“Animal science is what’s taught in college now…It used to be animal husbandry, [meaning] the real relationship it takes to steward and take care of these animals, not just produce pork...the stability that Niman Ranch has provided us in the past 22 years has enabled us to hang on to the farm with really minimal worries,” says Ethan Roberts. “It’s so much less risk than your average producer deals with.” Thank you our partners at Food Tank for sharing Ethan's story and highlighting how important it is to invest in young farmers. Ethan is both a Niman Ranch farmer and former Niman Ranch intern!
Niman Ranch
Food and Beverage Services
Westminster, Co 5,807 followers
We work with family farmers who raise the finest tasting, all-natural meat humanely and sustainably.
About us
Niman Ranch works with a community of over 740 family farmers to produce the finest tasting all-natural pork, beef, lamb and prepared products. Our independent family farmers are committed to sustainable agriculture practices and humane animal care by adhering to strict livestock raising protocols developed with the help of animal welfare expert Dr. Temple Grandin. All our animals are raised outdoors or in deeply bedded pens and are fed a 100% vegetarian diet. They are never given antibiotics or added hormones – ever! Niman Ranch meats are sold in restaurants and natural foods stores across the United States, including places such as Chipotle and Whole Foods Market. For more information, please visit www.nimanranch.com.
- Website
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http://www.nimanranch.com
External link for Niman Ranch
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Westminster, Co
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- Pork, Beef, Lamb, Prepared products (sausages, hams, etc.), Food Service, Retail, Humane Animal Care, Family Farmers, Sustainable Agriculture, and High Quality Meats
Locations
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Primary
1765 West 121st Ave
Suite 400
Westminster, Co 80234, US
Employees at Niman Ranch
Updates
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This week, we joined other hog farmers and pork companies in Washington, DC to share with policymakers why we oppose the highly controversial EATS Act inclusion in the Farm Bill. The EATS Act would roll back California’s Proposition 12, the country’s strongest animal welfare law, and take away economic opportunity for higher-welfare hog farmers. We're particularly grateful to U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (MA-2) and U.S. Representative Jim Costa (CA-21) for meeting with us in person on this important issue. Thanks to our friends at ButcherBox, True Story Foods, Mastodon Farm, Honey Grove Farms and Feathered Acres Farm for using our collective voice to help support both pigs and family farmers. Kelly Hilovsky Alicia Laporte Trisha Zachman Philip Gatto Russ Kremer Patrick Madden McKiernan Flaherty Holly Bice (formerly Gann)
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Hi from booth 220 at the UNFI Fresh Specialty Show at Pier 35 in San Francisco! Ever wanted to try our prosciutto, dinner sausages or Fearless FranksTM? You’re in luck because Sean Flynn, Joseph Coufal, Kyle Klonicki and Natalya Manirko are sampling them all day!
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Come visit our team at the UNFI 2024 Fresh Specialty Show at Pier 35 in San Francisco today! Niman Ranch is the perfect addition to your set for premium humanely and sustainably raised pork, beef and lamb products. #RaisedWithCare #TheFinestTastingMeatInTheWorld
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Last week Niman Ranch hog farmer, Drew Kraft, spoke with the South Dakota Bankers Association about young farmers’ need for working relationships and partnerships with local banks. Along with fellow South Dakota farmers and ranchers, he shared his perspective as an generational independent family farmer raising niche livestock. Ultimately, young and beginning farmers need a chance. On behalf of our community, we thank Drew for advocating for his family and fellow farmer and rancher families across the Midwest.
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Congratulations to our friends at Juniper in San Francisco for winning nearly every award at the recent San Francisco Croissant Competition. We're honored you choose Niman Ranch pork for your famous Cubano croissant which earned a well-deserved "Best Original Creation" award!
A New Bakery Won Nearly Every Award At The SF Croissant Competition
https://secretsanfrancisco.com
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We're honored Chef Michael Rosenthal chose Niman Ranch beef to feature on the menu at his new restaurant concept launch in San Francisco. His steak au poivre features Niman Ranch top sirloin because “The flavor definitely speaks a lot!” Thank you chef Michael Rosenthal for the high compliment and congratulations on your new concept!
La Societe takes a page out of Le Relais de I'Entrecôte's book
sf.eater.com
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Supporting family farms is core to what we do at Niman Ranch. Without our network of independent farmers and ranchers, we wouldn't exist. As agriculture and farming industries continue to consolidate, we proudly support small farmers, giving them an opportunity to raise livestock humanely and sustainably without worrying about the conventional market's volatile prices.
Revitalizing Rural Communities Means Supporting Small Farms – Food Tank
https://foodtank.com
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Just in time for grilling season, Niman Ranch Iberian Duroc long bone pork chops are now available at select Whole Foods Market locations. Thank you to Dejan Alic and Nehemias Benavides for your support and partnership on this launch! This pork is mouthwateringly delicious with incredible marbling and rich flavor, but don’t just take our word for it - our partner Vanessa Gullatte Means and the team at Modern Paradigm Marketing are cooking these beautiful chops in store for consumers to taste.
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This week at the Fancy Food Show, Niman Ranch’s Founding Hog Farmer Paul Willis received the esteemed Specialty Food Association Leadership Award for Sustainability. Paul grew Niman Ranch from his one pasture-based hog farm to a network today of over 600 Certified Humane® independent family farmers and ranchers raising pork, beef and lamb sustainably and with no antibiotics, hormones or crates. Congratulations, Paul! Learn more about the recognition and Paul’s impact here: https://lnkd.in/e8gRaS_8