Colvin Ranch

10/19/2026

October mornings on the ranch usually start in the fog.

Each morning we check on the herd. First stop is the moms and calves, who’ve started getting supplemental hay as the pastures slow down for the season. Next we catch up with group of cows out on pasture where the cool-weather bentgrass is coming in. They absolutely love it, and they don’t waste any time finding it.

Check the cattle, check the grass, and match one to the other as the season turns. It’s the quiet part of grass-finished beef, and on mornings like these it’s hard to beat.

10/15/2026

Fall cooking starts with a good pantry.

At Colvin Ranch Provisions in Tenino, Colvin Ranch beef shares the shelves with regionally sourced chicken, pork, and seafood, as well as a variety of sauces and spices, all grown, made, and packaged right here in Southwest Washington.

Picking up a Southwest Washington Food Hub Harvest Box on Thursday afternoon? Come on in and look around. We’re now open from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., seven days a week.

Colvin Ranch Provisions - Agriculture Innovation Park, Tenino.

10/14/2026

In 2005, we made a decision about this land's future: we placed a conservation easement on the ranch through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Colvin Ranch was also the first ranch in Washington to take part in the federal Grassland Reserve Program.

In plain terms, that means this ground stays grassland. It's protected as open, working ranchland for the long haul, grazed and cared for the way it has been for generations.

Resting ground, rotating the herd, and watching how the grass comes back are the everyday work that keeps that commitment real.

When you buy our beef, you're buying from land that's meant to stay exactly this: a place where cattle graze and the grass grows back.

10/12/2026

Mornings on Colvin Ranch start with a ride out to check the herd. Jon and Hunter head out, and look over every animal: who's grazing, who's moving, whether the water's good and the fence is holding.

It's the simplest part of the job, and maybe the most important. You can't raise good beef without knowing the cattle.

10/08/2026

People ask what "grass-finished" really means on Colvin Ranch. The short answer: the cattle here are on grass their whole lives, all the way through market weight.

That shows up in the beef. It's naturally lean. The flavor carries the character of the pasture, and it shifts a little with the seasons. And a lifetime of grazing brings the nutritional qualities people often go looking for, like omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.

It also takes patience, good grass, and close attention to the land. That's the part five generations of Colvins have kept at.

10/06/2026

Join us at the Thurston County Cattlewomen Harvest Dinner & Auction on October 17 at the Brighton Park Grange #163 in Tumwater to connect with livestock producers, share a meal, and raise money to support youth in agriculture in Thursday County. Hope to see you there!

📅 SAVE THE DATE!

Join the Thurston County Cattlewomen for our annual Harvest Dinner & Auction!

🗓 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Brighten Park Grange | Tumwater, WA

This event is our largest fundraiser of the year, helping us provide youth scholarships, support 4-H & FFA agricultural projects, Ag Day, Beef for Father's Day, and other agricultural education programs throughout our community.

🤠 Do you have an item to donate to our auction?
We are currently looking for auction donations from businesses, farms, families, and community members. Every donation helps make a difference and supports the future of agriculture.

To donate an item or learn more, please contact Debbie Mounts at 360-701-0362.

Thank you for supporting the Thurston County Cattlewomen and helping us invest in the next generation of agriculture! 🐂🌾

10/06/2026

Been meaning to try Colvin Ranch beef, but not ready to fill a freezer? The CSA Beef Box is the easy way in.

It's about 12 pounds of rancher's choice grass-finished beef, raised on the same pastures you've been seeing all fall. No chest freezer required and no big upfront decision. Just good beef from a ranch you know.

The next delivery is December 4, right in time for holiday cooking. There's no limit on boxes this round, so now is a great time to sign up: https://shop.colvinranch.com/store/product/csa-beef-box?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=beefshares

10/05/2026

October on Colvin Ranch.

None of it is glamorous, but all of it matters. Grass-finished beef starts here: with people who know every pasture, check on the cattle daily, and keep the ranch ready for the season ahead.

10/05/2026

We are posting this as a friendly reminder that hunting is not permitted on Colvin Ranch land.

Over the past few days we have had camera evidence as well as witness reports of multiple parties trespassing and hunting on our land.

There is ample public and private land around us which does permit hunting including the nearly 1000 acres of WDFW land we graze across the highway. There is simply no excuse for trespassing on private land.

What is especially disheartening is the bad light this puts hunters in. We know lots of hunters who respect private property and are just as frustrated as we are if not more. These respected hunters know that they can get in touch with us in the cases where their kills cross onto our land. We have helped them in these cases. If there are any questions call Eric directly 360 339 5744

10/04/2026

Last night, the showed off what they do best - bringing people together around a common cause to support conservation and agriculture viability in Thuston County, and honor those making a difference in our community.

Award winners included for Producer of the Year, Marcie Cleaver for the 2026 Doug Rushton Conservation Legacy Award, Kim and Mark Conner for Land Stewards of the Year, Jesse Duvall of for Partner of the Year, and Julia Fregonara as Educator of the Year.

Thanks to Executive Director Sarah Moorehead and Board Chair TJ Johnson for recognizing Jennifer's contributions to the Board during her short tenure - it was an honor for her to be recognized alongside former board member David Iyall who served as Treasurer for many years.

Chef Chris of the of the .westwater worked some magic with Colvin Ranch grass-finished brisket and the beautiful Summit Farms barn was the perfect venue. Here's hoping we can all bring some of Eric's "dessert dash energy" to our own lives. Agriculture and conservation is hard work, but it matters, and when we can find joy in what we're doing, and camaraderie with those around us, good things happen.