The Downey Ranch

The Downey ranch is proud to be the first National Audubon Society Certified ranch in Wyoming.  Audubon works with local ranchers with the  aim to enhance millions of acres of grassland bird habitat. For each ranch, a Habitat Management Plan is developed that benefits target grassland bird species.There is also a vigorous third party audit.

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Regenerative grazing practices are adopted that mimic past grazing by bison. Pastures are allowed to rest and recover, resulting in a diversity of grassland vegetation across a ranch. To be certified, each ranch must also meet program protocols related to Forage and Feeding, Animal Health & Welfare, and Environmental Sustainability. Animals in the program must spend their entire lives on grasslands. Feedlots are not allowed, and growth hormones and antibiotics are strictly prohibited.

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The Audubon certification seal is an honor and when you buy cattle or beef from the Downey ranch you can  be sure that it  is sustainably raised and benefits wildlife habitat.