About Us
'Empire Valley' (also Churn Creek Protected Area since 1998),
located in central British Columbia, was established in the
1860's.  It's majestic, open grasslands benches along the
Fraser River and the hot dry climate is the perfect place to
raise Hormone-Free, Open Range, Premium Quality Beef.
          
     
Joyce grew up on a ranch in Big Creek,  BC,
a small community in the Chilcotin.  After
graduating from High School, she studied
biological sciences, travelled and worked
at a number of other occupations.  
However in 1997, she realized that on the
ranch was where she wanted to be.

John grew up in Merritt,  BC.  As a young
man, he began working on ranches in the
Nicola Valley, travelled to Australia &New
Zealand and wrangled for Outfitters in
northern BC.  However, he loved the life of
a cowboy on the open range.

In April 1998, we struck out together in
our quest to become cattle barons.  We
leased 'Empire Valley Ranch' (Churn Creek
Protected Area) and have been stewards
of the Empire Valley grasslands ever
since.  We have children now and have
become cattle barons.  However the quest
does not stop here, we realize that your
health is important too.  With this in mind,
we would like to share our healthy lifestyle
with you through our....
Hormone - free,
Healthy,
British Columbian,
Empire Valley Beef!!!


Ellen






Hattie






Sam
~Grass Fed~
~
Healthy~
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