A Legacy of Quality

Hearst Ranch Beef

Since 1865

Local & Sustainable

Grass-Fed & Grass Finished

For over 150 years the Hearst family has raised cattle on 150,000 acres of rich sustainable native grasslands on California’s Central Coast. The Hearst Ranches consist of two properties – the 83,000-acre Hearst Ranch in San Simeon and the 73,000-acre Jack Ranch in Cholame. Our signature product is Hearst Ranch Beef, 100% grass-fed and always hormone and antibiotic free, produced from free-ranging and all-natural cattle. We invite you to learn more about our history, heritage and commitment to producing the finest grass-fed beef found anywhere.

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We Believe in Quality

Hearst Ranch Beef has partnered with Larder Meat Co.to offer home delivery of grass-fed Hearst Ranch Beef. In addition to heirloom pork and free-range chicken, the 100% grass-fed mixed box features a signature selection of Hearst Ranch grass-fed beef. Available for one-time purchases or monthly subscriptions at https://www.lardermeatco.com/boxes

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100% Grass-Fed Grass Finished

Quality You Can Trust

We are the nation’s largest single-source provider of grass-fed beef, focusing on seasonal deliveries of fresh Hearst Ranch Beef to Southern California Whole Foods Market locations. Additionally, the San Luis Obispo Whole Foods Market features the full line of Hearst Ranch Beef cuts in the fresh meat case year-round.

Our commitments to animal care and welfare allow Hearst Ranches to be certified as a top-rated producer by the Global Animal Partnership 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating program.

Hearst Ranch is an American Quarter Horse Association Ranching Heritage Breeder. Ranching Heritage Breeders are AQHA member-owned ranches and individuals who represent longevity, honesty and integrity in raising quality American Quarter Horses, while upholding the ranching heritage.

Our commitments to animal care and welfare allow Hearst Ranches to be certified as a top-rated producer by the Global Animal Partnership 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating program.

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Energy & Conservation

A conservation easement protects the Hearst Ranch’s working landscape preserving its agricultural productivity, biodiversity, scenic vistas, and coastlines in perpetuity. Our 280-megawatt California Flats solar project located on the Jack Ranch produces enough clean, renewable energy to displace 109,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. A conservation easement protects the Hearst Ranch’s working landscape preserving its agricultural productivity, biodiversity, scenic vistas, and coastlines in perpetuity. Click the buttons below to learn more about Hearst Ranch renewable energy and conservation efforts.

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Publication

Hearst Ranch:
Family, Land and Legacy

Foreword by Stephen T. Hearst
Text by Victoria Kastner

Hearst Ranch: Family, Land and Legacy offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the vast and stunningly beautiful cattle ranch that surrounds Hearst Castle. It also explores the Hearst family's private residences on the ranch for the first time, and features dramatic scenes of the Hearst cowboys in action today.

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“My business is sharing the Hearst Legacy of Quality with our customers, and any compromise to our standards is simply not acceptable. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with anything we sell, please contact us and we’ll make it right. My brand depends on it.”

Steve Hearst

Vice President & General Manager of Hearst's Western Properties