The Process of Raising and Selling Beef: Behind the Scenes
Ever wondered what goes into raising high-quality beef before it reaches your plate? At Crown H Cattle Company, we take pride in the care, sustainability, and hard work that go into producing premium Belted Galloway beef. From pasture to plate, every step of the process is focused on animal well-being, ethical farming, and delivering the best-tasting beef to our customers.
Whether you’re buying individual cuts or a whole beef share, understanding how your beef is raised helps you appreciate its quality, nutritional value, and the people behind it. Let’s take a look behind the scenes at how local, family-run ranches raise and sell their beef.
Step 1: Ethical & Sustainable Cattle Raising
The foundation of high-quality beef starts with how the cattle are raised. Unlike commercial feedlots, small family farms like ours focus on humane, pasture-based methods.
✅ Cattle are pasture-raised for a natural diet and stress-free life
✅ No unnecessary antibiotics or hormones—just healthy, slow-grown beef
✅ Rotational grazing to improve soil health and sustainability
At Crown H Cattle Company, our Belted Galloway cattle thrive in the open pastures of Etna, CA, where they graze freely and are raised with care.
Step 2: Finishing for the Best Flavor & Quality
As cattle mature, their diet plays a key role in tenderness, marbling, and flavor. We use a carefully balanced finishing process to ensure the beef develops the rich, natural taste our customers love.
✅ Grass-fed & grain-finished for optimal marbling
✅ Slow-grown for better texture and depth of flavor
✅ Humanely raised & naturally finished
By focusing on quality over speed, we create premium beef that’s juicier, more tender, and packed with nutrients.
Step 3: Processing & Butchering with Care
Unlike supermarket beef, which often comes from mass processing plants, our beef is handled by skilled artisan butchers who focus on quality over quantity.
✅ Small-batch processing for better flavor and freshness
✅ Custom butchering for beef shares—choose your cuts
✅ Vacuum-sealed packaging to preserve taste and texture
Our beef shares are processed to your specifications, so you get exactly the cuts you love, prepared with care and craftsmanship.
Step 4: Selling & Delivering Farm-Fresh Beef
We make it easy for customers to buy premium, farm-raised beef with options for local pickup, nationwide shipping, and customizable beef shares.
✅ Shop online for individual cuts or bulk beef shares
✅ Choose a quarter, half, or whole cow for the best value
✅ Beef is flash-frozen and shipped directly to your door
Buying direct from the ranch ensures you get fresher, higher-quality beef, while also supporting small family farms.
Why Choose Beef from a Family Ranch?
By purchasing from a local cattle ranch, you’re choosing:
🥩 Superior quality – Farm-raised beef is fresher, more flavorful, and healthier
🌿 Sustainable farming – Small ranches focus on ethical animal care and environmental stewardship
🏡 Local support – Your purchase helps keep family farms thriving
When you buy from Crown H Cattle Company, you’re getting premium, heritage-bred beef raised with integrity and care.
Experience the Difference of Ranch-Raised Beef
Want to taste the difference of premium, ethically raised beef? Skip the grocery store and order direct from our family ranch today!