All Niman Ranch livestock is humanely raised by small, family farmers and ranchers. Their animals are never given antibiotics or added hormones and are fed a high-quality, 100% vegetarian diet. Their raising protocols were developed with the help of animal welfare expert Dr. Temple Grandin, and are among the strictest in the industry.
We believe that the quality of an animal’s life impacts the quality of the meat.
All Niman Ranch livestock is humanely raised by small, family farmers and ranchers. Their animals are never given antibiotics or added hormones and are fed a high-quality, 100% vegetarian diet. Their raising protocols were developed with the help of animal welfare expert Dr. Temple Grandin, and are among the strictest in the industry.
All Niman Ranch livestock are humanely raised by small, family farmers and ranchers according to the strictest animal handling protocols.
We believe sustainable farming balances the needs we have today without compromising the needs we will have tomorrow, from an environmental, economic, and people perspective.
Niman Ranch offers a complete line of fresh beef, pork, and lamb as well as a variety of smoked and prepared items.
This is noteworthy because other so-called Angus programs are not as strict as ours, allowing the cattle to qualify as Angus solely because of their hide or color. Additionally, our beef is graded USDA Choice or Prime – the highest rankings for tenderness, juiciness and flavor.
Our Angus cattle are born and raised on small, family ranches across the Midwest to the West. They have ample grazing room on pasture and are finished on grain. Our calves are weaned at an older age than the industry standard to allow more time on pasture with their mothers. Strict standards dictate the humane handling of our cattle during transport, providing a low-stress environment throughout their lives.
Niman Ranch started in the early 1970s on a family-owned cattle ranch in Bolinas, CA, a small coastal town just north of San Francisco. Back then, our cattle were Raised with Care® using traditional, humane methods with wholesome, all-natural feeds – the same way we raise them today. The buzz about our great tasting beef spread quickly and, before long, our burgers and steaks became favorites in local grocery stores and popular San Francisco Bay area restaurants.
In 1995, we expanded to raising hogs when we met farmer Paul Willis of Thornton, Iowa. At the time, Paul was busy revitalizing sustainable hog farming methods in the Midwest, moving away from the common industrial practices. His dedication to animal welfare and stewardship of the land closely matched our stringent principles. A partnership was quickly formed, allowing us to proudly offer a variety of proteins.
Today, our network includes more than 600 family farmers and ranchers throughout the country. Whether they’re raising hogs, cattle or lamb, they all share our commitment to raising livestock under strict protocols and the belief that humane and sustainable methods produce the best possible flavor.
Our many years in the industry have provided us with the expertise to produce great tasting meat, authentically and consciously, by caring for our animals, the land and our farmers.
Our mission is earnest: We raise livestock traditionally, humanely and sustainably to produce the finest tasting meat in the world.
