About Us
All Natural, Willamette Valley Pasture Raised Beef
Our Story
Years ago after searching for suitable land for more than a year, we finally found
Western Skies, 114 acres in the foothills of the Oregon Coast range. The ranch
consists of 41 acres of lowland pasture cultivated to provide a local source of hay
ground and 73 acres of range, consisting of rare Oregon white oak woodlands
and upland prairie. Grazing cattle in these grasslands is a natural fit, appropriate
for maintaining these prairies, just as black-tailed deer and Roosevelt elk do.
Oregon has cool season grasses that only allow for spring and summer grazing.
Over the fall and winter months the cattle stay off the grasslands, near our
headquarters, with access to pasture, hay, and shelter in the barn from the
elements. Our cattle are suited for Willamette Valley climate in that they are an
Angus/Hereford cross. Good tolerance for heat in the summer, high performance
on a forage-based diet, and providing excellent quality beef. We are happy to
provide tours of the ranch. May is a good time to come and see the new-born
calves, and fall is a good time to see the change of the seasons (September/October).
Our Passion
Meet the Owners
The ranch is owned by Karin and Terry Stutzman. Our family has been farming in rural Monmouth for over 30 years and ranching for more than 8 years. We are actively involved in our community, participating on the Luckiamute Watershed Council board, and are members of Friends of Family Farmers, a community movement that promotes and protects socially responsible agriculture in Oregon.
Our Passion
Meet the Owners
The ranch is owned by Karin and Terry Stutzman. Our family has been farming in rural Monmouth for over 30 years and ranching for more than 7 years. We are actively involved in our community, participating on the Luckiamute Watershed Council board, and are members of Friends of Family Farmers, a community movement that promotes and protects socially responsible agriculture in Oregon.
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