Niman Ranch

Niman Ranch started in the early 1970s on a family-owned cattle ranch in Bolinas, CA, a small coastal town just north of San Francisco. Back then, our cattle were raised using traditional, humane methods with wholesome, all-natural feeds – the same way they raise them today. The buzz about their great tasting beef spread quickly and, before long, Niman Ranch’s burgers and steaks became favorites in local grocery stores and popular San Francisco Bay area restaurants.

In 1995, they expanded to raising hogs upon meeting farmer Paul Willis of Thornton, Iowa. At the time, Paul was busy revitalizing sustainable hog farming methods in the Midwest, moving away from common industrial practices. His dedication to animal welfare and stewardship of the land closely matched our stringent principles. A partnership was quickly formed, allowing us to proudly offer a variety of proteins.

Today, Niman Ranch’s network includes more than 740 family farmers and ranchers throughout the country, making it the largest farmer and rancher network in North America to be Certified Humane. Whether they’re raising hogs, cattle, or lamb, they all share a commitment to raising livestock under strict protocols and the belief that humane and sustainable methods produce the best possible flavor.

Their many years in the industry have provided them with the expertise to produce great tasting meat, authentically and consciously, by caring for the animals, the land, and the farmers.