Packers Gap Cattle

Southwest of La Junta, Colorado — Established 1918 by Keith's great-great-grandparents. Today Keith and Jessica Bender work the ranch with their children.

Est. 1918

About Packers Gap Cattle

Located southwest of La Junta, CO, Packers Gap Cattle was established in 1918 by Keith's great-great-grandparents. Today, Keith and Jessica Bender work on the ranch with their children.

A rider in a straw hat trailing a black calf across shortgrass prairie under tall clouds
Trailing a calf across the shortgrass
Why does the Meet America mission matter to them?

We work with Meet America because direct to consumer is better for both the rancher and the consumer. Meet America's continued success will help our ranch because we will be able to sell more beef!

What do they hope for the future of their ranch?

To continue to expand our ranch.

Their favorite way to eat their beef:

You can't beat a good grilled steak!!

Wyoming ranch landscape

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