REBEL RANCH

• Rebel Ranch Corporation operates under the Doing Business As (DBA) name Rebel Ranch.
• Corporate co-founders Twila and JD are published Authors. Their books are featured on our sister website, Rebel Ranch Publishing. They designed the Ranch Logo in the top left corner of this website. JD's daughter hand-drew and finished the design. Thank you, Heather, for an excellent Logo!
• Our cattle brand, (R E Bell) is issued by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Brand Inspection Division and spoken as, "Rebel."
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  The Colorado Department of Agriculture authorized us to use their "Colorado Proud" logo to promote food and agriculture products that are grown, raised and processed on our Colorado ranch.
• Ranch Membership:
• ‣ Belted Galloway Society - Life Member

  ‣ Farmer Veteran Coalition

  ‣ Colorado State Beekeepers Association

  ‣ Colorado Farm Bureau

  ‣ Colorado Market Maker

  ‣ Fremont Cattlemen's Association (Fremont County Colorado)

  ‣ Beecheck Apiary Registry

  ‣ Driftwatch, Specialty crop (Apiary) site Registry

  ‣ Others too numerous to list here
• Ranch Certifications:
• ‣ US Department of Agriculture (USDA) "Grass-Fed Program"
  Certifies Rebel Ranch cattle are Grass-fed and following prescribed USDA procedures.

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  FVC Member

  Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), "Homegrown by Heroes"

  Certifies Rebel Ranch products as, "Veteran owned and produced"

  ‣ At the appropriate times and depending on the price, we shall apply for additional certifications from other agencies and organizations. Each certifying entity has different requirements, costs, and timelines for applications. Some certifications are costly, and others are somewhat affordable.

  We want to apply for the "Organic Certification" for our beef cattle, but from everything I've seen, it requires using an Organic Certified processing facility (Butcher). There are several FDA-inspected facilities within a reasonable driving distance of our ranch, but no Organic Certified facilities. Because we don't have an Organic Certified facility within a reasonable distance, we are not eligible to apply for the Organic Certification for our beef cattle. However, we ARE following ALL the other requirements of the Organic Certification.

  We would also like to apply for the "Kosher" certification for our beef and honey, but it is costly, making it cost-prohibitive for us.

• Rebel Ranch is:
• ‣ Following prescribed Biosecurity Procedures!

  ‣ Following organic management practices.

  ‣ Following the Grass Fed requirements of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the American Grassfed Association (AGA)!

  ‣ A Pesticide Free Zone!

  ‣ A Herbicide and Fungicide Free Zone!

  ‣ A Smoke and Drug-Free Zone!
• The ranch is a small, Mom & Pop, Disabled Veteran-owned Cow-Calf operation. When items are available, sales shall be made online, by mail order, and at local farmers' markets. See our Sales page for additional information.
• We are Cow-Calf and Transportation Certified by the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program. In addition, JD has a Business Management degree and completed additional college courses on Beekeeping, Beef Production, Cattle Management and related courses from other sources.
• ALL visits to the ranch are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!
• As we build our cattle herd, we occasionally sell Belted Galloway meat (beef)^*4 and live Belted Galloway cattle^*5. Check our "Sales" page for availability and price.
• *4 We schedule the state-required "Brand Inspection" (livestock inspection) by the Colorado Department of Agriculture Brand Inspection Division, then transport the animal to the processing plant. You pay us our fee based on the hanging weight, and our part of the transaction is completed. It's up to you if you want to divide the meat/cost among other people (quarter, half, etc.) or keep it all for yourself. Tell the processor how you want the meat cut and pay them their processing fee. When you pick up your meat from the processor, it will be packaged and frozen.

  *5 We schedule the state-required "Brand Inspection" (livestock inspection) by the Colorado Department of Agriculture Brand Inspection Division. You pay us and sign the required documents of the Department of Ag paperwork (from the Brand Inspector), bill of sale, and the Belted Galloway Society livestock transfer application form (to register the animal in your name, if it qualifies for registration). You will receive copies of the forms and the animal's original registration certificate (if registered). Then, transport your new Beltie home.

• We are compiling the "Rebel Ranch Family Cookbook."
• ‣ In 1978, JD's Grandmother wrote a cookbook for family members containing her family's recipes. JD's and Twila's families have handed down their recipes since the 1600's or earlier.

  ‣ We are updating JD's Grandmother's cookbook with additional recipes and information. It will contain many old family recipes handed down for generations from both of us, including the secret ingredients and new recipes created on the ranch and by family members. A section on smoking meat and other information will also be included.

  ‣ When published, the "Rebel Ranch Family Cookbook" will be available for purchase on our Sales page.

  ‣ Unfortunately, finishing the cookbook will take a while due to the time needed to build the new ranch infrastructure, clear and fence pastures, etc. (this work is in progress).

• Natural honey from our ranch Bee hives, Bee's wax, and related items will be posted on our Sales page when available.
• Pine nuts (from our trees) will be posted on our Sales page when available.
• Fruit and berries will be posted on our Sales page when available. Additional information will be added at a later date.
• Build your cactus garden! See our Sales page for additional information.

Information will be posted as it changes, or becomes available. Please check back.