Four Generations of Ranching
our beginnings
We believe in producing naturally raised beef, for our family and yours. Since 1923, our family has been farming and ranching in Northeastern Colorado. Over four generations we have perfected the art and science of producing Red Angus cattle that deliver flavor-packed, mouthwatering, tender beef.
Edward R. Christensen set his sights on Weldon Valley because the nutrient-rich farm ground and abundant water made it the ideal place to raise crops and livestock. Edward and his wife, Mary, started out raising sheep, sugar beets, and four children while expanding the ranch through the purchases of neighboring farms. In 1949 they started raising Hereford cattle and were some of the first ranchers to feed cattle year-round in Northeastern Colorado.
Edward passed away in 1969 and his three sons, Don, Glen, and Larry, formed Christensen Bros., Inc. to steer the ranch forward while maintaining their father’s commitment to raising cattle naturally.
In 1995, Christensen Bros., Inc. began feeding and marketing our naturally raised beef to a wider audience with custom quarter, half, and whole bulk beef. In 2000, we focused on Red Angus cattle in order to produce the best tasting, naturally raised beef. Red Angus are a calm, maternal breed which means they make excellent mothers that produce fast-growing calves. Red Angus cattle also produce beef that is among the highest in the industry for marbling, tenderness, quality grade, and flavor. At our ranch, they continue to be produced in the same natural tradition that Edward and Mary established back in 1949.
A lot has happened on the ranch since our grandfather, Edward, came out in 1923. As things have changed, we’ve never strayed from his focus on doing things right, for our land and for our animals.
Our grandfather, Edward Christensen, leased a portion of the land that would become Christensen Ranch in Weldon Valley. He bought a draft horse team and harness from his brother, Pete, and a mower, beet cultivator, and harrow from his cousin, to work the fields. He also purchased 4 sows, 2 dozen hens, and 2 roosters.
Edward purchased the land in Weldon Valley. The nutrient-rich farm ground and abundant water made it the ideal place to raise crops and livestock. He continued raising and selling pigs and chickens while farming the land.
Edward and Mary married. They began their life together raising sheep, sugar beets, and four children while expanding the ranch through the purchases of neighboring farms.
Edward & Mary started raising Hereford cattle and were some of the first ranchers to feed cattle year-round in Northeastern Colorado.
Grandpa Edward passed away. His three sons, Don, Glen, and Larry, formed Christensen Bros. Inc to steer the ranch forward while maintaining their father’s commitment to raising cattle naturally.
We began feeding and selling our naturally raised cattle in custom quarter, half, and whole custom beef shares to a growing network of friends and neighbors.
We focused on Red Angus cattle in order to produce the best tasting, naturally raised beef. Red Angus are a calm, maternal breed which means they make excellent mothers that produce fast-growing calves.
Cousins Eric and Kathy began selling quarter, half, and whole custom beef shares online to customers across Colorado and neighboring states with an updated website designed for online sales.
We began shipping 18-22lb, and then smaller 8-10lb, boxes filled with hand-curated assortments of our naturally raised, dry aged beef to customers across the country. We love sharing our ranch-raised beef with people who want a personal connection with their ranchers!
We began shipping 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 Standard Beef shares to customers across the country. These beef shares are an economical way to get a freezer full of protein-packed, healthy dinner options like steaks, roasts, ribs, ground beef, and more delivered right to your door.
Our short ribs, ground beef, and brisket are featured at PARC ASPEN, the newest locally sourced farm to table restaurant in Aspen, CO. We are proud to support PARC Aspen's Farm to Mountain mission to source their menu from local in-state farmers and ranchers