Niman Ranch is a truly unique brand with a long and rich history of ranching sustainability, humane animal care and supporting a vast network of family-owned farmers and ranchers.
Niman Ranch's Mission is to "raise livestock traditionally, humanely and sustainably to bring you the finest tasting meat in the world."
Niman Ranch is the culmination of animal welfare expert Dr. Temple Grandin, whose philosophy was to treat all animals with respect and the utmost care - including how they were raised, how and what they were fed and also raising them without the use of growth hormones or other chemicals that might enhance their growth.
Beginning in the early 1970's as a small eleven-acre ranch in a small Pacific Coastal town just north of San Francisco, California. All their cattle was raised using traditional, humane ranching methods which give a unique flavor to their premium beef, pork, and lamb.
Over the past nearly 50 years, Niman Ranch has developed into a network of hand-selected, family farms and ranches that utilize the same "Certified Human" breeding methods developed by Dr. Grandin so many years ago.
All of their animals are grass-fed or are fed wholesome all natural feed; including, whole grain feeds and all-natural, healthy and organic foods. All animals are raised outdoors, either in open fields or deeply bed pens so that they live a comfortable life, not crammed into cages where they can barely move - as so many other ranchers choose to raise their animals.
None of the livestock raised within the Niman Ranch network is given the controversial Bovine Growth Hormone — which is used by so many farmers as a way to grow their cattle in a faster manner. Bovine Growth Hormone, also known as "Bovine Somatotropin" is a "peptide hormone" that naturally occurs in cows — where it is naturally produced in small quantities by the cow's pituitary glands. The problem, many experts say, is that some farmers give very high doses to their livestock, which scientists now believe to cause diseases not only in cows — but also the people and animals that consume this controversial hormone.
Independent farmers and ranchers all across the United States, who passionately believe in Dr. Grandin's humane ranching methods have followed his example and are raising their own livestock utilizing Niman Ranch's "Certified Humane" ranching traditions. In fact, as of 2018, Niman Ranch has grown into a network of over 720 independent farmers and ranchers across America.
Starting in September of 2016, 100% of Niman Ranch's beef, pork, and lamb are now labeled as Certified Humane®.
"Never-Ever Natural" is a phrase coined by Dr. Grandin which means that all of their animals are NEVER given antibiotics or artificial hormones. Ever. It also means that all animals are fed a 100% vegetarian diet. It also means that each and every farmer and rancher within the Niman Ranch network practices "sustainable agriculture". For ranchers and farmers, this means that the owners of the land where their livestock is raised do not use any chemical fertilizers or unnatural additives. This natural practice of raising livestock allows the animals to live a life where they engage in natural behaviors — living outdoors and interacting naturally with their mates.
Sauk-Prairie Grill is extremely proud to offer a complete selection of Niman Ranch beef, pork and lamb products as part of our commitment to serving only the very best ingredients for our fine, culinary creations.
We encourage you to visit the Culinary Partners section of our website to learn more about our other, fine Culinary Partners. Also, for those who wish to learn more about Niman Ranch's premium quality, humanely raised and naturally, vegetarian-fed beef, pork, and lamb; we have provided a link to their website. |
