Hearst Ranch

Huell Howser at the San Simeon Ranch

Huell Howser is one of our favorite friends.
He spent a day with us at the ranch and we had a great adventure. What started out as a 30-minute feature became a 60-minute tour de force. We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed shooting it.
Chef Paul Arenstam on Hearst Ranch Beef

"Hearst Ranch's meat is superb and displays the results of their care, husbandry and traditional ranching methods. We are very pleased to serve Hearst Ranch beef at Summer Kitchen."

*Paul Arenstam - Executive Chef, Summer Kitchen, Berkeley, Ca.*
Proud Sponsor Of The Heritage Radio Network

Branded Beef Manager, Brian Kenny was the guest for the farm report of the inaugural episode of the Heritage Radio Network. He discussed the history of the Hearst Ranch, gave an in-depth look at the philosophy of the ranches and the beef program, and discussed the past, present, and future of agriculture. A Link to the interview can be found here.
Food Alliance Certified For Sustainable Practices

"We've always been proud of our land stewardship and dedication to grass-fed beef. Food Alliance certification proves to our customers that we really walk the walk. We've had an independent inspector on our properties to verify the claims we're making." - Steve Hearst
Certified Humane By Humane Farm Animal Care

Hearst Ranch Beef meets the Humane Farm Animal Care Standards, which include nutritious diet without antibiotics, or hormones, animals raised with shelter, resting areas, sufficient space and the ability to engage in natural behaviors.
Proud Member Of The American Grassfed Association

The American Grassfed Association protects and promotes true grassfed producers & grassfed products through national communication, education, research and marketing efforts.
Hearst Ranch Beef Awarded Good Housekeeping Seal

"We are pleased to announce that Hearst Ranch Beef has been awarded the Good Housekeeping Seal. Our products and our marketing claims have been reviewed by the Good Housekeeping Institute. The Seal ensures that the Good Housekeeping Institute assures the integrity or our product." - Brian Kenny
California Rangeland Trust

The conservation easement negotiated between the American Land Conservancy, California Rangeland Trust and the Hearst Corporation on the Hearst Ranch, East of Highway 1, is held by the California Rangeland Trust, who continually monitors the Ranch insuring the protection of the valuable resources, habitat, history and the working landscape encompassed by the Hearst Ranch.
American Land Conservancy

The conservation easement negotiated between the American Land Conservancy, California Rangeland Trust and the Hearst Corporation on the Hearst Ranch, East of Highway 1, is held by the California Rangeland Trust, who continually monitors the Ranch insuring the protection of the valuable resources, habitat, history and the working landscape encompassed by the Hearst Ranch.
Slow Food Nation 2008

Hearst Ranch Beef was proud to participate in Slow Food Nation, held on Labor Day Weekend, 2008, in San Francisco. Hearst Ranch Beef was featured at a sold-out dinner benefiting the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy at Cafe Americano at the Hotel Vitale. Division Manager, Brian J. Kenny also spoke at several events associated with the conference.
Changemakers' Day 2008

Brian J. Kenny, Division Manager for Hearst Ranch Beef, was featured on two panels at Changemakers' Day at Slow Food Nation, held on Labor Day Weekend, 2008, in San Francisco. Kenny spoke with members of the grass-fed beef industry as well as representatives from several companies involved in Food Alliance Certified Sustainable Agriculture.
Heritage Foods USA

Hearst Ranch Beef is proud to supply it's Grass-fed Beef to Heritage Foods USA. Heritage Foods USA was formed in 2001 by Patrick Martins, founder of Slow Food USA. It is dedicated to celebrating regional cuisines and products. Heritage Foods USA will be launching a web-based food show and radio network, the Heritage Radio Network, in early 2009.

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Gift Packaging Info

Gift Packaging Info

When you order Hearst Ranch grass-fed beef for your own enjoyment or as a gift, you can expect a special presentation. All frozen grass-fed beef items come packaged in a beautiful four-color printed gift box. When the top is opened, the cuts are presented wrapped in authentic butcher paper and sealed with a custom Hearst Ranch sticker. All cuts are packaged separately for meal planning flexibility.

Safe handling instructions are included on the back of the gift box. Beef should be defrosted in its original vacuum packaging. The preferred method is to place the meat in the refrigerator until thawed (depending on the temperature in your refrigerator, up to 14 hours).

If you are pressed for time, place sealed vacuum packs in a sink full of cold water. This will bring the thawing time down to an hour or so.

We do not advocate using a microwave set on defrost as this will detract from the quality experience of our beef. It is not recommended to thaw beef at room temperature.