GRACE RANCH is beef cattle producer. For many years, our family has consumed the beef that we raise. One perks of raising beef cattle is that you always know the source of the beef you are eating.
Over the years, we have sold whole butcher calves to consumers. However, in recent years, we have had requests from people to purchase beef cuts. Many people don’t want a whole beef or half a beef but really want to source their beef locally. Due to an increasing desire of those in our community to purchase beef they can trust, and in response to requests for our beef products, GRACE RANCH decided in 2024 to offer Farm-to-Table beef directly from our ranch to local consumers.
The GRACE RANCH BEEF Process
After discussion, research, prayer, and finally making the decision to sell beef, we quickly learned that there are several steps that must take place before we could “just sell beef” direct to consumers. We went through the process of (1) becoming a Louisiana Certified Farm to Table producer, (2) having a label approved by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture, and (3) choosing a processor. Now we are officially in the direct-to-consumer beef business and sell our beef from our ranch to your table!
In this new venture, GRACE RANCH strives to produce and provide delicious and nutritious beef to those near us. All of our beef will be bred, raised, and finished on our Southwest Louisiana ranch. Our beef will be private labeled at state-certified Louisiana processors to ensure a quality product for the consumer.
GRACE RANCH is dedicated to ensuring that each step of the process – from conception to consumption – is taken with the utmost care. This means that we will continue to breed quality livestock that are genetically poised to produce the best beef.
We graze all of our cattle on green pastures and provide them with unlimited access to hay, minerals, and fresh water. We also supplement with a locally-sourced grain as needed. At weaning time, we select several choice calves that we will grain finish for our Farm-to-Table beef products.
Our cattle are never given growth hormones or antibiotics.
The GRACE RANCH Difference
You may be wondering if local beef is really that much different than what you find in the grocery stores. Our answer is a definite YES!!
Pasture-raised, grain-finished beef from GRACE RANCH differs significantly from commercial feedlot operations.
- All GRACE RANCH BEEF is harvested exclusively from calves born, raised, and finished on GRACE RANCH.
- The calves that we harvest have never been to a commercial feedlot or trucked for long distances down the highway.
- They have never been mixed with cattle from sale barns, thereby decreasing the chances of exposure to disease.
- GRACE RANCH cattle are never given growth or synthetic hormones to speed up the growing process.
We believe that grain-finished beef has a superior taste to grass-finished beef, so that is why the beef we sell at GRACE RANCH is grain-finished.
Our goal is to produce beef with high marbling and a great flavor, that is laden with nutrients.
We work with Louisiana processors who will dry age our beef typically for 25-30 days after harvest to help the muscle fibers to breakdown in a controlled environment. This naturally tenderizes the beef and enhances the flavor.
The Reviews have been Great!
GRACE RANCH began pre-selling our BEEF in September, 2024, and our first delivery was in mid-October. Everyone who has purchased beef from us has raved about the quality and tenderness of the meat. Several have made second orders already. Here are a few of the comments that we have received so far:
“Cooked the roast today. It was absolutely delicious and tender.” -April B. 10/25/2024
“Staci! That steak was DELICIOUS!!!” – Bridget A. 11/1/2024
“The ribeyes are fantastic. As good as I’ve had.” – Brennan F. 11/5/2024
“The bone-in round steak was so TENDER! I haven’t had one like that in years!” – Jimmy G. 11/6/2024
“Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! Thanks again!!” -Rachel N. 11/7/24
GRACE RANCH BEEF for Dinner!
With five kids, I have cooked A LOT over the years, and having quality beef on hand has always made meal preparations as easy as possible. One of the things I have learned is that it’s much easier to prepare a delicious meal when you start with quality ingredients.
We are very excited to be able to offer you and your family the same quality BEEF that our family has been enjoying for years. We truly believe that it is important to know the source of your food and to buy from those you trust. We are honored that you trust us to be your farmer/rancher.
Check out our website to learn more about GRACE RANCH and what we do.
Check out our online store to see what’s available and to purchase GRACE RANCH BEEF.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! We are happy to help.
