Behind the Greens: Power Ranches
We may all get our fifteen minutes of fame, but few of us come from a family so influential that a major road has our surname on it. But that’s the scenario for Ron Power Jr. and his wife Trescia — who own Power Ranches in San Simon, AZ and think nothing of tooling down that major East Valley artery known as Power Road. Ron is a descendent of James Oliver Power, who began farming a 2,000-acre spread near Queen Creek in 1917. After World War II, the family began running cattle and later moved their farming and ranching operation to a remote spot in southeastern Arizona, where their cattle could graze on pristine pastures. These days, Ron and Trescia supply us with the 100% organic Limousin beef we offer at Quiessence, their commitment to quality evident in every juicy, ultra-flavorful bite. Check out their website (www.powerranches.com) to learn more about the superiority of the Limousin breed, what the Powers feed their cattle (alfalfa and natural grasses) and more importantly, what they don’t give them: hormones, additives, antibiotics, steroids or animal byproducts.But maybe the easiest way to become a believer is by conducting your own taste-test. So why not bring Dad down to the Farm on Father’s Day? We’ll serve him the best steak he’s ever eaten, and you’ll feel good knowing it’s the safest, healthiest beef money can buy — solid proof he raised you right.
