About US
MeadowLark Beef comes from the native prairie surrounding Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North Dakota — the Shade Ranch, founded by our grandpa Kim Shade. Our Black Angus, Red Angus, and Texas Longhorn cattle roam the Little Missouri National Grassland, grazing on drought-resistant native grasses with root systems stretching several feet into the soil, some over a hundred years old. That rare forage is what gives MeadowLark Beef its depth and character that grain-fed cattle simply can't match.
As an Audubon Society Certified Conservation Ranch, the Shade Ranch manages grazing to keep the land in balance — for the Western Meadowlarks, mule deer, whitetail, grouse, and everything else that calls this prairie home.
Audubon Certification
Our ranch is certified through the National Audubon Society's Conservation Ranch program. This certification means we follow science-based, bird-friendly ranching practices designed to protect and restore native grassland ecosystems. By using rotational grazing and sustainable land management, we promote a healthy prairie with diverse native plants and create an essential habitat for grassland birds that depend on it while helping reverse declines in species like meadowlarks.
Learn more about the Shade Ranch's work with the Audubon Society
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