Ancestral Range
2 years farming/ranching experience
0 years managing experience
Farming/ranching full-time for another enterprise (e.g. nonprofit, educational, therapeutic, cultural, agritourism)
Updated July 14, 2026
Seeking
- Farmland
- Grazing Land
- Short-term lease (1-4 years)
Desired Locations
Bison hoof-to-tail value added products and CSU student. Current 2026 Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Fellow.
Goals, Values, Vision
I run Ancestral Range, a tallow-based skincare and food line, currently sold online, and need a physical presence in the Durango market to grow it. My goal is a small-scale, pasture-raised cattle/sheep operation that supplies my own tallow while selling meat and value-added goods direct at farmers markets. I value regenerative, low-input grazing, traditional foodways, and building something rooted in place rather than scaling fast. My partner is pursuing a CDL for outside income while helping with farm labor and market logistics. I bring small-business marketing and direct-to-consumer sales experience, and I'm eager to learn hands-on livestock and land management from an experienced partner.
Business Plan
I do have one
Production Practices
Additional Details
My education is within the bison industry and equine industry.
Desired Infrastructure
Equipment and Infrastructure Details
Looking for experienced farmer to show me the way. As a CSU student I am very involved in the ag industry and seeking long term learning opportunities.