Oregon Prime Beef

Oregon Prime Beef is a family-owned business located in Jefferson, Oregon, run by Butch and Gabrielle Whitaker. Though they are the first in their family to sell USDA-certified beef, ranching has been part of the Whitaker family for four generations, starting in Elko, Nevada. Butch began building their herd and selling beef to friends and family with the goal of producing locally grown, sustainable beef that meets the highest standards of quality. Our cattle graze on grasslands in the Willamette Valley and stay on grass their whole lives. In the final months, they are supplemented with a grain mix of wheat, peas, corn, and molasses—all sourced locally. By working with nearby farmers, we can keep a close eye on the quality of what goes into our feeding program, ensuring we provide great-tasting, healthy beef.