Yolo Land & Cattle Co. is located in Yolo County, California, west of Woodland, California, and near the Blue Ridge Mountains of the California Coast Range. This award winning cattle ranch has been operated by the Stone Family since 1976. Their cow-calf operation consists of 700 Black Angus and Hereford/Angus cows.[1][2] The ranch also provides a rustic, rural venue for special events such as weddings, meetings, parties and agricultural group tours.[3]
Description edit
History edit
The Stone family has been in cattle ranching since 1976. Henry Stone started the business, which grew into a three-way partnership with his sons Scott and Casey.[4] The Stone family is active in many agriculture and beef industry organizations such as California Rangeland Trust,[5] National Cattlemen's Beef Association,[6] and California Cattlemen's Association.[7]
Conservation and Stewardship edit
On March 25, 2005, Yolo Land & Cattle Co. placed approximately 6,983 acres into a conservation easement held by California Rangeland Trust,[8] making it the largest conservation easement in Yolo County. The ranch is part of the Blue Ridge Berryessa Natural Area[9] and provides considerable habitat for native plants and wildlife. The conservation agreement will protect the land against development while allowing cattle ranching and innovative stewardship practices to continue.
Yolo Land & Cattle Co. won the 2007 National Environmental Stewardship Award presented by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA).[10][11] The award recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and commitment to improving the grazing ecosystem.
Marketing and Distribution edit
Yolo Land & Cattle Co. sells their grass-fed beef and beef jerky through their website and also sells their beef jerky at many stores in northern California.[12]
Event Venue edit
The ranch hosted the Warrior Dash Race in 2013. This competition was a mud run obstacle course of 3.43 miles.[13]
References edit
- ^ "Our Family Cattle Ranch - Yolo Land & Cattle Co". Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Henry H. "Hank" Stone biography - Yolo Land & Cattle Co". Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Yolo Land & Cattle Co. meeting facilities - Yolo County Visitors Bureau". Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Henry H. "Hank" Stone biography - Yolo Land & Cattle Co". Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Conservation of Yolo Land & Cattle Co. - California Rangeland Trust". Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "California family named National Environmental Stewardship Award winner - National Cattlemen's Beef Association Feb 8, 2008". Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Scott Stone - California Rangeland Trust Emeritus Director". California Rangeland Trust.
- ^ "Conservation of Yolo Land & Cattle Co. - California Rangeland Trust". Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Blue Ridge-Berryessa Natural Area: Private Landowners and Businesses". Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "National Cattlemen's Beef Association has honored top stewards for 17 years via its Environmental Stewardship Award Program - BEEF Magazine Jan 1, 2008". Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "California family named National Environmental Stewardship Award winner - National Cattlemen's Beef Association Feb 8, 2008". Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Yolo Land & Cattle Inc beef jerky sales outlets - Dixon Wiki". Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Warrior Dash Race at Yolo Land & Cattle Co". Retrieved 7 August 2013.