Welcome to
M & A Ranch

featuring…

“USDA INSPECTED”

Natural Grass Fed & Grass Finished Genuine Angus Beef

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“You deserve to know what’s in your beef!

We guarantee what’s NOT in ours!”

“GMO”s are never used in our beef program! Raised on mother’s milk, Sierra foothill native and irrigated pastures and pesticide free clover, rye and grass hay, our herd is guaranteed to be pure and natural top quality beef from start to finish. We never feed or administer antibiotics. We never use pour-on or spray-on insecticides. We never use added hormones or growth stimulants and our beef are never fed any kind of grains, corn or animal bi-products.

We think we’re the Best in the West.
“From our Ranch… to Your Table”

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WHAT’S NEW AT M & A RANCH!

Introducing this season, our new Angus Bull, “Casino”! His genetics hail from the oldest angus cattle stud ranch in New Zealand! Founded in 1897, the Turihaua Station Ranch is renowned for breeding and raising angus cattle for forage efficiency and the ability to be resilient on native grasses. Their offspring are bred for gentle disposition, fertile soundness, good milking and maternal ability. The steers marble well on good grass and native pastures without the need for grain supplements as American bred cattle require.

Click here for more information about Turihaua Angus


About Us

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The M & A Ranch is a small family owned & operated cattle ranch located in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Browns Valley, California. We only raise 100% free range all natural Genuine Angus sired beef. Each of our calves are born and raised on our ranch and careful records are kept on each animal from the day of birth until they are humanely harvested. Our beef is grass fed and grass finished! The M & A Ranch family has been raising angus cattle for over 30 years here on the same ranch property. We are lifetime members of the American Angus Association. We always maintain and manage our land and cattle for natural, stress-free, healthy beef.

 

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How It All Works

We typically raise our calves for 18 to 24 months. An average mature animal will weigh between 1,000 to 1,200 lbs. Following a humane harvest, our calves are USDA inspected, then stored in cold dry storage and fully aged for 14-21 days. The beef is then custom hand cut, vacuum-sealed, boxed and frozen. On average, for example, a whole beef will yield a hanging carcass of about a 50-55% ratio to their live weight. Using a typical 1,000 lb. whole beef…

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[list icon=”moon-tag-6″ color=”#646a2d”]A whole beef yields approximately 360 to 580 lbs. of finished cuts, vacuum sealed packages, boxed and frozen.
[list icon=”moon-tag-6″ color=”#646a2d”]A half beef yields approximately 185 to 240 lbs. of finished cuts, vacuum sealed packages, boxed and frozen.
[list icon=”moon-tag-6″ color=”#646a2d”]A quarter beef yields approximately 80 to 120 lbs. of finished cuts, vacuum sealed packages, boxed and frozen.
[list icon=”moon-tag-6″ color=”#646a2d”]A eighth beef yields approximately 40 to 60 lbs. of finished cuts, vacuum sealed packages, boxed and frozen.

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Our Bull, “Casino”.

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Final cost is calculated on a per lb. basis by the total finished cut weight.

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Prices

The M & A Ranch currently sells One Half, One Quarter, One Eighth and One Sixteenth Beef Orders. These Orders include a full variety of select cuts from both the entire front and hind quarters of the half beef carcass. Cuts will vary from select premium hand carved steaks, to top end roasts ranging from two to three pounds and one pound ground beef packages. Keep in mind finished cut weights will vary from animal to animal. Every order of our beef contains individual custom hand finished cuts, vacuum sealed, frozen fresh, and boxed ready for your freezer. 

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One Half (1/2) beef order vary between 185-240 lbs are $8.89 per lb cut/wrapped, frozen & boxed​.

Quarter (1/4) beef orders vary between. 85-120 lbs are $9.15 per lb  cut/wrapped, frozen & boxed.

Eighth (1/8) beef orders vary between 40-60 lbs are $9.47 per lb  cut/wrapped, frozen & boxed.

(subject to availability)

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All M & A Ranch prices include everything with no hidden costs… from the live animal transport, a humane harvest, to the entire cut/wrap process. Each cut is individually vacuum-sealed and USDA labeled in convenient size packages, then frozen for your assured freshness.

You can expect it will take a minimum of four weeks from the day of harvest until your meat is ready. You cannot hurry quality. It is the buyers responsibility to pick up their meat on the day it is ready.

We often stock eighth & quarter beef orders for your convenience and immediate availability.

Please contact M & A Ranch for more details

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Reservation Orders…

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You may contact us via email at freerangeangusbeef@gmail.com or by phone at 530.743.2108.
We are not always readily available due to caring for our herd daily but we will make every effort
to return your emails and phone calls promptly.
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Locations

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We work with several retail markets at nearby locations to make our top quality all natural, grass-fed and grass-finished beef available for your easy shopping convenience.

Sunflower Natural Foods

726 Sutter St
Yuba City, CA 95991
530-671-9511

Tuff Stuff Jerky Company

7155 Marysville Rd
Browns Valley, CA 95918
(530) 741-2882

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FAQ’s

1. I AM INTERESTED IN BUYING A BEEF. HOW DO I GET STARTED?

We ask our customers specific questions about what they are looking for. The M & A Ranch sells beef several ways:

a) Our beef is sold as a quarters or one eighth. We deliver our beef live to a processing plant where they are humanely harvested. Following harvest, each carcass is stored in a dry cold storage room for 14 to 21 days to ensure it is fully cured and aged. The dry age process insures our meat will be tender and flavorful! Then it is custom hand cut, vacuum-sealed, boxed and frozen.

b) Some customers want a LIVE beef to be harvested locally and then transported to their favorite butcher of choice.

c) Some customers purchase a LIVE beef to raise on their own farm.

2. WHICH IS HEALTHIER, GRASS OR GRAIN FINISHED BEEF?

Grass-fed beef is better for human health than grain-fed beef in ten different ways, according to the most comprehensive analysis to date. The 2009 study was a joint effort between the USDA and researchers at Clemson University in South Carolina. Compared with grain-fed beef, grass-fed beef was:

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  1. Lower in total fat
  2. Higher in beta-carotene
  3. Higher in vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
  4. Higher in the B-vitamins thiamin and riboflavin
  5. Higher in the minerals calcium, magnesium,
    and potassium
  6. Higher in total omega-3’s
  7. A healthier ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids
    (1.65 vs 4.84)
  8. Higher in CLA (cis-9 trans-11), a potential cancer
    fighter
  9. Higher in vaccenic acid (which can be transformed
    into CLA)
  10. Lower in the saturated fats linked with heart disease

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S.K. Duckett et al, Journal of Animal Science, (published online) June 2009, “Effects of winter stocker growth rate and finishing system on: III. Tissue proximate, fatty acid, vitamin and cholesterol content.”

In addition, over the past 30 years, California State University in Chico has done extensive research regarding the BENEFITS of Grass Finished vs Grain Finished beef which you can read in the LINK below.

M & A RANCH guarantee’s our beef to be 100% grass finished only! Grass fed meat is leaner and higher in Vitamin E, beta carotene, two to four times more heart-healthy Omega 3 fatty acids than grain fed beef and a overall lower fat content and therefore also lower in calories! Some studies show that Grass Fed lean beef actually lowers your LDL Cholesterol levels! Grass fed means the cattle are eating a natural diet they were designed for whereas a Grain fed diet is not a natural diet for cattle. Feed lots were designed to grain feed cattle for the sole purpose of putting weight on the animals as fast as possible. Grain fed cattle gain weight rapidly and unnaturally causing a higher % of “not healthy” fat-content, higher calories and higher cholesterol!

Click here for article Review in Nutrition Journal 2010

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3. HOW LONG CAN I STORE VACUUM-SEALED BEEF IN MY FREEZER?

Vacuum-sealed beef freezes very well in the freezer for at least a year. We recommend buying and storing enough beef for no longer than one year as “fresher is always better”.

4. WHAT ARE THE M & A RANCH USDA CLAIMS?

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WE GUARANTEE:

[list icon=”moon-checkmark-3″ color=”#646a2d”] We are a USDA INSPECTED and Genuine Angus
Beef producer.

[list icon=”moon-checkmark-3″ color=”#646a2d”] We NEVER administer any added hormone’s or
growth stimulants.

[list icon=”moon-checkmark-3″ color=”#646a2d”] We NEVER feed or inject antibiotics by intra-muscular
or under the skin.

[list icon=”moon-checkmark-3″ color=”#646a2d”] Our cattle live in a low stress, calm environment; they
RANGE FREELY (never confined in feed lots).

[list icon=”moon-checkmark-3″ color=”#646a2d”] We NEVER feed grain, corn, any bi-products or
Ionophores.
[list icon=”moon-checkmark-3″ color=”#646a2d”] We NEVER apply external pesticides on our cattle
during their lifetime.

[list icon=”moon-checkmark-3″ color=”#646a2d”] Our NATURAL Angus beef is “minimally processed”
in a USDA certified facility.

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5. HOW SOON CAN I EXPECT MY BEEF ORDER TO BE AVAILABLE?

M & A Ranch beef orders are sold each year on a first come first serve basis. Our Beef orders require a 4 week turn around from the date of live delivery to the USDA Processing Facility: figure three weeks for cold dry storage cure/hang time, & one week for adequate freezing time. We will inform you of the date and place for the pick up of your order. (We do not offer ground or air shipping at this time.) Call regarding local and out of town deliveries.

6. CAN I CHOOSE MY OWN CUSTOM CUTS FOR MY BEEF ORDER?

No, with Quarter or eighth’s beef orders you do not have your choice of specific cuts and thickness’ of meat. Quarter or eight’s beef orders are a variety of cuts selected from the entire front and hind portions and cannot be customized.

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7. WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL CUTS IN A QUARTER BEEF AND EIGHTH BEEF?

Both quarter & eighth orders always include a full variety of select cuts from both the entire front and hind quarters of the half beef carcass. Customers do not have cut selection choices on orders less than a half beef order.

On a typical quarter beef order the total weight varies between 85 lbs. and 120 lbs. depending on the size of the beef at harvest. Typical cuts will include most of the following. On occasions, substitutions will be made according to product availability.

Bones will always be included as they are a part of the division of 1/2’s into quarters. 

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Beef Stew
Flat Iron Steaks
Beef Shank

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Cross Rib Roast
Knuckle Bones
Cross Rib Steaks
Ground Beef
(Approx. 28-34 lbs.)
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Rib Steaks
Rump Roast
Short Ribs
London Broil
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New York Steaks
Top Sirloin Steaks
Filet Mignon
Eye of Round Roast
Petite Tender
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On a typical eighth beef order the total weight varies between 40 lbs. and 60 lbs. depending on the size of the beef at harvest. Typical cuts include…

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Stew Meat
Short Ribs
New York Steak
Rib Steaks
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Sirloin Tip Steak
Top Sirloin Steak
Flank Steak
Ground Beef
(Approx. 12-16 lbs.)
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London Broil
Beef Shank
Knuckle Bones
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Petite Tender
Filet Mignon
Eye of Round Roast
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8. DOES GRASS FED BEEF COOK DIFFERENTLY THAN GRAIN FED?

Yes, Since Grass fed is much lower in saturated fats than Grain fed, it requires less cooking time. It is recommended that you slow cook at lower temperatures. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER COOK YOUR GRASS FED BEEF!

9. WHEN DO I PAY FOR MY ORDER?

We require a $100.00 non-refundable down payment for each quarter beef ordered up front. Payment in full is required upon pickup of your order.

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10. DO YOU SELL ORGANIC GENUINE ANGUS BEEF?

M & A RANCH is dedicated to raising USDA INSPECTED and “Natural Free Range Angus” Beef and in many practices exceeds the USDA organic certified requirements! Each of our pastures are always pesticide free, naturally fertilized with cattle manure. We have only opted not to apply for the USDA organic certification because it is a very lengthy and expensive process, which in turn would cause us to increase our beef prices to our customers! We believe personal trust and integrity goes a long way. We strongly encourage our customers to get to know their local producer; find out how they raise their beef and treat their animals.

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Contact Us

We are located just north/east of Marysville, California off Highway 20 in Browns Valley.

We can be reached by email at freerangeangusbeef@gmail.com
or by phone at 530.743.2108

We are also listed at
eatwild.com
localharvest.org
tahoefoodhub.org
northyubagrown.org
csuchico.edu/grassfedbeef
agrilicious.org

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