Tall Pines Ranch

Tall Pines Ranch, Scottish Highland cattle, Rogue River, OR, Jackson County and the Rogue Valley near Medford. Karly and Garrett Dees are passionate about heritage-breed care and have been raising Highland cattle for several years under American Highland Cattle Association guidelines. Its breeding program includes routine health screening, pasture rotation, and close daily observation to ensure the herd thrives in the Pacific Northwest climate. It rotates grazing through clover and native grass pastures to support soil health and plant diversity.

It maintains a mixed woodlot and open pasture setup to encourage natural foraging and gentle handling from calfhood. Tall Pines Ranch blends historic farm practices with thoughtful animal stewardship, reflecting a family farm atmosphere that guests and neighbors appreciate. Its emphasis on low-stress handling and community engagement has earned consistently positive feedback for animal welfare and meat quality. Visitors often comment on its calm demeanor, a testament to the ranch’s patient approach to raising livestock.