Welcome to McDermott's Ranch

Hey there! We're the McDermott family, proud owners of McDermott's Ranch in High Prairie, Alberta. We are passionate about healthy food, and healthy land and animals. We strive to take care of the land so that it can take care of us, we do not use any pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers, or extra hormones in our animals.  Thank you for being a part of our journey!


Services

Livestock

Check out our livestock selection, meticulously bred to optimize efficiency, ensure calving ease, and deliver exceptional meat quality.

Fresh Produce

Immerse yourself in the richness of handpicked fruits and vegetables, cultivated with care and passion.

Freshly frozen beef

Locally cut and wrapped in the Peace Country, grain fed beef for the flavor we love.


Frequently Asked Questions

What farming practices do you follow?

We are dedicated to advancing our understanding of soil health, actively enhancing our topsoil. By implementing rotational grazing and strategically moving cattle in our fields, we promote frequent and natural fertilization, opting for a sustainable approach over conventional manure application. This not only reduces fertilizer expenses but also expands our available grazing land once the hay is harvested.

Are your products organic?

While we may not hold organic certification, our commitment to natural practices is unwavering. We refrain from using chemicals in the cultivation of both our plants and animals. Our beef is primarily grass-fed, with some being grain-finished for the flavor we love.

Can I visit the farm?

We invite you to visit our farm by appointment, where you can firsthand witness our dedication to sustainable methods and gain insights into our ongoing experimentation."


“Being a city girl from Ontario, the very warm welcome that I received going to the McDermott's Ranch, was absolutely incredible their hospitality was unmatched, the vegetables from their garden- the sweetest carrots I've remember tasting, the potatoes taste like home. Absolutely delicious were the onions and zucchini in a stir fry or BBQ'd! Oh my goodness there's no words to describe the beef, it melts in your mouth when it is cooked perfectly. Jolene took the time out of her day to take me out and show me their ranch, for a city girl to bottle feed a calf it was a once in a lifetime experience.

Thank you so much Jolene, Darrell, and the kids as well as all the pups for making my visits absolutely incredible I can't wait to come back this summer.”

— Kathy Robinson


Contact us

Don't be shy! Drop us a line for all your farm tour curiosities or if you've got a craving for beef that will make your taste buds do the happy dance. We're also trying to expand to have fruit and veggies available - because who needs a plain old grocery store when you can get more products grown locally? 

McDermott's Ranch

Darrell and Jolene McDermott

Box 1343,

High Prairie, Alberta, Canada

T0G 1E0