Nurturing Acres Ranch

Nurturing Acres Ranch Small family farm in southeast Kansas that provides customers with all-natural, grass-fed beef. We are a fourth-generation ranch in the Flint Hills of Kansas.
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Jon and Angie Ireland raise Angus/Angus cross beef. The cattle spend their entire life on pasture. Jon and Angie focus on personal care of the animals and practice low-stress cattle handling techniques. We strive to farm and ranch in nature’s image by focusing on our ecosystem’s soil, plants, and biological matter. We strive to solve problems in natural, sustainable, and regenerative ways.

We would love to see you at farmers market this week but if you’re not able to attend please feel free to reach out and ...
08/24/2026

We would love to see you at farmers market this week but if you’re not able to attend please feel free to reach out and we can discuss and arrange pick up or delivery options.

08/11/2026

Sorry for the late post. August is a very busy time on the ranch. This week we will be at the Iola farmers market on Thursday. If any of our Chanute or Yates Center people need anything reach out we can do delivery or farm pick up if needed.

This is our world. 🤎Cattle. Land. Fresh air. Family.There has been a LOT of work, time, sweat, and sacrifice that has go...
08/08/2026

This is our world. 🤎

Cattle. Land. Fresh air. Family.

There has been a LOT of work, time, sweat, and sacrifice that has gone into building and developing this ranch into what it is today—and we aren’t done yet. There will always be another fence to fix, another pasture to improve, cattle to check, projects to tackle, and something new to learn.

It takes time. It takes hard work. It takes showing up on the hot days, the cold days, the long days, and even the days when you’d rather be doing something else.

A lot of people spend their spare time on vacations, hobbies, or other adventures. And don’t get me wrong—we still make time for fun and enjoy ourselves. But our spare time is sparse at times. And much of it looks a lot like this.

Yesterday, all four of us got to go check cattle and do chores together. It had been awhile since it was a true family event because, with the heat, we’ve been dividing and conquering to get everything done.

But last night, little Miss Muffin decided she wanted to take her list out to the pasture. She had spent the day writing her cattle records and making a list on which cattle she wanted to look at and which ones she thought we needed to sell.

Did she actually write numbers? 😂

Nope. No is just 4. Just a bunch of circles and lines.

But that wasn’t really the point.

She has been watching. She sees what Daddy does. She sees us checking cattle, keeping records, paying attention to the details, and caring for this place. And she wanted to be part of it.

So Daddy took the time to walk through the pasture with her and check every cow on her very important list. ❤️

It was such a simple, sweet moment—but it reminded me of why we do all of this.

We aren’t just building a ranch.

We’re building a legacy.

We’re giving our children the opportunity to grow up learning where their food comes from, how to care for animals and land, what hard work looks like, and what it means to take responsibility for something bigger than yourself.

We’re giving them a place to learn by doing. A place where their little contributions matter. A place where they can feel like they’re an important part of the team.

Someday, maybe those circles and lines will turn into real numbers and cattle records. Maybe she’ll know every cow in the pasture by name or number. Maybe she’ll help make decisions about the land. Or maybe she’ll choose a completely different path.

But whatever she chooses, we hope she carries with her the lessons she’s learning right here.

Work hard. Take care of what you’ve been entrusted with. Love your family. Respect the land. And always be willing to learn.

This is our world.

And we’re grateful our kids get to grow up in it. 🌱🐄🤎

Thank you to all of our customers and followers for supporting our ranch.

See y’all at farmers market tonight!
08/05/2026

See y’all at farmers market tonight!

🌻 Today's the Day! It's Market Day in Yates Center! 🌻

Grab your shopping bags and join us today from 5:30–7:00 PM on the Historic Yates Center Town Square!

Whether you're looking for fresh vegetables, farm-fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, beautiful locally grown flowers, handmade gifts, dirty sodas, or delicious sweet treats, you'll find plenty to take home.

We're excited to welcome a great lineup of local farmers, bakers, growers, and makers—including some familiar favorites and a few vendors you won't want to miss!

💐 Come support local businesses, enjoy a beautiful summer evening on the square, and discover something new while supporting the people who grow, bake, create, and craft right here in our community.

📍 Historic Yates Center Town Square
🕠 Today | 5:30–7:00 PM

💚 Shop local. Support local. See you at the market! 🌻🛍️

08/04/2026
07/27/2026

Unfortunately, due to a full week of ranch work, we won’t be attending our regular farmers markets this week (July 26–August 1).

Don’t worry—you can still stock up on your favorite grass-fed, grass-finished beef! If you need anything this week, just send us a message. We’d be happy to arrange a pickup at the ranch or see if we can meet locally.

Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to support our family’s ranch. We truly appreciate each and every one of you, and we look forward to seeing you back at the markets soon.

See you at the market!
06/29/2026

See you at the market!

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