Our Story
About Us
Welcome! We are Craig and Angela Powell, the owners and operators of JulBud Ranch.
Although we both grew up in suburban neighborhoods, we were fortunate to experience country life early on, and it quickly became something we knew we wanted for ourselves.
Craig spent his younger years working for a horse veterinarian in Illinois. Angela volunteered caring for horses, cows, and pigs at a ranch in South Jordan, Utah. Those experiences planted the seeds for the life we’re living today.
After we married in 2013, we knew that someday we wanted to put down roots in the country. On a scenic drive through Northern Utah, we discovered the beauty of Ogden Valley and instantly felt at home. When the opportunity finally came to make the move, there was no question, this was where we belonged.
Why JulBud?
The name JulBud is a tribute to two important people in our families: “Jul” for Julian, Craig’s grandfather, and “Bud” for Buddy, Angela’s father.
Craig’s grandfather, Julian, was an important part of his family in his childhood years. Angela’s father, Buddy, was raised a country boy, and it was through him and the stories he told that she developed her own love of country life.
Putting their names together seemed like the perfect way to give our ranch a name that reflects where we came from and the life we wanted to build.
Life at JulBud Ranch
JulBud Ranch is a small, family-run ranch where we try to keep things simple, intentional, and close to home.
We grow food using regenerative practices, raise our animals hollistically, and make our skincare products in small batches using ingredients we feel good about. We don't use chemical fertilizers or pesticides in our garden, and our skincare products are made with 100% natural ingredients.
Over the years, JulBud has grown into a collection of the things we love: goats, gardening, handmade skincare, our farm stand, and sharing what we’ve learned with others.
We’re always finding new ways to make use of what we grow and raise, while keeping our approach practical and true to who we are.
We're not trying to be the biggest ranch or make the most products. We simply enjoy creating good things, taking care of our animals and land, and sharing a little bit of the country life we've worked so hard to build.
Working Together
We work side by side to keep the ranch running. Angela handles most of the business operations, animal care, gardening, skincare production, and the many day-to-day things that come with running a small ranch.
Craig works full-time off the ranch while taking care of equipment, maintenance, building projects, and whatever else needs fixing.
There is always something to do around here, and somehow, we keep adding more.
When we're not working, you'll likely find us kayaking or paddleboarding at nearby reservoirs, hiking local trails, walking our dogs, relaxing on the back porch watching deer and wild turkeys, enjoying local events, or simply enjoying a quiet evening together.
We're glad you're here, and we're excited to share JulBud Ranch with you.