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Help put respect back into the food equation! Support TK Ranch!

For over 60 years TK Ranch has been stewarding the endangered Northern Fescue Grasslands of east-central Alberta that we and thousands of other species call home. Since 1995 we have been direct marketing our own brand of strictly grass finished beef and lamb, heritage pasture raised pork, free-run chicken (raised without soy or corn) and free-range eggs. Thanks to all of our customers for your support - your appreciation and kind words make our hard work and commitment to the land and animals we take care of worthwhile.

10/16/2026

We were certified organic for years. So why did we walk away from the label?

At TK Ranch, our native pastures and hay lands haven't been sprayed since the land was purchased in 1956. It likely wasn't sprayed prior to that either. We were certified organic for many years, but eventually made the decision to opt out.
Here's why. 👇

Over the years, we've learned a great deal about what the term "organic" really means, and how different that can be from what consumers believe it means.
Many people picture organic food coming from small family ranches, where animals are raised humanely, the land is cared for and sustainability comes first.

And while that may be true for some producers, an organic label doesn't necessarily guarantee those things.

Organic certification establishes standards for production, but it doesn't automatically tell you everything about an animal's quality of life, how it was handled or whether it was raised on a small family ranch or in a large commercial operation.

We also became increasingly concerned about the direction of the organic industry as large corporations entered the market and the focus shifted toward supplying major retailers.

At TK Ranch, we weren't willing to compromise our animal welfare standards, our management practices or our commitment to the land simply to meet the demands of large retail chains.

So we chose a different path...

We continue to follow the principles that mattered to us long before we had an organic label. We believe knowing the people who raise your food, understanding their practices and asking questions is far more valuable than relying on a label alone.

Because a certification can tell you something about your food, but it can't tell you the whole story.

Want to learn more about how we raise our animals and why we do things differently? Comment RANCH and we'll send more information straight to your inbox, or visit TKRanch.com to learn more.

10/14/2026

3 Ways We Raise Our Pork Differently at TK Ranch 👇

1. Our pigs are raised on pasture, including our sows.
Our sows are never confined and are provided with farrowing houses to give birth. Unlike conventional pork production, our sows only farrow once a year rather than three times, and they're not separated from their babies at birth.

2. We raise heritage breeds for exceptional flavour.
We raise rare Berkshire and Duroc heritage breeds, known for their tremendous marbling and old-fashioned flavour. Our pigs are fed a grain-based diet without soy and never receive sub-therapeutic antibiotics, animal by-products, artificial growth hormones or chemical insecticides.

3. We're particular about what goes into our pork products.
Our processed pork products are made without MSG, gluten, milk solids, nitrites, nitrates, sulfites, artificial colours or chemical preservatives. All products are vacuum packaged and frozen, and our pork is processed in a provincially inspected facility.

Ready to shop pasture raised, ethical pork? Comment SHOP and we'll send you everything you need straight to your inbox, or visit TKRanch.com to explore our pasture-raised pork.

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at TK Ranch! 🍂🦃

Today, we're feeling especially grateful for the incredible community of families who choose to support our ranch and trust us to help put nourishing, quality food on their tables. We know that good food is about so much more than what's on your plate. It's about the people gathered around the table, the memories being made, the stories being shared and the traditions passed down through generations. Our hope for you this Thanksgiving is a table full of delicious food, a home full of laughter and the opportunity to slow down, be present and enjoy the company of those you love.

From our ranch family to yours, thank you for being part of the TK Ranch community. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving! ❤️

10/09/2026

Just a friendly reminder that our facility will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, October 10th, as we take some time to prepare for Thanksgiving and give our hardworking team the opportunity to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones.

As a family-owned ranch, we know just how important it is to slow down, gather around the table and enjoy good food with the people who matter most.

Whether you’re preparing a big Thanksgiving feast or keeping things simple this year, we hope your weekend is filled with nourishing food, meaningful conversations, plenty of laughter and time to simply be present with those you love.

We’re incredibly grateful for our TK Ranch community and for every family that chooses to support our ranch. Thank you for trusting us to help put good food on your table.

If you’re new here and would like to learn more about our ranch, how we raise our animals and what makes TK Ranch different, comment RANCH and we’ll send more information straight to your inbox.

From our ranch family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

10/07/2026

Simple, affordable protein from hens raised right here at TK Ranch!🥚

Our happy hens have a pretty well-rounded life here at TK Ranch, and we think that’s why they produce the most delicious eggs! They have access to the outdoors year-round and spend their days scratching, pecking and exploring to their hearts’ content.

Our hens receive a locally grown, GMO-free, soy-free ration, and their eggs are collected by hand three times a day, then cleaned, weighed, sorted and cartoned.
But there’s something important to know when ordering: We’re not allowed to sell our eggs through our online store. (There are so many hoops to jump through in order to legally sell eggs through the online shop that we aren't able to do as a small business.) But that doesn’t mean you can’t add them to your TK Ranch order!

When placing your order, simply let us know in the comments section what size eggs you’d like and how many dozen you want to add, up to a limit of 4 dozen per week, and we’ll take care of the rest.

One less grocery-store stop, and another staple you can get from a source you know and trust.

Comment SHOP and we’ll send everything you need straight to your inbox, or visit TKRanch.com to place your order!

10/05/2026

Today we’re kicking off our Conscious Consumer Series here on our social channels! The goal of this series is to demystify the food on your plate and help our community better understand the ranching and food-production practices behind it, so you can make informed decisions for the health of yourself and your family.

Let’s start with the difference between grass-fed and grass-finished beef. It’s important to know that the definition of grass-fed is not regulated in Alberta or Canada. Essentially, any animal that's spent a portion of its life on grass could be labeled as a grass-fed animal. Whereas grass finished implies an animal has actually been fattened on grass prior to harvest.

There are many producers that state they're selling grass-fed beef to consumers, when they are actually selling grass-fed THEN grain-finished beef. As a conscious consumer, it’s important to ask: Was this animal fed grain or was it both raised and finished on grass?

We've heard from many customers who've asked both natural and organic beef producers about grass-finished beef. In most instances they were told that grass-finished beef was tough, gamey and overall unpleasant to eat. This is how they justified grain finishing their animals. What we've learned is that many of these producers tried to grass finish their animals in the same, much shorter, time frame it takes to grain finish them, which resulted in unfinished tougher beef. Many don't want to take the time to properly grass finish an animal because it's very expensive to feed it through two Alberta winters.

We’ve mastered how to raise and grass finish cattle without grain. In most instances, we keep our animals through two Alberta winters, which is an expensive process. But taking the extra time to properly grass-finish an animal adds tremendous flavour and quality to our beef. It's well marbled, almost unheard of when discussing grass-fed beef.

Want to learn more about how we do things at TK Ranch? Comment RANCH and we’ll send more information straight to your inbox so you can learn more about the food you’re eating, what you’re putting in your family’s shopping cart and bodies, and where you’re choosing to spend your hard-earned money.

10/04/2026

Today is the order deadline for our final delivery week before Thanksgiving! This is not your average grocery store turkey! Ours are raised in small flocks with access to the outdoors where they can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. They're never fed antibiotics, animal by-products, or corn and are government inspected and frozen. Choose from whole roasting turkeys or boneless skinless turkey breasts.

Be sure to get your Thanksgiving order in today to make sure it arrives during our final delivery week before Thanksgiving. Comment TURKEY and we'll send you the link to shop our selection. 🧡

10/03/2026

Thanksgiving is almost here, and this Sunday is your last chance to order for our final delivery week before Thanksgiving! 🦃

If turkey is at the centre of your family’s table this year, ours are raised outside in small flocks with fresh air, sunshine, clean water and nutritious grains. They’re raised without antibiotics, corn or animal by-products, and are government inspected and frozen.

Whether you’re looking for a whole roasting turkey, half turkey, boneless skinless turkey or turkey wings, now is the time to get your Thanksgiving order in. The order deadline is this Sunday for our final delivery week before Thanksgiving.

Comment TURKEY and we'll send you the link to shop our Free Range Turkey selection. Get your Thanksgiving dinner taken care of before the deadline!

10/01/2026

We do things a little differently at TK Ranch. Not because it’s the easiest way to raise food, but because how an animal is treated throughout its life matters to us.

Here are a few things we do differently:
1. We calve in the late spring and summer. Our cows calve during the warmer months when there’s sunshine, fresh air and green grass, working with nature and the animal rather than against it.
2. We practice low-stress livestock handling. We work with the animal’s natural instincts instead of relying on force and fear.
3. We raise our animals with their welfare in mind. From our cattle to our pasture-raised pigs and laying hens, the way our animals live and are cared for matters every single day.
4. We harvest our animals right here on the ranch in our own government-inspected facilities. This eliminates the stress of loading them onto a truck and transporting them somewhere unfamiliar at the end of their lives.
5. We believe you deserve to know how your food was raised. Where your food comes from, how the animals were treated and how it was produced are all worth asking about.

Want to learn more about how we do things at TK Ranch? Comment RANCH and we’ll send more information straight to your inbox so you can learn more about the food you’re eating, what you’re putting in your family’s shopping cart and bodies, and where you’re choosing to spend your hard-earned money.

09/30/2026

These gus were camping overnight in this sunflower blossom

Address

271097 Inverlake Road
Calgary, AB
T1X2E3

Telephone

+14038548532

Website

https://tkranch.com/

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