Ranch manager David Foss with Fair Oaks Ranch owner Coco Collelmo
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The land has taught me many things- most importantly, that living in harmony with nature is healthier than working against it. The meat you buy in the store comes from cattle that have been fed corn, grain, or feed byproducts. Cattle that are fed in confinement are routinely fed high carb diets with low doses of antibiotics and added hormones to make them bigger, quicker. The result is a fattier meat and a loss of vital nutrients. My search began for ways to return to natures’ model in order to produce beef bursting with flavor, low in fat and nutritious.
Our shared philosophy of cattle ranching and our deep values based on sustainable farming and healthy food inspired David and I to bring Turihaua Angus stock to America. We agreed it was all about working with the land’s own resources, using superior cattle, managing stock humanely, feeding only fresh grasses, and never using antibiotics or hormones. Today, Fair Oaks Ranch is a leader in sustainable family farming, producing the finest, naturally raised Angus grass-fed beef in California. Our “from pasture to plate” philosophy helps us provide our discerning customers with the healthiest, tastiest beef possible.
-Coco Collelmo, owner of Fair Oaks Ranch |