Raised in Colorado’s High Country
Elevation, weather, terrain, and seasonal conditions all influence how cattle are selected and managed. We look for healthy, functional cattle that can perform well in the environment they’re raised in.
90-Day Grain Finish
Our cattle are grain finished for approximately 90 days to support marbling, flavor, body condition, and a more consistent finished product.
Two-Week Hang
After processing, our beef is typically hung for approximately two weeks before final cutting and packaging.
ROOTED IN THE RANCHING LIFE
Beef Raised With Intention.
Triple JC Ranch is built on three generations of ranching experience and a simple belief: quality beef starts long before it reaches the processor.
From genetics and animal care to the Colorado environment our cattle are raised in, feeding, finishing, and processing, every step matters.
We’re building a direct connection between Colorado ranchers and the families and businesses they feed — with quality, transparency, and personal service at the center of it.
RANCH-DIRECT BEEF
Beef That Fits the Way You Buy.
Whether you’re ready to stock the freezer or looking for a smaller way to buy ranch-direct, we’re building options around the needs of real families and businesses.
Beef by the Side
For customers ready to purchase a larger quantity and stock the freezer.
Custom Cuts
Larger beef orders can be processed around your household’s cut and packaging preferences.
Beef Boxes
Smaller curated quantities are being developed as inventory becomes available.
Restaurant + Wholesale
Direct conversations with restaurants and food businesses interested in quality Colorado beef.
BUILT FOR COLORADO
The Environment Shapes the Cattle.
Raising cattle in Colorado’s high country brings a different set of considerations.
Elevation, terrain, changing weather, and seasonal conditions all affect how cattle are selected, managed, and evaluated.
Triple JC looks beyond size alone. We pay attention to:
- Health
- Structure
- Performance
- Genetics
- Body condition
- How individual cattle handle the environment around them
The goal is to raise healthy, functional cattle that fit the conditions they’re raised in and can develop into the quality finished beef we’re looking for.
“The right animal isn’t just one that grows. It’s one that fits the environment.”
GENERATIONS
HIGH
COUNTRY
COLORADO RAISED
DAYS GRAIN FINISHED
APPROX. DAYS HUNG
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE RANCH
Three Generations. One Way of Life.
Ranching isn’t simply a business for the Curtis family. It’s knowledge, responsibility, hard work, and a way of life passed from one generation to the next.
Triple JC Ranch brings that experience into everything we do — from the cattle we select and the way we manage them in Colorado’s high country to the relationships we build with the people who ultimately put our beef on their tables.
We’re growing, but the goal is simple: never lose the personal connection that comes from knowing your rancher and knowing where your food comes from.
BUYING DIRECT
Ranch-Direct Beef Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated.
If you’ve never purchased beef directly from a ranch, some of the terminology can be confusing. Here’s the basic difference.
OUR APPROACH
Quality Is Built at Every Step.
Whether you’re ready to stock the freezer or looking for a smaller way to buy ranch-direct, we’re building options around the needs of real families and businesses.
Genetics
Angus-Simmental cattle and deliberate breeding decisions help build the foundation from the start.
High-Country Performance
Health, structure, condition, and performance all matter when raising cattle at elevation.
Grain Finish
Approximately 90 days on grain supports marbling, flavor, body condition, and the finished animal we’re looking for.
Processing
Our beef is typically hung for approximately two weeks before final cutting and packaging.
STRAIGHT FROM THE RANCH
Behind the Beef
Real answers about cattle, beef, buying ranch-direct, and the work that happens before anything reaches your freezer.
From genetics and high-country cattle to finishing, processing, cuts, buying direct, and life on the ranch, Behind the Beef gives you a closer look at what goes into the beef — and the people behind it.
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How Much Freezer Space Do You Need for a Side of Beef?
Buying a side of beef is one of the best ways to keep quality beef on
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Why We Use a 90-Day Grain Finish
When people hear “grain finished,” they sometimes assume it simply means feeding cattle more before processing. For
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Live Weight vs. Hanging Weight: What Are You Actually Buying?
Buying beef directly from a ranch is different from picking up a package of steaks at
EVERGREEN, COLORADO
Serving the Front Range & Beyond
Triple JC Ranch is based in Evergreen, Colorado, and currently serves customers throughout an approximately 100-mile surrounding area.
Not sure if you’re within our service area? Reach out — we’re happy to talk.
How far does Triple JC Ranch serve?
Our primary service area extends approximately 100 miles from Evergreen, Colorado.
Can I reserve beef before processing?
Availability and processing dates vary. Contact us to ask about current inventory and upcoming pre-orders.
Do you sell smaller quantities?
We’re developing beef-box options for customers who don’t need a full side. Availability will expand as inventory grows.
Do you work with restaurants?
Yes. We welcome conversations with restaurants and food businesses interested in sourcing quality Colorado beef.
CURRENT AVAILABILITY + QUESTIONS
Let’s Talk Beef.
Looking for a side of beef, interested in future beef boxes, or sourcing for a restaurant? Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll help point you in the right direction.
GET BEHIND THE BEEF
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