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31 Reasons to Buy Ranch Direct from Big Horn Mountain Farms
Meet the ranch, explore Wyoming Wagyu + Angus beef and Heritage pork, and find the shopping option that fits your kitchen.
April Waters-Berry
Oct 304 min read


Slow-Roasted Top Round Beef with Rosemary Pan Jus
A practical ranch-kitchen recipe for beef top round roast from Big Horn Mountain Farms in Buffalo, Wyoming.

Grace
Oct 301 min read


Wagyu + Angus Beef: What the Genetics Mean
What does Wagyu + Angus tell you about your beef? Learn how parentage, F1 crosses, Fullblood ancestry, and DNA testing fit together.

Grace
Oct 62 min read


Is Beef Fat Unhealthy? A Practical Look at Saturated and Unsaturated Fat
Beef contains both saturated and unsaturated fats. Here is what that means, why cuts differ and how beef can fit into an overall eating pattern.

Grace
Oct 11 min read


What Nutrients Does Beef Provide? Protein, Iron, Zinc & Vitamin B12 Explained
A factual look at the protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12 found in beef—and why portion, cut and overall diet still matter.

Joseph
Sep 242 min read


How Much Beef Do You Get From a Quarter, Half, or Whole?
See typical take-home beef ranges, cuts, and freezer-space needs for a quarter, half, or whole beef.

Grace
Sep 152 min read


Red Meat, Processed Meat and Fresh Beef: Why the Difference Matters
Fresh beef and processed meat are not interchangeable nutrition terms. Learn what processed meat means and why the distinction matters when reading health headlines.

Grace
Sep 151 min read


How to Cook Wyoming Wagyu Beef: A Guide to BHMF Beef
A practical guide to cooking BHMF Wyoming Wagyu—our Wagyu + Angus beef—from steaks and burgers to roasts and braising cuts, with simple advice for getting the best from each cut.

Joseph
Jul 73 min read


Summer Oxtail Sliders with Peach BBQ Sauce and Crunchy Slaw Recipe
Oxtail may not be the first cut that comes to mind for summer, but it deserves a place on the table. When cooked low and slow, oxtail becomes tender, rich, and deeply flavorful.

Joseph
Jun 164 min read


Flat Iron Steak Tacos Two Ways
For this recipe, we researched several well-known steak taco styles and built two versions that work beautifully with our Wyoming Wagyu-Angus flat iron steak. One leans bright and

Joseph
May 314 min read


Understanding Grass-Fed Beef: What It Really Means
Why We Finish Retail Beef With Non-GMO Grain Finishing matters because it affects the final eating experience. Marbling, the small flecks of fat within the muscle, plays an important role.

Grace
May 213 min read


Your May Grilling Freezer Starts Here: Ranch-Direct Beef and Pork from Buffalo, Wyoming
May has a way of changing how people cook. The meals get a little simpler. The grill gets used more often. Families start thinking about burgers, steaks, ribs, pork chops, roasts

Grace
May 123 min read


Why We Share Rib-Cut Photos of Each Beef
Every beef has its own story—and its own rib-cut photo. See what marbling shows, how carcass numbers connect the photo to your share, and what to check when buying bulk beef.

Joseph
May 62 min read


What Pasture-Raised Means
“Pasture-raised” gets used often, but not always clearly. Here’s what the term means at Big Horn Mountain Farms, how it relates to other meat claims, and why buying direct gives

Grace
Mar 173 min read


Grass-Finished vs. Grain-Finished Beef: What’s the Difference?
Compare finishing diets, understand pasture-raised labels, and explore BHMF’s retail and bulk beef options.

Joseph
Mar 92 min read


Wagyu + Angus: Why the Fat Tastes Different
The difference is marbling, fat composition, and melt. Here’s how to taste it—and cook it—on purpose.

Grace
Feb 263 min read


Pizza Night, Ranch Edition: Sausage + Steak Tips (No Fuss, Big Flavor)
National Pizza Day falls on Monday, February 9, 2026, which is an excellent excuse to do pizza night a little more like a ranch kitchen: simple ingredients, bold flavor, and

Joseph
Feb 93 min read


Nose to Tail: Honoring the Whole Animal
Every animal we raise represents time, care, and resources: pasture, feed, water, fencing, local processing, and daily hands-on work.

Grace
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Winter Afternoon With the Herd
And it’s beautiful in a way that reminds us why we do this work.

Grace
Dec 2, 20252 min read


From Our Ranch to Your Dog’s Bowl: The Natural Joy of Beef Bones
Health Benefits
Protein & minerals: Strengthen bones, teeth, and muscles.
Joint support: Collagen from connective tissue aids mobility.
Dental care: Natural abrasion removes plaque and tartar.

Grace
Nov 14, 20251 min read
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