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As campaign season (finally) winds down, now it’s your turn to spread some fertilizer around…

As campaign season (finally) winds down, now it’s your turn to spread some fertilizer around…

by RanchFoodsDirect | Nov 3, 2016 | Newsletter

As Americans all across the country finish casting ballots and wait with equal parts anticipation and dread for Tuesday’s election, Ranch Foods Direct continues to make it easy to vote with your dollar for healthy, tasty, one-of-a-kind products from local farms,...
Expert says: Do your gardening prep this fall for best results

Expert says: Do your gardening prep this fall for best results

by RanchFoodsDirect | Sep 29, 2016 | Newsletter

Gardening beds amended with bone- and bio-char are “bigger and greener and produce sooner” than those without it, according to Scott Wilson, above, garden coordinator at the Galileo School of Math and Science and a presenter during Pikes Peak Urban...
Carbon-rich black gold, a natural soil enhancer

Carbon-rich black gold, a natural soil enhancer

by RanchFoodsDirect | Jun 3, 2015 | Newsletter

NOW AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER AND FALL GARDENS, high quality natural bone or bio-char,  soil amendments made on the Eastern Plains at <a href=”http://www.callicratecattleco.com/”>Callicrate Cattle Co.</a> Get 20-lb. tubs for $65; 2-lb. buckets for...
Exploring how charred bones can play a role in regenerating healthy soils

Exploring how charred bones can play a role in regenerating healthy soils

by RanchFoodsDirect | Mar 4, 2015 | Newsletter

THE BACKSTORY: Ranch Foods Direct owner Mike Callicrate first got the idea of turning bones into biochar while learning about regenerative agricultural practices from Australian consultant Darren Doherty. He then tracked down Scott Bagley, of Athens, Ohio, who has an...

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Our goal is to foster a business that benefits both ranchers and consumers. Our processing and distribution systems assures incomparable quality, wholesomeness, eating satisfaction, and a mutually rewarding relationship of trust and responsibility between the rancher and you the customer.

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