Stemple Creek Opens at the SF Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
{media1} After years on the waitlist, we are excited to announce that Stemple Creek Ranch will have a much coveted booth space at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market every Saturday, starting...
View ArticleIt’s Lambing Season!
{media1} 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 testing...
View ArticleFeatured Purveyor: The Local Butcher Shop
{media1} 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...
View ArticleOur Drought Success Story
{media1} 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 at Stemple Creek Ranch,...
View ArticleJoin 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 tour. Our free, family-friendly tours last two hours...
View ArticleIt’s Sheep Shearing Season
{media1} As 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 worn since last fall have served their purpose...
View ArticleHow 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 to repeal...
View ArticleFarm Dinner at the Ranch
{media1} 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 this month,...
View ArticleTalking 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 our resources as best we can....
View ArticleMALT Directors’ BBQ 2015
{media1} 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...
View ArticleMALT Directors’ BBQ 2015
{media1} 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...
View ArticleFeatured Purveyor: Anthony Blanco at Staff of Life Natural Meats
{media1} 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 Santa Cruz, California,...
View ArticleFeatured Purveyor: Anthony Blanco at Staff of Life Natural Meats
{media1} 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 Santa Cruz, California,...
View ArticleSTRAW visits Stemple Creek
{media1} 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...
View ArticleWildlife Enhancement: Getting Our Ducks In A Row
{media1} 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 pond each spring. These...
View ArticleBorn & Grazed: What is Rotational Grazing?
{media1} 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 on a diet of natural...
View ArticleStemple Creek On the Menu: Zuni Cafe
{media1} 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 restaurants. We appreciate their...
View ArticleHow 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 to repeal...
View ArticleFarm Dinner at the Ranch
{media1} 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 this month,...
View ArticleTalking 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 our resources as best we can....
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