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family ranch.
local beef.
PASTURE RAISED.
GRAIN FINISHED.
grace ranch now offers
certified farm to table beef
for our community
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Eat beef.
The West wasn't won on salad.
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GRACE RANCH is beef cattle producer. For many years, our family has consumed the beef that we raise.
Due to an increasing desire of those in our community to know the source of the food they consume, and in response to requests for our beef products, we have decided to offer Farm-to-Table beef directly from our ranch to local consumers.
GRACE RANCH is a Louisiana Certified Farm to Table producer.
The secret to a great steak is simple :
Start with the best meat & cook it with love.
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USDA initiative 2009
Here at GRACE RANCH, we are committed to raising superior beef cattle. In our cow/calf operation, we know the worth of good breeding, and we have focused on quality genetics and meeting market demands.
It is in light of these market demands that we have decided to enter the Farm-to-Table beef market. In this new venture, GRACE RANCH will strive 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.
why grace ranch beef?
- 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.
benefits of buying local
Pasture-raised, grain-finished beef from GRACE RANCH differs significantly from commercial feedlot operations.
- 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 proof is in the taste
The BEEF that we sell at GRACE RANCH is the same beef that we eat at our table.
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food.
- USDA 2009 Initiative
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PRODUCTS AVAILABLE
- WHOLE BEEF- priced per pound x the hanging weight of the hot carcass (price includes processing and delivery of calves for harvest & pickup of processed beef)
- HALF BEEF- priced per pound x the of hanging weight of the hot carcass (price includes processing and delivery of calves for harvest & pickup of processed beef)
- BOXES- bulk pricing for pre-selected boxes of beef products- there are several to choose from including a Ground Meat Box, a Grilling Box, and a other combinations of Steaks, Ground Meat, Stew Meat & Roasts.
- CUTS- Individual cuts will be offered when available.
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how it works
When you visit our online GRACE RANCH BEEF STORE, you will see a list of our inventory that is available for either purchase or pre-sale. When you choose to purchase an item, you will be given options for a pickup date and location. At this time, we are only offering "On Ranch Pickup," but we may offer drop-off points in the future depending on demand and location of the buyers.
Because GRACE RANCH BEEF is sold by weight, you will only pay a deposit on most items at the time of purchase/ordering. A final price will be sent to you once the order is fulfilled and we know the actual product weights. Once your final price is calculated, you will be invoiced and will submit payment prior to pickup. Pickup will be arranged with you once payment is received.
If you choose to purchase a WHOLE BEEF or HALF BEEF, the time line will look like this:
- At the time of purchase you will pay a deposit of $1000 for a WHOLE BEEF and $500 for a HALF BEEF.
- Once the calf is harvested and the hanging weight is established, a final invoice will be sent to you for final payment.
- Once your payment is received, you will receive a "cut sheet" which allows you to choose how you want the meat cut and packaged.
- After the dry-aging period (which typically is 25-30 days), your meat will be processed and packaged.
- GRACE RANCH will pick up your processed meat from the processor and arrange a pickup time with you.
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 grateful that you are here, and we are honored that you trust us to be your farmer/rancher.