Parker Pastures

In 2006, Parker Pastures was founded by a family returning to their roots in Gunnison, CO, after working on the Chico Basin Ranch. They started on their grandparents' Creekside Ranch, filling the fields with various animals and dedicating themselves to providing healthy, pasture-raised meats. Over the years, the business evolved to focus on high-quality, nutrient-dense grass-fed and grass-finished beef, despite facing significant challenges, including the founder's battle with cancer.

The farm employs the Holistic Management model, featuring short-duration, high-intensity grazing followed by long recovery periods for plants. This method improves degraded landscapes, builds soil, and sequesters carbon. Animals are humanely raised in family groups with access to fresh pasture and clean mountain water, allowing them to express their natural behaviors. The farm avoids the use of growth hormones, antibiotics, and mRNA vaccines, and irrigates pastures with natural clean water without pesticides or chemicals.

Parker Pastures is a member of the Raw Milk Association of Colorado and offers their products at the Gunnison and Crested Butte Farmer's Markets. They emphasize the importance of nutrient-dense food and have built a reputation for high-quality, ethically-raised meats. The farm's commitment to quality and ethical practices has garnered praise from health-conscious consumers and athletes alike.