Dedicated to Eastern Washington Land Stewardship Since 1890
Five generations of stewardship. Pesticide-free pastures. Premium hay and grazing land.
Our Heritage
A Legacy Written in the Land
In 1890, Benjamin DeSpain homesteaded a piece of land just outside Edwall, Washington. He couldn't have known then that his family would still be working this same ground more than a century later.
Preserving the 31 Quarter Circle brand begins with stewardship. DeSpain's cattle graze on Eastern Washington land that is not treated with pesticides. Using a continuous grazing system where cattle are rotated in and out of paddocks, and grazing after hay has been harvested allows natural fertilizer to be put back into the ground for the next growing season.
Today, Jeremy DeSpain carries that promise forward as the fifth generation steward of land that has never seen a drop of pesticide.
What We Do
Services Rooted in the Land
The Land Provides
- Pesticide-free for over a century
- Year-round running creeks
- Sub-irrigated pastureland
- Natural grazing conditions
- Healthy, high weight gain for cattle
Our Story Through Time
The Homestead
Benjamin DeSpain migrates from his parent’s homesteaded ranch in Pendleton, OR to homestead land just outside Edwall, Washington, beginning the family’s bond with this piece of Eastern Washington.
Through Hardship
The family weathers the Great Depression and serving in the last Calvary war years, holding fast to the land and the values that define the operation.
Modern Operations
The fourth generation continues to build on the legacy, serving our country in the Vietnam war, coming back to farm the land and the values that define the operation.
Five Generations Strong
Jeremy DeSpain, the fifth generation, carries forward the family’s 130+ year commitment to Eastern Washington land, offering premium hay for sale, pastureland, farmland and land development.
Let’s Work Together
Whether you need premium hay, prime grazing land, or custom haying services—we’d love to hear from you.