From Ranch to Retail: Why We Never Outsource

In an age when most food travels hundreds or even thousands of miles before it reaches your plate, Homestead Natural Meats does things differently. We are proud to say that everything we do happens right here in Western Colorado, from ranch to retail.

We believe that great meat starts with respect for the land, for the animal, and for the people who enjoy it. That is why we never outsource our processing. When you buy from Homestead, you can trust that every step of the journey, from the pasture to your plate, is handled with care by people who live and work in your community.

Local Cattle, Local Commitment

Our beef, pork, and lamb are sourced from local family ranches across Western Colorado. These are hardworking families who share our commitment to humane animal care, natural raising practices, and responsible stewardship of the land.

By keeping our sourcing local, we ensure that the animals are raised in open pastures, cared for the right way, and never subjected to the long, stressful transport common in industrial systems. Supporting local ranchers also means keeping money, jobs, and integrity right here at home, circulating within the community that we love.

Processing: The Heart of What We Do

While many companies outsource their processing to large regional or national plants, we do it all ourselves right here in our USDA-inspected, Certified Humane facility in Delta, Colorado.

Our team handles each animal with the same care we would want for our own. Every carcass is aged on the rail for 11 to 14 days to naturally enhance flavor and tenderness. Then, our skilled butchers hand-cut and package every order to exacting standards.

Because we control the entire process, our customers know they are getting clean, safe, and traceable products. Every cut of meat we sell has been raised, processed, and prepared right here in Western Colorado. That is a difference you can taste and a promise you can count on.

Why Control Matters

When other companies outsource, they give up control. They cannot guarantee how animals are handled, how meat is stored, or how products are labeled once they leave their facility.

At Homestead, control is our quality guarantee. We oversee every detail, from humane handling to sanitation to the final label on the package, so you can feel confident about what you are feeding your family. It is not the easiest way to do business, but it is the right way.

That control also ensures consistency and freshness. Our meat does not spend weeks in transit. It is processed, packaged, and stocked right here, often in the same community where the animals were raised.

The Local Difference You Can Taste

There is something special about meat raised and processed close to home. The aging, the handling, and the craftsmanship of our butchers all add up to richer flavor, better texture, and a product that simply feels right.

Our customers often tell us they can taste the difference and that our beef has the kind of depth and freshness that is hard to find anywhere else. That is no accident. It is the direct result of doing everything ourselves right here in Western Colorado.

When you visit our stores in Delta or Montrose, you are not just buying a steak or a roast. You are buying the story behind it: local cattle, local people, and local pride.

Stewardship That Lasts

Our approach is not just about better meat. It is about better values. By keeping every step local, we help protect the land, support family ranching traditions, and ensure that the next generation can enjoy the same Western Colorado way of life we cherish today.

We are proud to play our part in a community built on integrity, hard work, and care for the land. Every package that leaves our facility reflects that commitment.

The Way Meat Should Be

At Homestead Natural Meats, we are not chasing trends or cutting corners. We are carrying on a way of doing things that respects our community, our customers, and our craft.

That is why we will never outsource. Because when it comes to quality, accountability, and trust, the best way is still the local way — from ranch to retail, right here in Western Colorado.