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neck of the woods | in the biz science behind grass and the quality of grass to produce superior tasting
beef with good marbling. Another consideration is that when you pur-
chase Box R Beef, you support your local rancher, local businesses, and
Willie, Tucker, and Chase are an integral part of the operation, as the local economy.
well as awesome companions who sleep at the foot of their bed or
sometimes on the bed. Nick and Kelsie rely on the dog’s instincts There are great health benefits to eating grass-fed and grass-finished beef:
and training to guide the cattle with as little stress as possible. it reduces the risk of heart disease (less overall fat, lower levels of choles-
terol, and can be just as lean as chicken with more protein per pound);
Kelsie likes to tell the human element of their partnership—their love it’s better for the environment (the regenerative agriculture style of pro-
story. She was from Montana and going to college to become a civil duction decreases greenhouse gas emissions, increases biodiversity of a
engineer when they met. “From day one we knew we were each other’s pasture’s ecosystem, improves quality of run-off water); allows safer con-
person.” He invited her to his house for dinner, then took her outside sumption (contains less bacteria, significantly reducing the risk of food
to show her around. She commented on the grass and he cut a grass poisoning); improves blood sugar; fights cancer—all resulting in peace of
plug to show soil health. While some might consider that nerdy, Kelsie mind knowing you are eating top quality, healthy beef.
found it charming. One day down the road, Nick was acting funny, but
she ignored him. She headed outside to feed her bottle calf, Penelope, Box R Beef is available through stores, restaurants, and direct-to-con-
a rejected twin (not an uncommon occurrence), and wondered why sumer sales. It can be found at Phoenix Farmer’s Market, Rogue Meats in
Penelope was wearing a pink collar. Tied to the collar with bailing twine White City, Klamath Farmers Online Market (KFOM) in Klamath, and
was a box that Nick had drilled a hole in, and inside, a ring. And the rest, enjoyed at Lark’s restaurant in Ashland and Cocorico’s, located in the
as they say, is history. Green Springs Inn. Also, your kids may be able to enjoy Box R beef in
school through the Farm 2 School program.
Farming, whether crops or animals, is always a challenge. This year
was more so due to the lack of water. In their area, authorities did not “We are so honored to be able to provide you and your family with the
notify landowners until late spring that they would not receive irriga- highest quality grass-fed beef.” Nick and Kelsie Randall look forward to
tion water. They moved the cows around more than usual, more than working with and serving their communities for many years to come.
they prefer. Speaking with the indomitable resiliency of a farmer Nick Box R Beef
says, “We made it work.”
17575 Hwy 66, Ashland | 541-482-1873 | info@boxrbeef.com
Nick and Kelsie pride themselves on understanding and utilizing the

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