Our Lamb
Oregon Grass-Fed Lamb, Raised the Way Nature Intended.
Our lamb starts with healthy soil, clean pasture, and the steady rhythm of the Willamette Valley seasons. We raise our sheep on open grass year-round, without grain, without confinement, and without shortcuts. The result is a mild, tender lamb flavor that reflects the grasses and climate of our valley — honest, natural, and unmistakably Oregon.
What Makes Our Lamb Different
Grass-Fed & Free-Range, 365 Days a Year
No Antibiotics. No Growth Hormones. No Grain. Ever.
Stress-Free Animals = Better Flavor
Five Generations of Selective Breeding
Our climate allows our sheep to graze naturally through every season. They harvest their own forage, move freely, and grow at a natural pace — no feedlots, no grain finishing, no stress.
Because our sheep thrive outdoors year-round, we don’t rely on grain, confinement, or preventative drugs. Healthy land creates healthy animals.
Stress affects meat quality. Our sheep breed on their own, graze on their own, and live in calm, natural conditions. That’s why our lamb is known for being mild, clean, and tender — never gamey, never tough.
Flavor doesn’t happen by accident. For over a century, our family has bred sheep for taste, tenderness, and hardiness. Chefs notice — and customers taste it.
Consistent Quality, Week After Week
Thanks to our climate, our genetics, and our on-farm processing facility, we offer consistent size, flavor, and availability 52 weeks a year.
Certified Humane® —
A Higher Standard of Care
Animal welfare isn’t a requirement here — it’s a family tradition. Anderson Ranches participates in the Certified Humane® program, a rigorous third-party certification ensuring animals are raised with respect, natural behavior, and high-welfare standards.
Learn more about Certified Humane® and their standards here:
→ certifiedhumane.org/anderson-ranches
Why Oregon Grass-Fed Works So Well
The Willamette Valley is the grass-seed capital of the world with some of the most fertile, and our ranch sits right in the center of it. Our cool-season grasses — originally native to England — are perfectly matched to the breeds we raise, creating a natural harmony between land, climate, and livestock.
This ecosystem allows us to:
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Graze sheep year-round
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Avoid grain and hay supplementation
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Maintain consistent flavor through all seasons
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Compost wool, straw, and seed by-products to enrich soil
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Produce lamb sustainably, without stress or confinement
Few places in the U.S. can raise true year-round grass-fed lamb.
Here, it’s simply how nature works.
“People who think they don’t like lamb — this stuff changes their mind completely.”