Homestead Journal

Understanding Fat: Why It’s Your Best Friend in the Kitchen (and on the Ranch)

Fat is one of the most important parts of great meat. From rich flavor to natural tenderness, the right kind of fat begins with humane handling and sustainable ranching practices. Homestead Natural Meats raises and processes grass fed and naturally finished Colorado beef, pork, and lamb with exceptional marbling and dry aged quality that helps Western Colorado families cook better meals with confidence.

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Meals for Minds: Reclaiming Nutrition in Our Schools

School cafeterias have become the largest fast-food chain in America, serving over 3 billion meals each year. Through the Meals for Minds program, Homestead Natural Meats and Delta County School District are working to change that by bringing local, nutrient-rich beef and pork into school lunches. Discover how real food is helping kids think clearer, grow stronger, and reconnect with the land that feeds them.

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The True Cost of Cheap Meat

Cheap meat often comes with hidden costs, including corners cut in animal care, processing, and quality. At Homestead Natural Meats, we believe in doing things differently. From sourcing livestock from local family ranches to processing every cut in our own USDA-inspected facility, we maintain complete control and transparency. Our commitment to humane practices, sustainable ranching, and local craftsmanship ensures every bite reflects the values of Western Colorado. When you choose Homestead, you are not just buying meat; you are choosing integrity, flavor, and quality that you can trust.

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From Ranch to Retail: Why We Never Outsource

At Homestead Natural Meats, every step happens right here in Western Colorado. We source livestock from local family ranches, process every cut in our USDA-inspected facility, and ensure humane handling and unmatched quality from start to finish. By keeping everything local, we maintain freshness, traceability, and trust that outsourced processors cannot match. From ranch to retail, our commitment to doing things the right way means you can taste the difference in every bite.

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