinations and our grass-fed beef.  First, great to see people are taking an interest in how their food is produced. However, there’s a lot of misinformation floating around…

Good Old Fashioned, Regenerative, Adaptive Grazing Practices

We raise cattle using old-fashioned, common sense, time tested, regenerative, adaptive farming practices where cattle roam free, daily, for their entire lives.