Farm to Table Beef and Lamb
Buy meat direct from the Ranch | San Francisco Bay Area
We are happy to offer you farm to table meat direct from the ranch, with the assurance that you are buying local, sustainably farmed beef. Our ranch is located in Tomales, a scenic drive north of San Francisco.
Q: If I buy a quarter of grass-fed beef, how much does it cost per pound?
A. A quarter of organic grass-fed beef costs between $5.30 and $6.00 per pound, including the harvest fee and cut and wrap fees paid to the butcher shop.
Q: How can I reserve a spot on your waiting list for organic grass-fed beef or lamb?
A: Place a $100 deposit on our website here or by sending a check in the mail. There is a separate $100 deposit for beef and for lamb. When you send the deposit, please make sure and let us know your preferred timeframe to pick up the meat.
Q: How many beef and lambs do you have available?
A: We do sell out every year and all of our animals are sold on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your spot on our waiting list, please send us a deposit via our website or a check in the mail.
Q: Do you deliver in the San Francisco Bay Area?
A: We prefer that you pick up your meat from the butcher shop, but can arrange for delivery if necessary. We also will be adding a shipping option soon, please contact us if you would be interested in this.
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 in the San Francisco Bay Area?
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
Willowside Meats in Santa Rosa
Golden Gate Meat Company in Santa Rosa
Q: Do you do ranch tours?
A: Absolutely! We would love to show you our ranch. We are located at the end of a scenic drive north of San Francisco. Please see our Events page for our next tour dates here. We also do private tours, so if you are interested in something special please let us know.
Q: I want to be locavore and buy local but I don't want to buy an entire cow. Can you help me find other people to split it with?
A: Yes, we will sell beef by the quarter cow and harvest the animal when all four quarters are sold. It is, however, less expensive to purchase a whole animal so we encourage you to purchase a whole animal and find friends to share it with.
Q: Can we just buy sides of beef, 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. We also will be adding a shipping option soon, please contact us if you would be interested in this.
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:
20-25% steaks
20-25% roasts
40-45% ground beef
10-15% short ribs, stew meat, etc.
It is possible for bones and offal to be included in your order, but if you are purchasing less than a whole beef, please remember that you are sharing a whole animal and so the availability of the bones and offal will depend on the customers you are sharing your beef with.
Any other questions? Please contact us.
