Description 

North Wind Ranch is a working cattle ranch devoted to the raising, breeding, and gentle keeping of stock, with particular care given to milk cows. The ranch provides fresh milk for local sale, keeping the herd healthy and calm through patient handling and attentive daily care.

Pasture and water are managed thoughtfully, allowing the land to recover with the seasons and ensuring the cattle remain strong through hard weather. Milking is done by hand, with care taken to keep both animal and handler at ease, and the ranch is known for clean practices and dependable quality.

North Wind Ranch is run at a steady pace, guided by the belief that animals kept kindly give better in return. It is a place of good grass, quiet mornings, and honest work, shaped by the wind and the long northern days. Located at Painted Sky.

North Wind Ranch provides fresh, reliable milk and healthy cattle, supporting the nourishment and well-being of local families. By tending the herd and land with care, the ranch helps preserve the range and offers steady, honest work, improving daily life for the community in quiet, lasting ways.

History 

North Wind Ranch was founded on January 15, 1905, at Painted Sky and has remained active ever since. From the beginning, it focused on raising cattle with patience and care, especially milk cows. Over the years, the ranch became known for hand-milking, clean practices, and calm, healthy animals.

Run at a steady pace and shaped by the northern winds and long days, North Wind Ranch has long provided fresh milk and dependable work for the local community. Its quiet, honest approach to caring for land and livestock continues under the ownership of Maude Pavioma.