Pemberton Meadows Natural Beef was founded in 2004 by veteran Pemberton farmer Bob Mitchell, and his partner and neighbour, Don Millerd.
The Mitchell family has farmed in the Pemberton Valley since the early 1950’s before there was even a road into the Valley. George and Frieda Mitchell cleared land and farmed potatoes for over 40 years. Bob was born on the family farm, and has been working on the land, and with cattle, for his whole life.
Don Millerd was born and raised in the salmon industry, where his grandfather was one of the early pioneers of salmon canning in B.C. In1968, the Millerd family purchased the farm adjacent to the Mitchell farm and life changed. This was a beginning of a 40 year family friendship, and a love of the Pemberton Valley. Don remains active in business as well as in the ranching.
Most farms in Pemberton raise some cattle, to utilize land in crop rotation
as pasture land. 90% of these cattle are sold in the fall as large, weaned
calves, and are shipped to feedlots until ready for market. In 2004, Bob
and Don decided to combine their varied backgrounds and talents in a new
venture. Instead of shipping calves to the feeder market, they would keep
the calves, and raise them to maturity, using all natural farming methods.
They would finish these animals on their own home grown hay and grain,
and market them. It was believed that with the emphasis on healthy eating,
food traceability, and local products, these cattle would find a ready
market.
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2008 Aerial Photos by
Ellen Atkin
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