Raising good beef takes a lot. Most of it happens long before you ever see a steak on your plate. It takes us about two years to raise a beef animal from birth to processing. That’s two winters of feeding cattle, two summers of managing pastures, and a lot of time spent caring for animals.…
Mastering Meal Prep: A Recipe for Success In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to prepare nutritious meals can be a challenge. The temptation of fast food and takeout often leads to, not only unhealthy eating habits but eating out can add up. However, there’s a solution that not only saves time but also promotes better…
Discover the Rich Flavors of Fall with Carson Valley Meat’s Ranch-Inspired Recipes! As leaves begin to turn, there’s nothing like the flavors of fall to warm our hearts and satisfy our taste buds. At Carson Valley Meats, we are excited to present our 2023 Fall Recipe collection. This recipe book is a celebration of ranch-inspired…
Exploring Varieties and Ideal Cooking Methods At Carson Valley Meats, we take pride in preserving the traditions of agriculture, fostering a future where the Farm-to-Table movement thrives for generations to come. Our commitment to the Farm-to-Table movement is not just a business endeavor; it’s a way of life we cherish and want to preserve for…
Sinclair Family Farm Sinclair Family Farm has been part of the Farm-to-Table movement, and its mission statement shows. “We are an economically and environmentally profitable sheep and poultry business. We seek to serve their local community by providing local food and supporting youth to get involved in agriculture”. Before becoming the owner and visionary of…
7 Hawk Ranch Carson Valley Meats is proud to welcome our newest vendor, 7 Hawk Ranch LLC whose organic farm fresh foods and their beautiful and unique products will be a wonderful addition to your next Ranch Box order! Founded in Minden, Nevada, 7 Hawk Ranch LLC began when a 6th generation Nevadan, Joseph Cowee…
Kayla Holcomb, Mike’s daughter, joined FFA when she started high school. Before joining FFA she had been a part of 4-H from the age of 7, showing sheep and dairy cows. After seeing the people in FFA, and the work they did, it became a dream of hers to be a part of it. She…
The Coleman family of Minden in the Johnson Lane area run a small family farm to feed their family, and to make a little money on selling their products. Take a listen as they discuss the future of the family farm in Carson Valley – and what a facility like ours would mean for their…
We are first-generation ranchers. When Spencer and I first met, we always talked about raising our own cattle. We still have the kitchen napkins those dreams and ideas were scribbled on! Then one day, we decided enough talking, it is time to jump in with both feet. We recognized the need for younger generations to…
We believe the appeal speaks for itself. There were a number of irregularities in the handling of the Board of County Commissioners meeting that simply should not go unchecked. Staff compared our small business proposal, which by code is limited to no more than 60 animals one day per week, to Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations,…