Stemple Creek Ranch - Organic grass-fed Bay Area Beef and Lamb from Marin County Bay Area
Beef

We raise 100% Angus organic, all natural, grass-fed beef. The animals eat organic clover and grass and are never subjected to artificial hormones, growth promotants, or antibiotics. We typically harvest the animals between May and July of each year, depending on the strength of the grass and the spring rains. If you are interested in buying meat at another time of year, we do have some in limited supply. For more information about grass-fed meat, click here.

You can purchase our beef by the quarter, half, or whole animal, as detailed below. We encourage our customers to find friends and family with whom to share a whole beef. We can also work to try to pair you up with other customers who are interested in splitting a quarter, half or whole animal.

Order
Approximate Pounds
of Edible Meat
Approximate Freezer
Space Needed
Price
Approximate Harvest,
Cut and Wrap Fee
Quarter Beef
Half Beef
Whole Beef
110 pounds
220 pounds
440 pounds
4 cubic feet
8 cubic feet
16 cubic feet
$400
$800
$1500
$140
$280
$560

Your order will be comprised of the following cuts of meat. You can also make special requests directly to the Butcher Shop for how you would like your meat cut and processed.

>> 20-25% steaks
>> 20-25% roasts
>> 40-45% ground beef
>> 10-15% short ribs, stew meat, etc.

Your $100 deposit guarantees your spot on the waiting list for this year’s harvest. To place an order or otherwise inquire about our products, please contact us.

If you place an order via PayPal, please make sure to let us know how much you want to order and your telephone number. Please also note that there is a $25 harvest fee per quarter beef.

Beef

Lamb

We raise 100% all natural grass-fed lamb. The animals eat organic clover and grass and are never subjected to artificial hormones, growth promotants, or antibiotics. We typically harvest the animals between May and August of each year, depending on the strength of the grass and the spring rains. For more information about grass-fed meat, click here.

You can purchase our lamb by the half or whole animal, as detailed below. We encourage our customers to find friends and family with whom to share a whole lamb. We can also work to pair you up with other customers who are interested in splitting a half of a lamb.

Order
Approximate Pounds
of Edible Meat
Approximate Freezer
Space Needed
Price
Approximate Harvest,
Cut and Wrap Fee
Half Lamb
Whole Lamb
25 pounds
50 pounds
1 cubic foot
2 cubic feet
$175
$300
$35
$70

Your $100 deposit guarantees your spot on the waiting list for this year’s harvest. To place an order or otherwise inquire about our products, please contact us.

If you place an order via PayPal, please make sure to let us know how much you want to order and your telephone number.

Lamb

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Q: If I buy a quarter of beef, how much does it cost per pound?
A. A quarter of beef costs around $5.00 per pound, including the harvest and cut and wrap fees paid to the butcher.

Q: How can I reserve a spot on your waiting list?
A: Send us a deposit via PayPal (from our website) or send a check in the mail. The deposit for beef or lamb is $100. You do not need to have a PayPay account to pay via PayPal.

Q: How many beef and lambs do you have available?
A: We do sell out every year and all of our animals are sold first come, first served. To reserve your spot on our waiting list, please send us a deposit via PayPal (from our website) or a check in the mail.

Q: Do you deliver?
A: We prefer that you pick up your meat from the butcher shop, but can arrange for delivery if necessary.

Q: How long will the beef or lamb last in my freezer?
A: The meat will last at least one year in your freezer, but we recommend that you buy for what you will use in one year or less.

Q: What are my choices for local butcher shops?
A: Some butcher shops that you can work with are in the North Bay are:
Bud’s Custom Meats in Penngrove
Ibleto Meats in Cotati
Martindale’s Meats in Windsor
Willowside Meats in Santa Rosa
Hagemann Meat Co. in Santa Rosa

Q: Do you do ranch tours?
A: Absolutely! We would love to show you our ranch. Please contact us to arrange a time.

Q: I don’t want to buy an entire beef. Can you help me find other people to split it with?
A: Yes, we will sell beef by the quarter and harvest the animal when all four quarters are sold.

Q: Can we just buy steaks or specialty cuts from Stemple Creek Ranch?
A: We do sell some smaller quantities of beef and lamb, as supply permits. If you are interested in buying individual cuts of meat please contact us and we will try our best to accommodate you.

Q: How much freezer space do I need?
A. A quarter of a beef takes about four cubic feet of freezer space, or about six brown grocery bags. A half of a lamb takes about one cubic feet of freezer space, or about two brown grocery bags.

Q: How much of each type of meat will I get with a quarter of beef?
A: In a quarter of beef, you will get approximately:
25 pounds of steaks (ribeye, t-bone, top sirloin, filet, flank steak, and london broil)
30 pounds of roasts (sirloin tip, cross rib roast, and tri tip)
45 pounds of ground beef
10-15 pounds of short ribs and stew meat
10-15 pounds of soup bones

Any other questions? Please contact us.

Testimonials

"The 100% grass-fed beef we bought from Loren is the best beef we have ever tasted; both flavorful and juicy. It is quite comforting to eat beef and know exactly where it came from and how it was fed. This was our first experience buying from Loren and we just put in an order for more."
Carolyn & Doug
Rancho Murieta, CA


"The beef has been getting rave reviews! My husband says it is the best beef he has ever had (and he is a traveler and an eater!). Our family has enjoyed a beef shank, a stew and a T-bone steak already…looking forward to more. Thanks, Loren!"
Kelly
San Anselmo, CA


"We LOVE buying our beef and lamb from Stemple Creek Ranch because we know where the meat comes from, it's fresher than anything else we've tasted, and it's got a high source of vitamin A and D because of it's 100% grass-fed diet. Also, the animals are breathing clean, ocean air, and are not raised on a feed lot next to the freeway. We appreciate the direct relationship we have with the rancher, Loren, and know that he would never sell us low-quality meat. It feels good to buy meat the way our parents and grandparents did, without any middle man. Best of all, Loren's meat TASTES GREAT!!!"
Ann and John
Amador County, CA


“My family and I absolutely loved our lamb from Stemple Creek Ranch. It was excellent and a great value too.”
Ralph
Sacramento, CA

Recipes
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