Click on SHOP tab for current options
Cooper Creek Ranch
Helmville, MT
Cooper Creek Ranch
Helmville, MT
About Us
About The Cows
My cows are raised entirely on mountain and meadow grass, hay and alfalfa. The calves are born on our ranch in April and May. Throughout their lives the cattle have access to clean water, grass, hay, wide open spaces, and shelter. I have a small herd of Red Angus, Black Angus, and Irish Black cows. You are welcome to come visit us if you desire and view our operation for yourself. I don't rush to finish my beef to butchering size so I can't make any promises as to when exactly each beef will be ready but I aim for right around two years of age. Patience is rewarded because the meat is fabulous.
Because my cows live in a low stress, clean environment sickness is very rare. However, I will not withhold antibiotics from an animal that needs them, I never give sub therapeutic or otherwise unnecessary antibiotics. I work closely with my veterinarian to determine the proper treatment plan when needed. I pride myself on good management that produces low stress, happy cows. I strongly believe in taking the best care possible of the animals and the land I have been blessed with.
The Ranch
The ranch is just outside of the small town of Helmville, nestled along Nevada Creek, a tributary to the Blackfoot river. We are happy to call Montana our home. My husband, John's family moved here in the late 70's and raised cattle and sheep. They were often known for having the best alfalfa around. We strive to be good stewards to the land just as John's family has been before us. The ranch is also home to deer, elk, black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, wild turkeys, and a variety of birds and other small creatures. Nevada Creek is primarily a trout stream. We have the most beautiful sunsets here that remind us just how blessed we are to be living on this land,
under the beautiful Big Sky!
About Us
I have been raising cows most of my life. I grew up on a traditional cow calf operation where the calves were born in the spring and when it was time to wean in the fall the calves were all loaded on semis and sold to feedlots. Then I went to college and worked in the medical field for a few years. I enjoyed working with people but really longed to be back ranching again. In 2008, my husband, John and I moved to his family's ranch in the Helmville Valley. John's parents graciously let me start building up my own herd. Over the years I decided that traditional ranching wasn't going to be profitable for me because of the small size of the ranch so rather than sending the yearlings off to be finished in a feedlot, I started keeping all my yearlings and finishing them on grass before selling them locally by the half or quarter. In 2017 we had the opportunity to buy the ranch from John's parents. John runs his own business off the ranch and that leaves me to do most of the ranch and cattle work during the week. Then on the weekends John works on the ranch fixing my break downs and doing the heavy lifting. We are thrilled to raise our two young boys here and teach them the value of hard work. We hope to pass on the way of life we love. The boys will often be found helping me move cows, playing in irrigation dams, building snow forts while I feed, or having Nerf wars in the pastures. I hope you enjoy my beef as much as I enjoy raising it for you! ~Jamie
Testimonials
Testimonials
“Hi Jamie! I just wanted to let you know that we LOVE the pork! Thank you for providing such a top-quality product that we can feel good about eating :)” Andy S. Helena
“We have always bought our beef in the grocery store and never thought anything about it UNTIL we bought Jamie’s beef. When I cooked it for the first time, we couldn’t believe the taste, it was so tender and so flavorful that I wish we knew about it years ago! We would recommend it and have to several of our friends. I plan on buying all my beef from her from now on.” Karen S.
"My wife and I have recently had some beef from Jamie Stitt. It was delicious. Days later we kept eating from the roast even when it was cold from the refrigerator. We recommend this beef." Dick and Carol C. Helena
"My family purchases shares of Jamie Stitt‘s beef and every cut has been delicious. The cattle are meticulously cared for and Jamie’s friendly customer service only adds to the pleasure of purchasing her beef. We are not surprised that Jamie’s beef is excellent in both taste and texture, her grass fed, happy cattle make a great combination for delivering an outstanding product." Judy J.