In their words.
Stemple Creek Ranch is a family-owned and operated cattle ranch in Marin County, California. We raise 100% all natural grass-fed Angus beef and lamb on our own pastureland just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. Our animals eat organic grass and clover and are never subjected to artificial hormones, growth promotants, or antibiotics. We typically harvest our animals between May and July of each year, depending on the strength of the grass and spring rains. Our animal welfare practices are audited and certified through the Global Animal Partnership program. We are proud to have a Level 4 certification for our beef that reflects the respect and care our animals receive. We are environmentally conscious and value biodiversity, working with mother nature to keep the land abundant and the animals happy and healthy. We accomplish this using a variety of techniques, including protecting creeks with cattle crossings, utilizing electric fence that can be reconfigured in response to changing conditions, planting native species on creek banks, and carefully monitoring grazing to prevent overuse. In 2002, the third of our family’s four generations in the ranching business received the U.S. De…
Stemple Creek Ranch lists grass-fed on their public-facing materials. These are the producer’s own claims; we do not independently audit them.