06/06/2026
We have some news to share. For the past six years, Jennifer has been living with metastatic breast cancer. She’s been lucky to receive treatment that has allowed her to live a full life with her family at the ranch and pursue the things she cares about most, including sustainable agriculture.
Recently, however, Jennifer had a seizure which led to the discovery that the cancer has spread to her brain. She’s working with some of the top neurologists in the country and has confidence in her treatment plan. However, you’ll be seeing a little less of her going forward. We have a great staff at Colvin Ranch who have all stepped up to keep things running smoothly, and Eric is ensuring that we’re remaining on a path to growth. We have some big plans for the future!
We know this is tough news to share, and that we have a large community of people that care about our family and the work that we do at Colvin Ranch. If you want to do something to help, the best thing you can do is shop local.
Visit our store and pick up some cheese and crackers for a snack this afternoon - plus some organic eggs, beef, pork and other local foods all produced in Southwest Washington. Or shop at or for a selection of grass-fed, grass-finished ground beef, steaks, and roasts.
If cooking today isn’t going to happen, you can also find our beef at in Olympia with their amazing smash burgers, at in Tacoma on their wood-fired pizzas, and locally in Tenino at the Sandstone Cafe.
Of course, you can also order directly from us online at https://shop.colvinranch.com/
It’s a small way to spread some love around the community to the people who are growing, raising, and making the best local food for all of us.
And if you want know the whole story behind Jennifer’s diagnosis and decision to take over the family’s business at the ranch, you can read about it on her latest blog post: https://shop.colvinranch.com/blog/yes-and
With love and appreciation for all of our friends, customers, and partners,
The Colvin Family
