Discover the legacy of Ladder Ranch
At Ladder Ranch, our story is deeply rooted in the heart of Western agriculture. Learn about our commitment to the land, our community, and the passion that drives us every day in Savery, Wyoming.
The Land
The landscape of Ladder Ranch is as diverse as it is beautiful. Stretching across private lands, grazing allotments, and mountain ranges in Wyoming and Colorado, the ranch encompasses river valleys, sagebrush plains, mountain meadows, and high country summer ranges. These varied ecosystems provide the foundation for the ranch's livestock operation while also supporting abundant wildlife and healthy natural resources.
The ranch operates across elevations ranging from the Little Snake River Valley to high mountain grazing lands, creating a unique agricultural system that has evolved alongside the landscape for generations. Careful stewardship of these resources ensures that both livestock and wildlife can thrive on the land.
Livestock Operation
Raising and marketing livestock remains the primary focus of Ladder Ranch. The ranch produces Angus and Black Blade cattle as well as Rambouillet and Hampshire sheep, continuing a long standing tradition of livestock production in the region.
Cattle
The cattle operation is built around Angus and Black Baldy genetics selected for performance, adaptability, and productivity in the challenging environment of the Rocky Mountain West. Cattle spend the summer grazing mountain pastures and National Forest allotments before returning to lower elevation ranch lands and leased pastures for the winter.
Sheep
The sheep operation remains an important part of the ranch's identity and history. Rambouillet and Hampshire sheep are managed through one of the most unique grazing systems in the West, traveling between high elevation summer ranges and winter grazing areas in Wyomings Red Desert.
Livestock Transportation
Building on more than a century of livestock experience, Ladder Ranch Livestock Transportation provides a safe, reliable, and efficient hauling services for cattle producers throughout the region. Our understanding of animal welfare, livestock handling, and ranch operations allows us to move cattle with care while ensuring dependable service and timely delivery. Backed by generations of ranching knowledge, our transportation division helps support producers across Wyoming and neighboring states while continuing Ladder Ranch's tradition of serving the agricultural community.
Ladder Ranch Beef Sticks
Ladder Ranch Beef Sticks represent a natural extension of our commitment to quality livestock production. Made from premium ranch raised beef, our beef sticks provide customers with a. convenient and flavorful way to enjoy a product rooted in Wyoming ranching traditions. From the pasture to the finished product, we take pride in delivering the same quality, integrity, and attention to detail that have defined Ladder Ranch for generations. Whether on the trail, at work, or at home, Ladder Ranch Beef Sticks offer a taste of the West in every bite.
Stewardship and Conservation
Stewardship has always been central to the mission of Ladder Ranch. The ranch manages private lands alongside Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service grazing allotments, balancing livestock production with responsible resource management. Through careful grazing practices, habitat improvement projects, and conservation partnerships, Ladder Ranch works to ensure the long term health of the land.
This commitment to conservation earned Ladder Ranch the 2014 Leopold Conservation Award, recognizing the ranch's leadership in environmental stewardship and sustainable ranch management. The ranch also participates in programs including the Sage Grouse Initiative, the Conservation Stewardship Program, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.
The ranch's philosophy is simple: healthy landscapes support healthy livestock, thriving wildlife populations, and strong rural communities.
The People Behind the Ranch
For six generations, the facilities of Ladder Ranch have worked to preserve a way of life built on stewardship, agriculture, and community. The ranch's success is made possible by the dedication of family members, ranch managers, cowboys, shepherds, and employees who share a commitment to responsible ranching and conservation.
Together, they continue a legacy that began in 1881 and remains focused on caring for the land, livestock, and people who make the ranch possible.
"Ladder Ranch truly embodies the spirit of dedication and community in Western agriculture. Their commitment is inspiring."
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