About Lazy JM Ranch

Four Generations gather to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Lazy JM Ranch.

The Lazy JM Ranch was established in 1972 by John’s grandparents, Charles and Amelia, along with his parents, Jack and Lee. Now in its third generation, John and Betty are committed to continuing the family legacy through regenerative agriculture. Our grass-fed, grass-finished beef is nurtured by nature, free from herbicides, pesticides, and grain. All of our animals are born on the ranch, except for our bull, and we are both Idaho Beef Quality Assurance certified. Humane treatment is our priority, and while we avoid using antibiotics, any animal requiring them under our veterinarian’s guidance is removed from our beef production.

Every day is Earth Day

John is the stockman, our cow whisperer, and a novice beekeeper, while Betty handles record-keeping, marketing, and education. After retiring from a 24-year career as a Registered Nurse in 2019, John now devotes his time fully to the ranch. Betty, who retired in 2013 after 34 years of teaching young children, brings her lifelong passion for learning to the ranch's educational initiatives. In 2019, we implemented high-intensity paddock grazing and introduced honeybees to the ranch. Our bees thrived, expanding from 2 to 4 hives in just one year.

Celebrating Our Journey

2020 was a milestone year for the Lazy JM Ranch. We saw increased sales, were featured in Joel Salatin’s The Stockman Grassfarmer in August 2020, and appeared in the local publication, Spokane Living. That same year, we celebrated our 40th anniversary with four generations of our family. We've had the privilege of meeting and learning from industry leaders like Gabe Brown, author of Dirt to Soil; Dr. Zach Bush of Farmer’s Footprint; Dr. Christine Jones, Ph.D.; Dr. Temple Grandin, veterinarian; Nina Teicholz, author of The Big Fat Surprise; Nicole Masters, author of For the Love of Soil; and David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé, authors of What Your Food Ate. We are proud stewards of our soil, animals, and customers, committed to a sustainable future.