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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Grass-Fed Benefits
Taste

Hearst Ranch Grass-fed Beef Tastes Great

Grass-Fed Benefits - Taste

Comments from some of our customers:

“This is how beef is supposed to taste”

“It’s delicious: rich and meaty, full-flavored and pure”

“It’s the cleanest beef I’ve ever tasted, there is no fatty or greasy aftertaste.”

Our grass-fed beef features a rich and robust flavor that results from the combination and concentration of the nutrients in the grasses on our ranches. In the wine industry, the word terroir refers to the flavor imparted to the wine by the entirety of the property upon which the grapes are grown.

Terroir

Grass-Fed Benefits - Taste

The terrain of the property
The weather, and all of the micro-climates on a property
The soil on the property
The water on the property
The varieties of the products being produced on the property

All of these factors contribute to the flavor of Hearst Ranch Beef. Our cattle literally eat the terroir, therefore, they are the ultimate expression of the terroir of our ranches.