Niman Ranch

*Niman Ranch *and its network of U.S. family farmers and ranchers raise livestock humanely and sustainably to deliver the finest tasting meat in the world.
We offer a complete line of Certified Humane® fresh beef, pork, lamb and a variety of smoked and uncured meats.

Certified Humane Animal Care
Since the company’s founding nearly 50 years ago, Niman Ranch livestock have been humanely raised according to the strictest animal handling protocols. This is better for the farmers and the animals and is an essential ingredient in our recipe to produce the finest tasting meat.
Treating livestock humanely is core to Niman Ranch. We are committed to raising all of our livestock to the highest animal welfare standards.
• Our livestock are always raised outdoors or in deeply bedded pens
• 100% of our farms are Certified Humane
• No cages, no crates, no tail docking or teeth clipping
• No added hormones or antibiotics – EVER
Fully compliant with California’s Proposition 12 (The Farm Animal Confinement Initiative) and Massachusetts’ Question 3 (The Act to Prevent Cruelty to Farm Animals), which ban the sale of meat from farms using gestation crates.

Our History
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 with Care® using traditional, humane methods with wholesome, all-natural feeds – the same way we raise them today. The buzz about our great tasting beef spread quickly and, before long, our burgers and steaks became favorites in local grocery stores and popular San Francisco Bay area restaurants.

In 1995, we expanded to raising hogs when we met farmer Paul Willis of Thornton, Iowa. At the time, Paul was busy revitalizing sustainable hog farming methods in the Midwest, moving away from the 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, our network includes more than 740 family farmers and ranchers throughout the country. Whether they’re raising hogs, cattle or lamb, they all share our commitment to raising livestock under strict protocols and the belief that humane and sustainable methods produce the best possible flavor.
Our many years in the industry have provided us with the expertise to produce great tasting meat, authentically and consciously, by caring for our animals, the land and our farmers.
Our mission is earnest: We raise livestock traditionally, humanely and sustainably to produce the finest tasting meat in the world.