Notes From The Ranch
July 01, 2010
Hearst Ranch Featured at the Cambria Historical Society
Discover more about the history of the Hearst Ranch with a visit to the Cambria Historical Museum’s “Ranchers & Stewards” exhibit, on display now through December. You can trace the heritage of this classic cattle ranch from the early days of the dons to the working landscape of today. Throw in a few cowboy profiles and you have the quintessential story of the American West. The museum is located at 2251 Center Street in the heart of Cambria’s East Village. Museum hours are Friday – Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m. and Monday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit www.cambriahistoricalsociety.com for more information.
June 18, 2010
Hearst Corporation Buys Meat Packing Plant in Bankruptcy Sale
Kaney Foods to reopen and operate the plant as White Stone Meat Packing
“We are especially committed to opening in time for the Mid-State Fair,” said John Kaney, owner and CEO of Kaney Foods. “We are a full-service company, and we look forward to continuing our tradition of offering a quality product that meets the needs of our local ranchers, markets and restaurants.”
“We have worked with John Kaney and Kaney Foods for a number of years and know first-hand their integrity and the quality of service they provide,” said Hearst Ranch Beef Division Manager Brian Kenny. “We are confident this new business venture will be a great success.”
April 21, 2010
Recent Survey Finds that Farmers and Ranchers are "Green"
Two-thirds of US cattle farms and ranches have been in the same family for two generations or more. American cattle farmers and ranchers have embraced the values of Earth Day for generations, and Americans recognize that commitment. Eighty-six percent of Americans surveyed think cattle farmers and ranchers are committed to environmental preservation.
The conclusion: “This Earth Day, America’s 1 million cattle farmers and ranchers are being recognized as having one of the greenest jobs.”
April 20, 2010
Food, Inc to air on KQED Tonight
One of our Facebook Fans has brought it to our attention that Food, Inc. is airing on POV on PBS nation wide tonight. This film has been lauded and cursed by people on both side of the fence in the national food debate.
If you haven’t seen it yourself, it is worth watching.
Click this link to find out when it is playing in your area.
April 20, 2010
Hearst Ranch Beef Story At USATODAY.com
As far as I could see, I was viewing part of the 80,000 acres (128 square miles) of the Hearst Ranch. Part of my Paso Robles trip involved a visit to this ranch, to check out their grass-fed cattle ranching operation, as well as to taste the meat.
April 19, 2010
RelishedFood.com - How Grass-fed Beef Can Save The Planet
Laureen at Relishedfood.com recently posted a story about Grass-fed Beef that mentioned Hearst Ranch Beef. It was in response to a recent Time Magazine article entitled “How Cows (Grass-Fed Only) Could Save The Planet”. Thanks for the mention Laureen:
"We eat meat about twice at week at our home, usually when my son is with us (big meat eater). I have been buying Hearst Ranch Beef at New Frontiers and am in the process of researching other ranches on the Central Coast and will be posting resources for those soon.”
April 16, 2010
Hearst Ranch Beef Featured On McDuff's Wine Blog
What does make it unique is what makes it all possible in the first place — the curious mix of ostentation, privacy and philanthropy that have been part and parcel of the Hearst family legacy for the past 150 years. That and the sheer beauty of the place….
April 15, 2010
Grass-fed vs. Grain-fed Tasting on NPR
As Steve Hearst often says, we love all kinds of beef. The flavor of grain-fed beef is different than grass-fed beef, just like different varieties of wine have different flavor characteristics. Some people prefer the flavor of a nice USDA Prime grain-fed steak over a less-marbled grass-fed one. There is a special place in our heart for both.
April 14, 2010
Great Story On Hearst Ranch Beef From The Passionate Foodie
The meat was very flavorful, with a nice beefy taste. I think my favorite was the New York strip, though the ribeye was a close second. I certainly devoured a fair share of the beef, and probably could have eaten even more if I hadn’t been headed to dinner afterwards. So, you do get a very delicious and healthy piece of beef for the higher cost.
April 13, 2010
Cheers To Emma Hearst
We wanted to take a moment to propose a toast to Emma Hearst, who is, above all else, a brilliantly talented chef and a cherished customer of Hearst Ranch Beef. If you are in New York City, do yourself a favor: go down to 95 Allen Street and have a meal at Sorella.
February 02, 2010
Michael Pollan on Oprah Discussing Grass-fed Beef
Our phones have been buzzing and emails have been flying in about Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Journalist, Professor, and Food, Inc. star Michael Pollan. Here is about 4 minutes of it courtesy of mediaite.com.
January 31, 2010
Jim Cramer "Mad Money" on Food Inc.
A reader sent us an interesting video clip of Jim Cramer of CNBC’s “Mad Money” postulating that the Justice Department might be preparing a case against Monsanto because of that advantageous position that it enjoys on the top of the seed market.
January 12, 2010
Hearst Ranch Makes 1.5 Ton Donation To San Luis Obispo Community Food Bank Coalition
“One of America’s most influential families is helping to feed thousands of hungry people right here on the central coast. Food Bank officials are are calling it unbelievable: the Hearst Corporation just filled the freezer at their warehouse in Paso Robles, Ca. with loads of premium meat…”
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