Fox Fire Farms Tour

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Fox Fire Farmsa family tradition since 1913

Food you can trust.TM

5733 CR321 • Ignacio, Colorado 81137ph: 970.563.4675 fax: 970.563.3187 e-mail: [email protected]

a guide to our farm,products and sustainablefarming practices

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Fox Fire Farms tour: table of contents

Pastures tour .................................................. 2

Beef tour .......................................................... 4

Pork tour .......................................................... 6

Eggs tour .......................................................... 8

Lamb tour ...................................................... 10

Goat tour ........................................................ 12

Seafood tour .................................................. 14

Grapes tour .................................................... 16

Suggested wines ............................................ 17

Come stay awhile .......................................... 18

Weddings........................................................ 20

Online shopping .................. inside back cover

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Fox Fire Farms is certified organic by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

At Fox Fire Farms, we recongize the value of all creatureson this planet. A portion of our products are donatedto Wolfwood Refuge and Adoption Center.

Read about their important work at www.wolfwoodrefuge.com

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Grass-Fed/Finished BeefSteaks, Patties, Roasts, Sweet Breads &Organ Meats, Package deals, whole, 1/2, 1/4 beef and much more.

Grass-Fed/Finished Colorado LambChops, Racks, Roasts, Soup & Stew Cuts,Sweet Breads, Variety Packs, Organ Meats & Bones. Whole, 1/2 lamb packages available.

Grass-Fed/Finished GoatChops, Ribs, Shanks, Roasts, Variety Packs,Ground & Stew Meats. Thick cuts and tender bone-in cuts available.

Organic Apple Fed PorkSweet apple flavored pork. Pasture raised.Chops, Racks, Roasts, Soup & Stew Cuts,Variety Packs, Organ Meats. Whole and 1/2 pork packages available.

Wild Copper River SeafoodAlaskan Copper River Sockeye Salmon.Highest Omega-3 Sockeye, dark orangecolor is rich in nutrients and flavor. Fresh Wild Pacific Halibut, caught inthe crisp cold waters of the Pacific.Delivered in serving size fillets, flash freezing and plastic vacuumed packagingcaptures their ”fresh caught” quality.

Free-Range EggsSuper delicious protein-rich eggs from cage-free, completly mobile, pasture-raisedhens come in a variety of pastel colors. Soy free.

Organic Wine and Table GrapesLook for our wine and table grapes, comming soon!

Buy Organic Fox Fire Farms Grass Fed Meatand Other Wholesome Products Online at:

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1Fox Fire Farms - A family tradition since 1913

Thank you for your interest in ourfarm and our mission to producethe highest quality, organic,pasture-raised foods. Our familyhas been farming here, high in theRocky Mountains of Colorado, foralmost a hundred years, and weare passionate about preservingopen spaces, wildlife, the soil, andour sustainable family farm.

Fox Fire Farms has been in ourfamily since 1913 and is a truehaven to the people, livestock, andwildlife that live here, despite therapid commercial and residentialdevelopment of SouthwestColorado. By upholding thehighest standards of sustainable

agriculture, we not only provideour customers with the finest andhealthiest food products available,but we also serve as a model forother family farms seeking ways to counter the entrenchment offactory farming.

We invite you to share ourmission, enjoy our food, spreadthe word about ethical agriculture,and let us be your personalfarmers and ranchers. Write, visitor call any time. You’re alwayswelcome at Fox Fire Farms.

The Parry familyIgnacio, Colorado

welcome to Fox Fire Farms

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Everyone loves a wedding, and at Fox Fire Farms, we’re no exception. If you’re looking for a naturally beautifulbackdrop for your nuptials and a caringstaff that will treat you like family, come celebrate your marriage with us. We can accommodate small, intimateceremonies or large parties.

planning a wedding or event?

Call 970-563-4675 todayfor more details.



Life at Fox Fire Farms is ever varied and always busy, but rarely hectic.Although a Farmer’s chores are neverdone, producing true free range, organic,food is good work that we truly enjoy. It’s fulfilling to create a kind, ethicalenvironment for animals and to see them thriving on the pasture.

The foundation of our work is grass and soil management. Our animals spend their whole lives eating thenutritionally rich diet that natureprovides, and we foster, in our lushpastures. Ruminants like cattle, sheepand goats are designed to live withgrassland ecosystems so they are able toharvest their own diet in a well-managedpasture. Basically, we raise great grass and the animals do the rest, naturally.

Fox Fire Farms tour: pastures

Ag Fact:Right now there are no nationallyrecognized definitions for the terms“pasture-raised” or “grass fed;”which can make it hard to know if thefood you buy spends all of its life onpasture, or is eventually sent to aconfinement facility. The best way toensure you are buying true pasture-raised or grass-fed products is to getto know the farm – and farmer – youbuy from.


Fish, ski, stroll our walking trails, or justrelax and enjoy your stay at Fox Fire Farms.The star-gazing is awesome and the farmis a soothing place to rest your spirit andreconnect with nature.

Sample our exceptional cuisine duringyour stay. Taste test our products, dine onour fine meats and eggs, and have yourfavorites shipped home.



One of the most important managementtechniques we employ at Fox Fire Farms is rotational grazing; which means wemove our animals from pasture-to-pastureregularly, allowing the grass to recover.Since each species forages for a differentdiet in the pasture – and leaves a differentfertilizer – the soil is continuouslyimproved without requiring chemical additives.

Over time, our grass management hasimproved the soil on the farm and we now grow a healthful “pasture salad” thatnourishes our livestock and has increasedthe number of wild birds and animals onthe farm. In turn, our livestock nourish us,physically and emotionally, and we areable to be confident that the food we areeating is the tastiest, safest, and mosthealthful nature has to offer.

Tour Fox Fire Farms in personor come and stay for awhile.Visit www.foxfirefarms.comfor reservations!

“We cannot thank you enough foryour customer service. You have acustomer for life and we willcertainly tell everyone we knowabout your farm.”

Jeff Dodge - Arizona


From 1908, when it was built, until the1930s the Lower Spring Creek schoolhousewas an important part of Parry family life.Grandmother Parry and her sister, Evelyn,attended school there as girls and Evelyngrew up to become a teacher there. Likemost rural schools, Lower Creek SpringSchool was used for community meetings,celebrations and gatherings and was animportant part of country life for all theresidents in the area

Today, the old one-room school house hasbeen newly restored for tours and serves as a guest house for visitors. This quiet,secluded retreat has a complete kitchenstocked with Fox Fire Farm’s homegrownmeats and eggs and all the usualammenities.

come stay awhile at Fox Fire Farms

Ag Fact:Farmers working large-scaleconfinement operations often sufferfrom dangerous respiratoryconditions due to high levels of dust,ammonia, and carbon dioxide in theair. In contrast, farmers on grassfarms are outside, breathing easywhile they work alongside the animalsin the open pasture. Like the stockthey husband, pasture-based farmerssuffer from less stress and lessrespiratory illness. Grass-fed farmsare truly a haven for everyone on the farm.



The first animals to enter a pasture in theFox Fire Farms grazing rotation are cattle.Unlike most cattle raised in the U.S. today,our cattle are never fed grain. Instead, theyforage the pasture for grasses, legumes,and other plants they favor. Cattle eat alot, so they are moved to another sectionof the farm after several days to avoidovergrazing.

Grass-fed Mothers produce nutritionallyrich milk and are able to suckle and reartheir young in the pasture. It’s best for thecalf and the first step in producing thesavory cuts of meat our beef is known for.

Fox Fire Farms tour: beef

Ag Fact:Meat, eggs and dairy products raisedon pasture grass are healthier foryou. They contain higher levels ofvitamins A, D, E and K and omega-3and omega-6 fatty acids. They alsohave more of the cancer fightingagent conjugated linoleic acids(CLAs). In addition, pasture-basedfarms allow their animals to grow at anatural rate instead of using growthhormones to force weight gain.

Dining on Fox Fire Farm meats?May we suggest wines...

Flank steak: Bandol

Filet Mignon: Chianti Classico,Hermitage

Roast Beef: Malbec, Rioja, Super Tuscan

Steak: Meritage

Beef Bourguignonne: Burgundy

Hamburgers: Barbera, Beaujolais, Cabernet Sauvignon,Valpolicella, Zinfandel

Goat (Cabrito) Leg: Bandol,Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Malbec

Lamb Kebabs: Bourgueil, Chinon, Syrah

Lamb Chops: Barolo,Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Roast Lamb: Barolo, Ribera del Duero, Rose Champagne

Lamb Stew: Cabernet Sauvignon,Pinot Noir, Zinfandel

Beef Stew: Beaujolais, Syrah

Pork Chops: Beaujolais,Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

Roast Pork: Beaujolais, Pinot Noir

Salmon: Champagne,Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir

Halibut: Chardonnay, Riesling,Sauvignon Blanc, Vetliner, White Burgundy




“These are the biggest, meatiest –and yes – the best steaks I’ve had.They are right there with Kobe beef,if not better. Hats off to you guys. I had to send a thank you.”

Rob Archer

Since we use rotational grazing, we’reable to stay in close contact with ourlivestock and constantly monitor theirhealth and well-being; which means wedon’t have to rely on constant doses oflow-level antibiotics to protect thehealth of our animals.

Organic grass fed and grass finishedbeef is healthier eating too. It’s higher inomega-3 acids, vitamin E, conjugatedlinoleic acid, and polyunsaturated fatty acid.

All of our quality meat and eggs canbe ordered online at www.foxfirefarms.com


Grapes grown on conventional farms areheavily sprayed with chemicals, which are absorbed through the skin of the fruitand the root system of the vine. This chemical bath is devastating to the soil and surrounding environment. At Fox Fire Farms, we grow grapes like we grow everything else – withoutchemicals and with a passion for creatingthe highest quality products sustainably.

Organic vineyards are particularlybeautiful because they are home to anarray of insects, bees, birds, and bats thatexist in a mutually beneficial symbioticrelationship with the grapevines.

Fox Fire Farms tour: wine and table grapes

Ag Fact:Like wine, the flavor of grass-fedmeat and dairy products offer uniqueflavors and characteristics dependenton the soil, landscape and climatewhere the animal was raised, and theexpertise of the farmer. Meat isextraordinarily rich, succulent andtender; eggs have savory, firm, darkyokes. Your Grandparents probablyremember food tasting this good fromthe days before factory farming, but ifyou’re new to grass-fed food; you’rein for a delightful surprise.



Farmers tend to be a thrifty bunch, loatheto waste anything “someone can get somegood out of” and at Fox Fire Farms, we areno exception. Our 100% organic orchardsproduce beautiful apples – but we’re notcurrently in the apple business. So, webought some pigs!

Feeding our USDA certified organic applesto our pigs means we are able to offer oneof the rarest and most sought-after flavorsin the pork industry: apple fed pork.

Fox Fire Farms tour: pork

Ag Fact:Large-scale factory farms arenotorious for polluting theenvironment because of the largeamounts of manure that build up insurrounding area, overloading the soilwith nutrients and fouling the groundwater. Manure contaminants havebeen linked to algal blooms, massivefish-kills, and a variety of humandiseases, some of which are deadly.On a grass-based farm manure isspread over a large area, providingfertilizer for pastures and helping tocreate a healthy “pasture salad.”


Our young, hand-caught halibut are moreexpensive than what you find in a grocerystore, because it takes the captain the same amount of energy to catch a 60pound fish as it does to catch an older, 300 pound fish. But older fish aresusceptible parasites and mercuryaccumulation. We’re just not willing to eat or sell that kind of fish. The captaintakes great pride in the catch and is very concerned with quality.

“That seafood was outstanding, tosay the least. Quite honestly it justmelted in our mouth. All yourproducts are superb. Thank you!”

The Rolli's - Doyline, LA

Learn more about the adventurous life of anAlaskan fishing boat captain at www.foxfirefarms.com



The exquisite, almost sweet, taste of this pasture raised, apple fed pork issomething you have to experience tobelieve – but order right away becausewe’ve had a waiting list ever since weannounced Fox Fire Farms is raising this pork.

Does an apple a day keep the veterinarianaway? Judging from the health of our pigs,we suspect so. Just as important, porkraised on an organic, chemical-free diet ishealthful for people and an excellentsource of protein as well as essentialvitamins and minerals.

“Fox Fire Farms gives you greatquality for a great price and Iappreciate the environmentally-conscious production practices they use.”

Allison Dance - Durango, Colorado

More recipes, menu ideas and cooking tips available at www.foxfirefarms.com


Copper River one of the only sustainablefishery in the United States and Fox FireFarms is proud to offer their Sushi gradeand #1 grade fish. We buy from a smalloperation, the captain and his small crew,that carefully hand selects for us the 10%of the catch that is #1 quality. The fish is processed at sea, flash frozen withinhours, which ensures it tastes and stays fresh.

To remain a sustainable fishery, theCopper River has some of the strictestcommercial fishing regulations in thecountry. It’s an honor to fish the CopperRiver commercially, because very fewpermits are issued each year, even thoughthe Salmon are highly prized for their darkred meat - a result of the diet availableonly in the Copper River.

Fox Fire Farms tour: copper river seafood

Ag Fact:Pasture-based farming is one of themost important things human do forthe welfare of wildlife. The lush farmenvironment attracts and fosters awide range of birds and other wildanimals. Grass farms are a refuge formany species that are being crowdedout of their natural habitat asformerly wild areas are developed forhuman use. In return, wild speciesbenefit the farm by controlling pestsand increasing pollination. It’s a win-win relationship for everybody.



Fox Fire Farms chickens are raisedoutdoors on a natural, soy-free, organicdiet – which means lots of grass, leaves,seeds, and bugs - just like Nature intends.In the pasture, chickens also eat smallrocks, which help them digest their food and provide them with importanttrace elements. We do not use any soy feed, because soy is harmful to the chicken’s reproductive systems, and can have damaging effects on thehuman body too.

Fox Fire Farms tour: eggs

Ag Fact:Did you know most eggs labeled “freerange” come from chickens thatnever go outside? Eggs can be labeledfree-range if there is a chicken doorin the coop – even if the chickensnever use it. The fact is, there are somany misconceptions – and so littleoversight – about free range food, it’sdifficult to know what you are gettingunless you buy from a farm thatraises all their animals on well-managed pastures.


Goats love an eclectic diet of flowers,herbs shrubs, grass and tree bark. They are fantastic for gobbling up weeds, which gives pasture grass grazed by goats an advantage over less desirableplants. Since our goats do such a good job of keeping invasive weeds at bay, we are spared the expense and danger of using chemical herbicides in Fox FireFarms pastures.

“The kebobs are unbelievablydelicious. I simply marinated themovernight in a custom mixture andbroiled them in the oven the nextmorning.”

Philip Nash - Laveen, Arizona

Bring the kids for a visit this Springwhen Fox Fire Farms is full of bouncing babies!



Our flock moves over nearly 1,000 acres ofpasture every 60 days, enriching the farm’ssoil and controlling pests as they go. The coops are on wheels so we can movethe chickens from pasture to pasture in the livestock rotation.

Better than fences, our Great Pyreneesdogs guard Fox Fire Farms chickens frompredators and keep them from strayingtoo far. The dogs are raised frompuppyhood alongside our flocks so theygrow up dedicated to the health andwelfare of our chickens.

“I was raised on a 100% naturalfarm in Romania. I love eggs but Ilived without them for seven yearsbecause the eggs here had no taste,at least not the taste I know anorganic egg can have. I shop only atfarms and from people I know butcouldn’t find good eggs until I foundFox Fire Farms. Thank you, andplease don’t do anything to changeyour eggs.”

Juliana Scheir - Connecticut

Our dogs are indispensable members of our team. Meet them online at www.foxfirefarms.com


Goat is a heart-friendly meat andabsolutely delicious when raised on grasspastures. The flavor is often compared to lamb, but it is much sweeter and very tender.

In fact, goat is the most consumed meat inthe world and has less fat and cholesterol,and more iron, than beef, pork, or evenskinless chicken. Goat is also a rich sourceof conjugated linoleic acid. If you’ve beensearching for an earth-friendly, nutrient-rich source of protein, try Fox Fire Farmsorganic goat. It’s especially good in Indianand Caribbean dishes.

Fox Fire Farms tour: goat

Ag Fact:Large-scale factory farms forcelivestock to live in dark, crowdedconditions where they may never beallowed to go outside, exercise, orpractice their natural behaviors, andthey cannot escape the stench oftheir own manure. Animals are fedprocessed foods made up mostly ofgrain and soy and “supplemented”with by-products animals should notever eat. These conditions makestock much more susceptible tostress and disease. It’s no way for anycreature to be forced to live.



Let’s be honest, a lot of lamb tastesdistinctly gamey. And strong. But our lamb, raised on organic grass has a delicate, delicious taste that needs very little seasoning to create an elegant feast everyone will enjoy.

Like all our animals, Fox Fire Farms lambs are raised entirely on organic grass and never receive growth hormones, “preventative” antibiotics, or grain-based feed.

Fox Fire Farms tour: lamb

Ag Fact:Some farms raise their animals ongrass and label their meat grass-fedor grass-finished, but use chemicalfertilizers and pesticides on theirpastures. Many of these artificialfertilizers contain acids, which raisethe acidity of the soil, kill beneficialorganisms that live in the ground, and ultimately interfere with plantgrowth. Worse, chemicals in the grassmeans chemicals in your food. Tomake sure you’re eating clean,healthy food, make sure you buy froman organic farm.


At 9 to 12 months of age, our lambs areprocessed at a certified USDA processingplant in Colorado.

Grass-fed lamb has less fat and moreprotein than grain-fed lamb and is an excellent source of vitamin B-12,vitamin E, beta-carotene, niacin, zinc,iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Bet you didn’t know lamb was such a healthy choice… It’s the grass.

“That lamb was absolutelyincredible! The flavor was so mildand the meat was very tender. Even Chef Emril couldn’t believe the quality.”

Brian C. Murray, Executive ChefEmeril’s Miami Beach

Visit the photo gallery at www.foxfirefarms.com.We’re always adding new pictures of our farm



Let’s be honest, a lot of lamb tastesdistinctly gamey. And strong. But our lamb, raised on organic grass has a delicate, delicious taste that needs very little seasoning to create an elegant feast everyone will enjoy.

Like all our animals, Fox Fire Farms lambs are raised entirely on organic grass and never receive growth hormones, “preventative” antibiotics, or grain-based feed.

Fox Fire Farms tour: lamb

Ag Fact:Some farms raise their animals ongrass and label their meat grass-fedor grass-finished, but use chemicalfertilizers and pesticides on theirpastures. Many of these artificialfertilizers contain acids, which raisethe acidity of the soil, kill beneficialorganisms that live in the ground, and ultimately interfere with plantgrowth. Worse, chemicals in the grassmeans chemicals in your food. Tomake sure you’re eating clean,healthy food, make sure you buy froman organic farm.


At 9 to 12 months of age, our lambs areprocessed at a certified USDA processingplant in Colorado.

Grass-fed lamb has less fat and moreprotein than grain-fed lamb and is an excellent source of vitamin B-12,vitamin E, beta-carotene, niacin, zinc,iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Bet you didn’t know lamb was such a healthy choice… It’s the grass.

“That lamb was absolutelyincredible! The flavor was so mildand the meat was very tender. Even Chef Emril couldn’t believe the quality.”

Brian C. Murray, Executive ChefEmeril’s Miami Beach

Visit the photo gallery at www.foxfirefarms.com.We’re always adding new pictures of our farm

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