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10th Anniversary: Pride of the Poncias
Ten years ago in the summer of 2013, Stemple Creek Ranch was featured in Range Magazine--an award-winning national publication devoted to "the people, the land, and the western way of...
10th Anniversary: Pride of the Poncias
Ten years ago in the summer of 2013, Stemple Creek Ranch was featured in Range Magazine--an award-winning national publication devoted to "the people, the land, and the western way of...
2013: A Year In Review
As 2013 winds to a close, we wanted to take a moment to review and reflect on some of the year's highlights. Juggling busy family life along with our expanding...
2013: A Year In Review
As 2013 winds to a close, we wanted to take a moment to review and reflect on some of the year's highlights. Juggling busy family life along with our expanding...
2014 Open House & BBQ Recap
Our Annual Open House & BBQ celebration earlier this month was the best to date! Over 130 people joined us for a beautiful morning at the ranch to tour the...
2014 Open House & BBQ Recap
Our Annual Open House & BBQ celebration earlier this month was the best to date! Over 130 people joined us for a beautiful morning at the ranch to tour the...
A Cut Above: V. Miller Meats
At Stemple Creek Ranch we are proud to partner with a number of speciality butcher shops who support our commitment to raising fine quality meats and using best practices for...
A Cut Above: V. Miller Meats
At Stemple Creek Ranch we are proud to partner with a number of speciality butcher shops who support our commitment to raising fine quality meats and using best practices for...
A Day With Our Spring Lambs
Few things are cuter than a baby lamb, and our pastures are full of them! We have welcomed a whole pasture full of these little guys in the past several...
A Day With Our Spring Lambs
Few things are cuter than a baby lamb, and our pastures are full of them! We have welcomed a whole pasture full of these little guys in the past several...
A Different Way to Buy Meat
One of the things we’ve lost in modern food systems is seasonality.Most grocery stores are designed to make everything feel endlessly available year-round, disconnected from weather, pasture conditions, harvest cycles,...
A Different Way to Buy Meat
One of the things we’ve lost in modern food systems is seasonality.Most grocery stores are designed to make everything feel endlessly available year-round, disconnected from weather, pasture conditions, harvest cycles,...
A New Home for Our Custom Cut & Wrap Program
We’re excited to share an update that makes it easier than ever to reserve and customize whole and half animal shares from Stemple Creek Ranch. Our Custom Cut & Wrap...
A New Home for Our Custom Cut & Wrap Program
We’re excited to share an update that makes it easier than ever to reserve and customize whole and half animal shares from Stemple Creek Ranch. Our Custom Cut & Wrap...
A Tour at Stemple Creek Ranch
It was pretty much a perfect day for last Saturday's ranch tour. The sun was out; it was warm; and a couple dozen enthusiastic folks drove out to West Marin...
A Tour at Stemple Creek Ranch
It was pretty much a perfect day for last Saturday's ranch tour. The sun was out; it was warm; and a couple dozen enthusiastic folks drove out to West Marin...
A Visit with Electric City Butcher
The Stemple Creek Ranch philosophy is a simple one: Work in sync with Mother Nature. Practice agriculture that nourishes and regenerates the land. Raise livestock humanely, and with utmost attention...
A Visit with Electric City Butcher
The Stemple Creek Ranch philosophy is a simple one: Work in sync with Mother Nature. Practice agriculture that nourishes and regenerates the land. Raise livestock humanely, and with utmost attention...
About A Sandwich
Chef Ed Vigil is a true advocate of local food producers. It is easy for chefs and restauranteers to say they support local agriculture, but Ed Vigil means what he...
About A Sandwich
Chef Ed Vigil is a true advocate of local food producers. It is easy for chefs and restauranteers to say they support local agriculture, but Ed Vigil means what he...
Al Poncia Honored by Marin County Farm Bureau
The Poncia family joined with esteemed members of the California Legislature, Marin County Supervisors, and our local agriculture community to celebrate our patriarch, Al Poncia, as he received a Lifetime...
Al Poncia Honored by Marin County Farm Bureau
The Poncia family joined with esteemed members of the California Legislature, Marin County Supervisors, and our local agriculture community to celebrate our patriarch, Al Poncia, as he received a Lifetime...
An Epic Weekend in June
To say the least, this weekend was fun-filled and action packed. We served Stemple Creek Ranch beef at four different events, three of them hosted at our ranch. Now it...
An Epic Weekend in June
To say the least, this weekend was fun-filled and action packed. We served Stemple Creek Ranch beef at four different events, three of them hosted at our ranch. Now it...
An Exciting Next Chapter for Stemple Creek Ranch
We’ve officially moved our headquarters and shipping operations to a new, centralized facility in Petaluma - just 15 minutes from our home ranch in Tomales. This move brings our team...
An Exciting Next Chapter for Stemple Creek Ranch
We’ve officially moved our headquarters and shipping operations to a new, centralized facility in Petaluma - just 15 minutes from our home ranch in Tomales. This move brings our team...
The True Cost of Raising Meat the Right Way - An Update on Our Pricing
Here we are again, navigating a relentless cattle market with no clear end in sight.Across the U.S., cattle supply is at historic lows, and prices continue to rise. This isn’t...
The True Cost of Raising Meat the Right Way - An Update on Our Pricing
Here we are again, navigating a relentless cattle market with no clear end in sight.Across the U.S., cattle supply is at historic lows, and prices continue to rise. This isn’t...
And That's No Bull!
It's no accident our grass-fed beef is as flavorful and tender as they come. There's science behind our success! Genetics plays a crucial role in achieving the perfect ratio of...
And That's No Bull!
It's no accident our grass-fed beef is as flavorful and tender as they come. There's science behind our success! Genetics plays a crucial role in achieving the perfect ratio of...
And The Winner Is . . .
The results of our Summer Recipe Challenge are in, and the decision was unanimous.Congratulations to thirteen-year-old Logan Bello of Sebastopol for his winning Beef Wellington recipe! Logan is an avid...
And The Winner Is . . .
The results of our Summer Recipe Challenge are in, and the decision was unanimous.Congratulations to thirteen-year-old Logan Bello of Sebastopol for his winning Beef Wellington recipe! Logan is an avid...
Are you ready to go whole hog in 2024?
When historic Rancho Llano Seco in Chico discontinued its meat operation last fall, we purchased approximately 200 of their premium Duroc, Yorkshire, and Landrace cross piglets, along with mature breeding...
Are you ready to go whole hog in 2024?
When historic Rancho Llano Seco in Chico discontinued its meat operation last fall, we purchased approximately 200 of their premium Duroc, Yorkshire, and Landrace cross piglets, along with mature breeding...
Avery Jane Visits The Ranch
Today Loren brought Avery Jane, our 6 month old baby, to the Ranch to check out the new baby calves. This is the first time Avery visited the Ranch without...
Avery Jane Visits The Ranch
Today Loren brought Avery Jane, our 6 month old baby, to the Ranch to check out the new baby calves. This is the first time Avery visited the Ranch without...
Beef Tenderloin: Your Go-To Cut for the Holidays
Move over turkey! There's another great option for the centerpiece of your feast: Beef Tenderloin. Always a consistent favorite, serving this special premiere cut will elevate the meal and insure...
Beef Tenderloin: Your Go-To Cut for the Holidays
Move over turkey! There's another great option for the centerpiece of your feast: Beef Tenderloin. Always a consistent favorite, serving this special premiere cut will elevate the meal and insure...
Beef Up Your Snack Game!
Need a snack to sustain your energy throughout the day? Not all snacks are created equal. Many traditional snack foods are chock full of preservatives, processed ingredients, and sugar. They...
Beef Up Your Snack Game!
Need a snack to sustain your energy throughout the day? Not all snacks are created equal. Many traditional snack foods are chock full of preservatives, processed ingredients, and sugar. They...
Book Your Ranch Stay!
We love sharing our ranch with others just as much as we love enjoying it ourselves. Seeing our land, our animals, and the beautiful West Marin coast through visitors eyes...
Book Your Ranch Stay!
We love sharing our ranch with others just as much as we love enjoying it ourselves. Seeing our land, our animals, and the beautiful West Marin coast through visitors eyes...
Born & Grazed: What is Rotational Grazing?
At Stemple Creek Ranch, we pride ourselves on raising grass fed and finished beef and lamb. What does that mean exactly? It means from birth to harvest, our animals feast...
Born & Grazed: What is Rotational Grazing?
At Stemple Creek Ranch, we pride ourselves on raising grass fed and finished beef and lamb. What does that mean exactly? It means from birth to harvest, our animals feast...
Butter Me Up! Our new collaboration with Daily Driver
Simple. Delicious. Local.This is the holy trinity of our cooking philosophy at Stemple Creek Ranch, because when you start with the very best ingredients you need minimal effort to let...
Butter Me Up! Our new collaboration with Daily Driver
Simple. Delicious. Local.This is the holy trinity of our cooking philosophy at Stemple Creek Ranch, because when you start with the very best ingredients you need minimal effort to let...
Calling All Cooks: Stemple Creek Ranch Recipe Contest
Calling all aspiring home chefs and grill masters. We want to hear from you!Since everyone loves a good contest, we are pleased to announce the first Stemple Creek Ranch Summer...
Calling All Cooks: Stemple Creek Ranch Recipe Contest
Calling all aspiring home chefs and grill masters. We want to hear from you!Since everyone loves a good contest, we are pleased to announce the first Stemple Creek Ranch Summer...
Calving Season!
Calving season is in full swing on the ranch. As the long, late summer days give way to early fall, our Angus heifers and cows are busy calving newborns in...
Calving Season!
Calving season is in full swing on the ranch. As the long, late summer days give way to early fall, our Angus heifers and cows are busy calving newborns in...
Calving Season
Fall is a busy time on the ranch. It's calving season, and our "first calf heifers" have been dropping their newborn babies in the fields. These two-year-old angus females were...
Calving Season
Fall is a busy time on the ranch. It's calving season, and our "first calf heifers" have been dropping their newborn babies in the fields. These two-year-old angus females were...
Celebrating Our Veterans with Ranchin' Vets
American flags lined the driveway to the ranch, and lots of Stemple Creek burgers were consumed last Sunday as we honored veterans at the fourth annual Ranchin’ Vets fundraising BBQ....
Celebrating Our Veterans with Ranchin' Vets
American flags lined the driveway to the ranch, and lots of Stemple Creek burgers were consumed last Sunday as we honored veterans at the fourth annual Ranchin’ Vets fundraising BBQ....
Changing Pastures
Today we moved a group of about 120 cows and calves from the east fields to the west fields. They had been in the east fields since the first rains...
Changing Pastures
Today we moved a group of about 120 cows and calves from the east fields to the west fields. They had been in the east fields since the first rains...
Christmas Day Lambs
This time of year our sheep begin to lamb. We have had about 40 new baby lambs born in the past 2 weeks. Seeing the little lambs run through the...
Christmas Day Lambs
This time of year our sheep begin to lamb. We have had about 40 new baby lambs born in the past 2 weeks. Seeing the little lambs run through the...
Come for a Ranch Stay!
We love sharing our ranch with others just as much as we love enjoying it ourselves. Seeing our land, our animals, and the beautiful West Marin coast through visitors eyes...
Come for a Ranch Stay!
We love sharing our ranch with others just as much as we love enjoying it ourselves. Seeing our land, our animals, and the beautiful West Marin coast through visitors eyes...
December On The Ranch
It has been a busy few months on the ranch. The bulls have all been tested to make sure they are ready to "go to work" and have been put...
December On The Ranch
It has been a busy few months on the ranch. The bulls have all been tested to make sure they are ready to "go to work" and have been put...
Earth Day 2019: Carbon Farming for the Future
We like to think of every day as "Earth" day at Stemple Creek Ranch; earth as in soil, that is. Healthy soil is the foundation of everything we do. It...
Earth Day 2019: Carbon Farming for the Future
We like to think of every day as "Earth" day at Stemple Creek Ranch; earth as in soil, that is. Healthy soil is the foundation of everything we do. It...
Eat Out and Fight Climate Change!
Are you concerned about the climate crisis, but don’t know how you can make a difference? As consumers, we all have an opportunity to make more “climate friendly” choices—starting with...
Eat Out and Fight Climate Change!
Are you concerned about the climate crisis, but don’t know how you can make a difference? As consumers, we all have an opportunity to make more “climate friendly” choices—starting with...
Farm Dinner at the Ranch
Late summer is the perfect time to languish outdoors at the ranch. Warm August weather puts us in the mood for food, drink, and fun with friends under starry skies.Earlier...
Farm Dinner at the Ranch
Late summer is the perfect time to languish outdoors at the ranch. Warm August weather puts us in the mood for food, drink, and fun with friends under starry skies.Earlier...
Featured Purveyor: Anthony Blanco at Staff of Life Natural Meats
Spend a little time talking to Anthony Blanco and you quickly discover his passion for good meat. As the owner and head butcher at Staff of Life Natural Meats in...
Featured Purveyor: Anthony Blanco at Staff of Life Natural Meats
Spend a little time talking to Anthony Blanco and you quickly discover his passion for good meat. As the owner and head butcher at Staff of Life Natural Meats in...
Featured Purveyor: Ramen Shop Oakland
Have you tried Ramen Shop Oakland? If not, you’re missing out on the best ramen in the Bay Area! This unassuming restaurant, nestled in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, has...
Featured Purveyor: Ramen Shop Oakland
Have you tried Ramen Shop Oakland? If not, you’re missing out on the best ramen in the Bay Area! This unassuming restaurant, nestled in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, has...
Featured Purveyor: The Local Butcher Shop
Aaron & Monica Rocchino are living their dream. Three years ago the talented culinary couple opened The Local Butcher Shop; an artisan whole animal butchery in Berkeley’s touted “gourmet ghetto.”...
Featured Purveyor: The Local Butcher Shop
Aaron & Monica Rocchino are living their dream. Three years ago the talented culinary couple opened The Local Butcher Shop; an artisan whole animal butchery in Berkeley’s touted “gourmet ghetto.”...
Featured Purveyor: The Perennial Restaurant - Where Eating is an Agricultural Act
San Francisco has long been known as a launching pad for some of the most innovative, forward-thinking chefs and restauranteurs shaping the national food scene. One of its newest fine-dining...
Featured Purveyor: The Perennial Restaurant - Where Eating is an Agricultural Act
San Francisco has long been known as a launching pad for some of the most innovative, forward-thinking chefs and restauranteurs shaping the national food scene. One of its newest fine-dining...
Featured Purveyor: Thistle Meats
Hang on to your hats everyone! We're jumping with joy over the recent opening of Thistle Meats in downtown Petaluma. This female-owned whole animal butcher shop is a dream-come-true for...
Featured Purveyor: Thistle Meats
Hang on to your hats everyone! We're jumping with joy over the recent opening of Thistle Meats in downtown Petaluma. This female-owned whole animal butcher shop is a dream-come-true for...
Food Blogs
I (Lisa) love reading food blogs. Many of the recipes I can only dream of making, not because I don't want to or don't think I'm capable (although I am...
Food Blogs
I (Lisa) love reading food blogs. Many of the recipes I can only dream of making, not because I don't want to or don't think I'm capable (although I am...
FutureWell Summit 2019
We are all still feeling the ripples of inspiration that radiated from the inaugural FutureWell Summit event on Friday, September 6th. Stemple Creek Ranch was honored to host this one-day...
FutureWell Summit 2019
We are all still feeling the ripples of inspiration that radiated from the inaugural FutureWell Summit event on Friday, September 6th. Stemple Creek Ranch was honored to host this one-day...
Get Your Grill On!
Are you gearing up for the warm weather BBQ season? We are! Time to fire up the grill and join us on Saturday, June 7th from 2:00-5:30pm for Meat, Knife...
Get Your Grill On!
Are you gearing up for the warm weather BBQ season? We are! Time to fire up the grill and join us on Saturday, June 7th from 2:00-5:30pm for Meat, Knife...
Giving Back: The Ceres Project
In the midst of this holiday season, we are once again called to count our blessings and find ways to give back to the community. Each year, we like to...
Giving Back: The Ceres Project
In the midst of this holiday season, we are once again called to count our blessings and find ways to give back to the community. Each year, we like to...
Grass-Fed Goodness
What makes our meat different from the beef and lamb you can buy in most stores? The answer is simple: grass.Our cattle and sheep are grass-fed and finished, which means...
Grass-Fed Goodness
What makes our meat different from the beef and lamb you can buy in most stores? The answer is simple: grass.Our cattle and sheep are grass-fed and finished, which means...
Green Grass, Mytty at One Month
October has been a kind month to us. We have had four inches of rain and some fabulous sunshine, all great growing conditions for our pastures. This is a sweet...
Green Grass, Mytty at One Month
October has been a kind month to us. We have had four inches of rain and some fabulous sunshine, all great growing conditions for our pastures. This is a sweet...
Holiday Gifting Made Easy with Stemple Creek Ranch Meat Boxes!
Do you dread holiday shopping? Avoid the hustle, bustle and lines this year by sending a gift everyone on your list will love: a specially curated Stemple Creek Ranch grass...
Holiday Gifting Made Easy with Stemple Creek Ranch Meat Boxes!
Do you dread holiday shopping? Avoid the hustle, bustle and lines this year by sending a gift everyone on your list will love: a specially curated Stemple Creek Ranch grass...
How do new meat labeling laws affect you?
Many consumers may be unaware of recent changes in U.S. meat labeling laws, and how those changes could impact them at the grocery store.Last month, the House of Representatives voted...
How do new meat labeling laws affect you?
Many consumers may be unaware of recent changes in U.S. meat labeling laws, and how those changes could impact them at the grocery store.Last month, the House of Representatives voted...
How Our Business is Doing During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold there has been increased concern and press coverage surrounding the state of the meat industry.In recent days, some large grocery chains announced they...
How Our Business is Doing During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold there has been increased concern and press coverage surrounding the state of the meat industry.In recent days, some large grocery chains announced they...
How to Eat Grass-Fed and Save Money
Have you considered buying a whole, half, or quarter animal from our ranch? People often ask us about the most economical way to buy our grass-fed meat, and purchasing in...
How to Eat Grass-Fed and Save Money
Have you considered buying a whole, half, or quarter animal from our ranch? People often ask us about the most economical way to buy our grass-fed meat, and purchasing in...
In The Kitchen At Chez Panisse!
There are certain experiences that come along once in a lifetime, and when those unique opportunities present themselves it's important to embrace the moment for all it is worth ....
In The Kitchen At Chez Panisse!
There are certain experiences that come along once in a lifetime, and when those unique opportunities present themselves it's important to embrace the moment for all it is worth ....
Interview with a Stemple Creek Bride
If you're searching for a beautiful, private setting in the country, complete with lots of amenities, then Stemple Creek Ranch is a dream destination for your special day! We recently...
Interview with a Stemple Creek Bride
If you're searching for a beautiful, private setting in the country, complete with lots of amenities, then Stemple Creek Ranch is a dream destination for your special day! We recently...
Introducing: Organic Pasture Raised Chicken
We're thrilled to introduce a new addition to our family of high-quality meats: Pasture Raised Organic Chicken from Big Bluff Ranch! At Stemple Creek Ranch, our values of honesty, transparency, and...
Introducing: Organic Pasture Raised Chicken
We're thrilled to introduce a new addition to our family of high-quality meats: Pasture Raised Organic Chicken from Big Bluff Ranch! At Stemple Creek Ranch, our values of honesty, transparency, and...
It's Lambing Season!
If you wander out into our pastures right now you're likely to hear the sweet sound of tiny bleats echoing across the ranch.Everywhere we look there are spindly-legged newborn lambs...
It's Lambing Season!
If you wander out into our pastures right now you're likely to hear the sweet sound of tiny bleats echoing across the ranch.Everywhere we look there are spindly-legged newborn lambs...
It's Sheep Shearing Season
Updated: May 6, 2020As cool spring days turn to warm summer months, we gear up for our semi-annual visit from the sheep shearer. The dense wool coats our flock has...
It's Sheep Shearing Season
Updated: May 6, 2020As cool spring days turn to warm summer months, we gear up for our semi-annual visit from the sheep shearer. The dense wool coats our flock has...
It's Showtime for the Bulls
A few weeks ago we put seven of our bulls in with our cows. They will have about sixty days to breed. Since this is a family friendly website we'll...
It's Showtime for the Bulls
A few weeks ago we put seven of our bulls in with our cows. They will have about sixty days to breed. Since this is a family friendly website we'll...
Join Us for a Ranch Tour
Have you toured our ranch?One of the best ways to learn about our grass fed & finished beef and lamb is to spend a morning with us on a ranch...
Join Us for a Ranch Tour
Have you toured our ranch?One of the best ways to learn about our grass fed & finished beef and lamb is to spend a morning with us on a ranch...
Looking ahead to 2025
As we begin 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our journey. Since starting our cattle business in 2005 (later naming it Stemple Creek Ranch...
Looking ahead to 2025
As we begin 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our journey. Since starting our cattle business in 2005 (later naming it Stemple Creek Ranch...
Making Hay When The Sun Shines
Part of the benefit of a great grass season like this one we enjoyed this spring is the opportunity to harvest feed and store it for the upcoming winter months....
Making Hay When The Sun Shines
Part of the benefit of a great grass season like this one we enjoyed this spring is the opportunity to harvest feed and store it for the upcoming winter months....
MALT Directors' BBQ 2015
Each fall the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) hosts its annual Directors’ Barbecue; a special afternoon of food and festivities for devoted supporters of the non-profit. The event is held...
MALT Directors' BBQ 2015
Each fall the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) hosts its annual Directors’ Barbecue; a special afternoon of food and festivities for devoted supporters of the non-profit. The event is held...
May Showers Bring Happy Cows... And Ranchers
For grass-fed farmers, the first and the last rains of the season are the most important. Here we are at the end of May and we are still expecting more...
May Showers Bring Happy Cows... And Ranchers
For grass-fed farmers, the first and the last rains of the season are the most important. Here we are at the end of May and we are still expecting more...
Mytty at Seven Months
Mytty the calf is now about seven months old. We have been trying to find her to take photos for a few weeks but we haven't been able to find...
Mytty at Seven Months
Mytty the calf is now about seven months old. We have been trying to find her to take photos for a few weeks but we haven't been able to find...
Mytty - One Week Old
Mytty is one week old and doing great! She spends most of her time staying very close to her mom. She weighs about 75 pounds and her diet is primarily...
Mytty - One Week Old
Mytty is one week old and doing great! She spends most of her time staying very close to her mom. She weighs about 75 pounds and her diet is primarily...
New Beginnings
Our calves know nothing but the great outdoors from the moment they enter the world. We think that's just as nature intended.Their first moments of life are spent lying in...
New Beginnings
Our calves know nothing but the great outdoors from the moment they enter the world. We think that's just as nature intended.Their first moments of life are spent lying in...
Open House 2016
Each year our summer season winds to a close with our Annual Open House & BBQ event. Nearly 100 people from across the Bay Area came out to join in...
Open House 2016
Each year our summer season winds to a close with our Annual Open House & BBQ event. Nearly 100 people from across the Bay Area came out to join in...
Our Drought Success Story
Spring is here and we are pleased to report our livestock is happily growing fat on the plentiful forage in our pastures. Yet despite the abundance of lush green grass...
Our Drought Success Story
Spring is here and we are pleased to report our livestock is happily growing fat on the plentiful forage in our pastures. Yet despite the abundance of lush green grass...
Our first Pasture to Plate Farm Dinner
It was a magical evening when Stemple Creek Ranch played host to one hundred guests at our inaugural Pasture to Plate Farm Dinner last Saturday night. After weeks of rain...
Our first Pasture to Plate Farm Dinner
It was a magical evening when Stemple Creek Ranch played host to one hundred guests at our inaugural Pasture to Plate Farm Dinner last Saturday night. After weeks of rain...
Our Future Grass-Fed Beef Rancher
Loren took our daughter Avery Jane (11 months) out to the ranch this weekend. Avery owns one of her own cows, it was a very generous gift from another Marin...
Our Future Grass-Fed Beef Rancher
Loren took our daughter Avery Jane (11 months) out to the ranch this weekend. Avery owns one of her own cows, it was a very generous gift from another Marin...
Our Spring Farm Dinner: A Night to Remember
There was a palpable anticipation in the air last Saturday night, as nearly two hundred expectant guests gathered at our beautiful West Marin property to enjoy the annual Stemple Creek...
Our Spring Farm Dinner: A Night to Remember
There was a palpable anticipation in the air last Saturday night, as nearly two hundred expectant guests gathered at our beautiful West Marin property to enjoy the annual Stemple Creek...
Out On The Ranch: Drought Update
Typically, our prime grass season begins in November when we get our first rains, and lasts through the end of June when the natural cycle winds to a close. This...
Out On The Ranch: Drought Update
Typically, our prime grass season begins in November when we get our first rains, and lasts through the end of June when the natural cycle winds to a close. This...
Passionate About Grass-Fed
One weekend last month we had a very busy and fun weekend of tours and events at the Ranch. One of our guests was Jay Hamilton-Roth and his family. Jay...
Passionate About Grass-Fed
One weekend last month we had a very busy and fun weekend of tours and events at the Ranch. One of our guests was Jay Hamilton-Roth and his family. Jay...
Photo Recap: Our 10 Year Anniversary Open House & BBQ
Celebrating our first decade in business as "Stemple Creek Ranch" last month was a milestone moment we will long remember. Friends, family, and patrons came out to enjoy a beautiful...
Photo Recap: Our 10 Year Anniversary Open House & BBQ
Celebrating our first decade in business as "Stemple Creek Ranch" last month was a milestone moment we will long remember. Friends, family, and patrons came out to enjoy a beautiful...
Pipe, Pipe, and More Pipe
Our latest water development project is well underway. Over the past week we have dug over a mile of trenches and laid pipe that will carry water to the new...
Pipe, Pipe, and More Pipe
Our latest water development project is well underway. Over the past week we have dug over a mile of trenches and laid pipe that will carry water to the new...
Praying For More Rain
One of the realities we face as ranchers is our dependency on forces beyond our control--most notably, the weather. As a producer of grass-fed beef and lamb, our business relies...
Praying For More Rain
One of the realities we face as ranchers is our dependency on forces beyond our control--most notably, the weather. As a producer of grass-fed beef and lamb, our business relies...
Primal Cuisine: Cooking for the Paleo Diet
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Grab a friend and join us at the ranch on Sunday, June 23rd, from 10:00am to 2:00pm for an exciting program led...
Primal Cuisine: Cooking for the Paleo Diet
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Grab a friend and join us at the ranch on Sunday, June 23rd, from 10:00am to 2:00pm for an exciting program led...
Proud to be GROWN LOCAL
Our family has a long and rich history on this ranch that stretches back four generations to Loren’s Great-Grandpa, Angelo “Pa Nono” Poncia, who first settled here over a century...
Proud to be GROWN LOCAL
Our family has a long and rich history on this ranch that stretches back four generations to Loren’s Great-Grandpa, Angelo “Pa Nono” Poncia, who first settled here over a century...
Ranchin' Vets: Serving Those Who Have Served Us
Every now and then, a cause comes along that speaks to our heart. Ranchin' Vets, a recently launched non-profit started by Marin county native Kevin Downs, and his fiancé Corey...
Ranchin' Vets: Serving Those Who Have Served Us
Every now and then, a cause comes along that speaks to our heart. Ranchin' Vets, a recently launched non-profit started by Marin county native Kevin Downs, and his fiancé Corey...
Reflecting on 2025 & Looking Ahead
2025 has been especially meaningful for us. We celebrated 20 years of running our own livestock business and 16 years since launching Stemple Creek Ranch, milestones that feel both humbling...
Reflecting on 2025 & Looking Ahead
2025 has been especially meaningful for us. We celebrated 20 years of running our own livestock business and 16 years since launching Stemple Creek Ranch, milestones that feel both humbling...
Reflections: Ten Years and Going Strong!
As we approach our ten year business anniversary as "Stemple Creek Ranch," it's been amazing to reflect on our journey over the past decade. So much has changed as our...
Reflections: Ten Years and Going Strong!
As we approach our ten year business anniversary as "Stemple Creek Ranch," it's been amazing to reflect on our journey over the past decade. So much has changed as our...
Sharing The Marin Carbon Project
Stewardship of the land is an integral part of our life at Stemple Creek Ranch, and sharing our sustainable practices with others benefits us all. That's why we were pleased...
Sharing The Marin Carbon Project
Stewardship of the land is an integral part of our life at Stemple Creek Ranch, and sharing our sustainable practices with others benefits us all. That's why we were pleased...
Spring Farm Dinner 2025: A Night to Remember
April 5th, 2025 | Stemple Creek RanchLast weekend, we gathered with friends old and new in our red barn for our annual Spring Farm Dinner—a beloved tradition here at Stemple...
Spring Farm Dinner 2025: A Night to Remember
April 5th, 2025 | Stemple Creek RanchLast weekend, we gathered with friends old and new in our red barn for our annual Spring Farm Dinner—a beloved tradition here at Stemple...
Spring Has Sprung
And just like that we have gone from having too much water to hoping to get just one more bit of rain before summer is upon us. We are so...
Spring Has Sprung
And just like that we have gone from having too much water to hoping to get just one more bit of rain before summer is upon us. We are so...
Spring Ranch Dinner Highlights
March is a tricky month to host a farm dinner.We planned. We partnered with the best chef, winemaker, and cocktail mavens. We sent invitations and sold tickets. Then we crossed...
Spring Ranch Dinner Highlights
March is a tricky month to host a farm dinner.We planned. We partnered with the best chef, winemaker, and cocktail mavens. We sent invitations and sold tickets. Then we crossed...
Stemple Creek On the Menu: Zuni Cafe
Through the years we have been fortunate to partner with some amazing Bay Area chefs who feature our grass fed beef and lamb on the menu at their fine dining...
Stemple Creek On the Menu: Zuni Cafe
Through the years we have been fortunate to partner with some amazing Bay Area chefs who feature our grass fed beef and lamb on the menu at their fine dining...
Stemple Creek Ranch at Cal Poly's Honored Alumni Dinner
Our hearts swelled with Mustang pride when we recently returned to our beloved alma mater, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, as a sponsor at the Honored Alumni Dinner. This annual...
Stemple Creek Ranch at Cal Poly's Honored Alumni Dinner
Our hearts swelled with Mustang pride when we recently returned to our beloved alma mater, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, as a sponsor at the Honored Alumni Dinner. This annual...
Stemple Creek Ranch on NPR!
Stemple Creek Ranch is proud to announce we've recorded a segment on one of our all-time favorite podcasts: NPR's How I Built This with host Guy Raz.As long time fans...
Stemple Creek Ranch on NPR!
Stemple Creek Ranch is proud to announce we've recorded a segment on one of our all-time favorite podcasts: NPR's How I Built This with host Guy Raz.As long time fans...
Stemple Creek Ranch Receives 2025 California Leopold Conservation Award®
We are deeply honored to receive the Leopold Conservation Award from the Sand County Foundation, an organization whose tireless work embodies the conservation ethic that has guided our stewardship at...
Stemple Creek Ranch Receives 2025 California Leopold Conservation Award®
We are deeply honored to receive the Leopold Conservation Award from the Sand County Foundation, an organization whose tireless work embodies the conservation ethic that has guided our stewardship at...
Stemple Creek Welcomes General Manager Conner Hackett
We are excited to announce that Conner Hackett has officially joined the Stemple Creek Ranch team as General Manager! After starting as a consultant in early 2024, Conner’s positive impact...
Stemple Creek Welcomes General Manager Conner Hackett
We are excited to announce that Conner Hackett has officially joined the Stemple Creek Ranch team as General Manager! After starting as a consultant in early 2024, Conner’s positive impact...
Stemple Creek's Guide to Summer Grilling
It's here at last! As we head into the long, warm days of summer it's time to dust off those barbecues, and get ready for backyard grilling parties with family...
Stemple Creek's Guide to Summer Grilling
It's here at last! As we head into the long, warm days of summer it's time to dust off those barbecues, and get ready for backyard grilling parties with family...
STRAW Project: Three Years Later
Be the change you want to see in the world ~ GandhiSustainability and stewardship are foundational tenets of our family belief system. Combine that with the Learn By Doing philosophy...
STRAW Project: Three Years Later
Be the change you want to see in the world ~ GandhiSustainability and stewardship are foundational tenets of our family belief system. Combine that with the Learn By Doing philosophy...
STRAW visits Stemple Creek
Embracing the opportunity to teach kids about environmental sustainability is an important part of our Stemple Creek Ranch philosophy. When kids experience Mother Nature in a personal way it plants...
STRAW visits Stemple Creek
Embracing the opportunity to teach kids about environmental sustainability is an important part of our Stemple Creek Ranch philosophy. When kids experience Mother Nature in a personal way it plants...
Summer Recipe Challenge Update
Our first Summer Recipe Challenge is in full swing. Many of you have already shared your favorite ways to prepare our grass-fed meats, and more recipes are coming in daily....
Summer Recipe Challenge Update
Our first Summer Recipe Challenge is in full swing. Many of you have already shared your favorite ways to prepare our grass-fed meats, and more recipes are coming in daily....
Supporting MALT
The Marin Agricultural Land Trust ("MALT") is a land trust that protects agricultural land in Marin County. The organization is near and dear to our heart, and part of our...
Supporting MALT
The Marin Agricultural Land Trust ("MALT") is a land trust that protects agricultural land in Marin County. The organization is near and dear to our heart, and part of our...
Take a Stemple Creek Ranch Tour!
Would you like to visit our West Marin property and learn more about how we raise our grass fed and finished animals? Our summer Ranch Tours are a great way...
Take a Stemple Creek Ranch Tour!
Would you like to visit our West Marin property and learn more about how we raise our grass fed and finished animals? Our summer Ranch Tours are a great way...
Talking Soil
The soil is our lifeblood and the source of our livelihood. Since we are committed to raising livestock on a diet of natural grass, we must constantly strive to manage...
Talking Soil
The soil is our lifeblood and the source of our livelihood. Since we are committed to raising livestock on a diet of natural grass, we must constantly strive to manage...
Thanksgiving at Stemple Creek Ranch
Seasons are changing at the Ranch. We just recently turned seven of our bulls in with our cows. There are about 30 cows for each bull . . . and...
Thanksgiving at Stemple Creek Ranch
Seasons are changing at the Ranch. We just recently turned seven of our bulls in with our cows. There are about 30 cows for each bull . . . and...
The Benefits of Regenerative Grazing
Grass is the fuel that drives our meat business at Stemple Creek Ranch, but soil is really the foundation. In fact, Loren is fond of saying he’s a soil farmer!...
The Benefits of Regenerative Grazing
Grass is the fuel that drives our meat business at Stemple Creek Ranch, but soil is really the foundation. In fact, Loren is fond of saying he’s a soil farmer!...
The Evolution of Our Chicken Program
A few years ago, we partnered with Big Bluff Ranch to begin offering pasture-raised chicken alongside our grass-fed beef, lamb, and pork.At the time, we saw it as a natural...
The Evolution of Our Chicken Program
A few years ago, we partnered with Big Bluff Ranch to begin offering pasture-raised chicken alongside our grass-fed beef, lamb, and pork.At the time, we saw it as a natural...
The Golden State
The time of year has come when the lush green grass is dried out by the warm summer days and our pastures begin to remind us of why they call...
The Golden State
The time of year has come when the lush green grass is dried out by the warm summer days and our pastures begin to remind us of why they call...
The Pups Have Arrived!
We recently added two new members to our ranch family. Twelve week old "Salty" and fourteen week old "Pepper" are our Maremma-Akbash protection dogs in training. Bred to instinctively defend...
The Pups Have Arrived!
We recently added two new members to our ranch family. Twelve week old "Salty" and fourteen week old "Pepper" are our Maremma-Akbash protection dogs in training. Bred to instinctively defend...
The Thrill of the Grill
Summer is prime BBQ season and when it comes to grilling up burgers and steaks, Loren has the magic touch. Cooking meat to perfection is an art that takes some...
The Thrill of the Grill
Summer is prime BBQ season and when it comes to grilling up burgers and steaks, Loren has the magic touch. Cooking meat to perfection is an art that takes some...
The Ultimate Stemple Creek Beef Burger
It's National Hamburger Week, and we couldn't let the moment pass without weighing in. What makes a really exceptional burger?Well to us, the burger is more than just America's favorite...
The Ultimate Stemple Creek Beef Burger
It's National Hamburger Week, and we couldn't let the moment pass without weighing in. What makes a really exceptional burger?Well to us, the burger is more than just America's favorite...
Thinking Beyond the Box: Corned Beef Redux
Corned beef lovers rejoice! This delicious brine-cured cut of beef is NOT just for St. Paddy's Day anymore. We've been experimenting with some new recipe inspiration to help you think...
Thinking Beyond the Box: Corned Beef Redux
Corned beef lovers rejoice! This delicious brine-cured cut of beef is NOT just for St. Paddy's Day anymore. We've been experimenting with some new recipe inspiration to help you think...
Understanding “Pasture to Plate” - Part One
Pasture. It’s where the conversation begins.Our business depends on the lush grass in our fields to feed our livestock. Our cattle enjoy a free-range pasture-centered life from birth to harvest....
Understanding “Pasture to Plate” - Part One
Pasture. It’s where the conversation begins.Our business depends on the lush grass in our fields to feed our livestock. Our cattle enjoy a free-range pasture-centered life from birth to harvest....
Understanding "Pasture to Plate" - Part Three
Part Three: Shipping Direct to YouFor our final post in this three-part series, we share a Q&A focused on a “day in the life” of our shipping team, along with...
Understanding "Pasture to Plate" - Part Three
Part Three: Shipping Direct to YouFor our final post in this three-part series, we share a Q&A focused on a “day in the life” of our shipping team, along with...
Understanding "Pasture to Plate" - Part Two
Part Two: ProcessingOur beef cattle spend their whole lives feasting free range on organic forage in our wide open pastures with nothing to do but grow happily grass fat. When...
Understanding "Pasture to Plate" - Part Two
Part Two: ProcessingOur beef cattle spend their whole lives feasting free range on organic forage in our wide open pastures with nothing to do but grow happily grass fat. When...
Valentine's Day Calf
While most of our cows have their calves in the Fall, a small group have their calves in the early springtime. We call them our Spring Calvers, even though it...
Valentine's Day Calf
While most of our cows have their calves in the Fall, a small group have their calves in the early springtime. We call them our Spring Calvers, even though it...
Water Development
One of the many conservation based projects we have been working on over the past few years is water development. To better utilize natural forages we have separated our ranch...
Water Development
One of the many conservation based projects we have been working on over the past few years is water development. To better utilize natural forages we have separated our ranch...
Welcome Baby Mytty!
Today we welcomed baby calf #2630. We are calling her Mytty because her sire's name is Mytty in Focus. Or in other words . . . she'll always know the...
Welcome Baby Mytty!
Today we welcomed baby calf #2630. We are calling her Mytty because her sire's name is Mytty in Focus. Or in other words . . . she'll always know the...
Welcoming our new Protection Pup!
We are excited to introduce you to the newest member of our protection dog team. Meet Poly (named for our beloved alma mater, Cal Poly SLO); a 9 week old...
Welcoming our new Protection Pup!
We are excited to introduce you to the newest member of our protection dog team. Meet Poly (named for our beloved alma mater, Cal Poly SLO); a 9 week old...
What does 'Product of The USA' really mean?
Did you know? It’s completely legal for imported beef to be repackaged and labeled as a 'Product of the USA.' Not at Stemple Creek Ranch.All our meat is 100% born...
What does 'Product of The USA' really mean?
Did you know? It’s completely legal for imported beef to be repackaged and labeled as a 'Product of the USA.' Not at Stemple Creek Ranch.All our meat is 100% born...
What's for Dinner?
The days may be getting shorter as we head into fall, but they are no less packed with activity. Our family, like yours, is constantly on the go. There's often...
What's for Dinner?
The days may be getting shorter as we head into fall, but they are no less packed with activity. Our family, like yours, is constantly on the go. There's often...
What's the Buzz About?
There's a new buzz in the air at our ranch. Amid the sounds of our cattle and sheep, you're likely to hear the whirring of industrious honey bees at work....
What's the Buzz About?
There's a new buzz in the air at our ranch. Amid the sounds of our cattle and sheep, you're likely to hear the whirring of industrious honey bees at work....
When The Grass Is Greener
One of the most important aspects of our ranch is the grass that grows in our pastures. It's the food stuff of our free-range livestock that graze outdoors from the...
When The Grass Is Greener
One of the most important aspects of our ranch is the grass that grows in our pastures. It's the food stuff of our free-range livestock that graze outdoors from the...
"Why is Grass Fed Beef Better?"
Why is Grass-Fed Beef Better?We raise 100% grass-fed and grass-finished cattle and sheep. They never eat corn, soy or other grains and live their entire lives on open pastures. Our...
"Why is Grass Fed Beef Better?"
Why is Grass-Fed Beef Better?We raise 100% grass-fed and grass-finished cattle and sheep. They never eat corn, soy or other grains and live their entire lives on open pastures. Our...
Wildlife Enhancement: Getting Our Ducks In A Row
Last Saturday we had a special work party. Nineteen gun-hoe kid and adult volunteers came out to the ranch to help us construct “duck tubes” which we place in our...
Wildlife Enhancement: Getting Our Ducks In A Row
Last Saturday we had a special work party. Nineteen gun-hoe kid and adult volunteers came out to the ranch to help us construct “duck tubes” which we place in our...
