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DA-LE RANCH
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Is our meat Grass Fed?,
-Yes, the beef & lamb is 100% grass fed on pasture.
How are our Chickens & Pigs raised? What is their Diet?
-On pasture with lots of sunlight and fresh air. They are fed non-GMO sprouted oats and barely as well as seasonal scrap fruits and veggies.
-NO corn or soy
How do I Pre-Order for pickup at my local Farmer's Market or SD Showroom?
-Simply fill out the submission box or send via email to info.daleranch@gmail.com with a minimum of 24 hours notice (by 8AM on the day prior to pick-up). A pre-order is not a guarantee of availability. Priority is given based on the submission date and time. All products are packaged at an offsite facility. The average weights of each product and the price per pound is provided on our full menu on our website.​
Location Near You
Do I pre-pay for my order?
- No, payment is collected upon pick-up, once the final weights of each item are known.
- Deposit and 10 day notice required for “SO” special order menu items items including bone-in/large roasts, seasonal items (prime ribs, goose, whole duck, whole turkey, etc)
Is a pre-order required?
- No, but it is encouraged. First come first served at all retail locations and items do sell out fast with limited availability.
Hormones / Steroids / Vaccines ?
- No, nor will we be administering any mRNA or Gene Therapy vaccines to our livestock
- No hormones and no antibiotics given to our animals
- No pesticides or herbicides used on our farm, all supplemental feed is non-GMO, glyphosate-free, corn-free, soy-free
- We are not certified organic but our practices are in line.
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Eggs?
- Our eggs are pasture raised, non-GMO, corn-free and soy-free. Due to federal regulations, all eggs must be washed. Some customers personally choose to keep our eggs unrefrigerated for up to two weeks. They will stay fresh when refrigerated for up to two months.
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What is the meat washed with?
- Our beef and lamb are washed with water only. Our pork and poultry are washed in water and vinegar. No preservatives or chemical washes are used during processing.
Can I pick up from the farm?
-NO: We are not open to the public at the farm. Our farm is in rural area, without city amenities like a paved road, public water, cable or ample access to lots of power. We can not store freezers and fridges full of meats with our low power resources. Once we take animals to butcher they are sent down fresh every week to our distribution center in
San Diego.
Where is the ranch located?
- In riverside county, west of the I15 freeway, in the foothills of Lake Elsinore southern CA.
Can I visit the ranch?
-Yes with an appointment at one of our designated tours ONLY. (about twice per year)
Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social for dates / announcement.
What is a CSA?
- Community Supported Agriculture. Your CSA membership helps the farm balance animal production throughout the year, ensuring that plenty of farm-fresh , GMO/Steroid/Hormone Free meat is always available for everyone. Inquire more details by speaking with a local rep near you."Where to Find Us"
What is the average hanging weight of a steer + What do you get?
-Misc cuts of Steaks, Roasts, Ribs, Stew, Bones, fat..etc.
- Full: 600-1100#lbs
-1/2: 300-500#lbs
- 1/4: 150-300#lbs
Can I order a CSA or Whole animal online?
-YES, email or fill out our submission box for further instructions. A payment is taken up front and balance due upon pickup.
Is our meat aged?
-No
Is our meat low Histamine?
- Yes. We process our fresh meat weekly. Any cuts not kept fresh meat is frozen to preserve freshness. All our ground meats are frozen immediately upon harvesting.
What is fresh versus frozen?
Our weekly inventory varies. We cannot guarantee select fresh items every week. You must visit us in person to see what is available fresh versus frozen.
How long will it last fresh?
- Raw poultry and pork will last in the fridge for ~3-4 days. Raw beef and lamb will last for ~7 days in the fridge.
(from harvest or day of thawing)
Shipping & Delivery?
- NO we are not offering shipping or delivery at this time.
How are we ethical + sustainable?
-Without confined spaces, our open pastures, the animals receive lots of Vitamin D (sun)
we pride ourselves on humanely treated animals.
- By reducing, reusing & recycling we lower our carbon footprint!
A few ways we practice what we preach:
-No wasted paper! Flyers/brochures are so early 2000's! Our mobile/tablet and desktop friendly website gives all the information without cutting any unnecessary trees!
-We recycle egg cartons! Return your old dozen cases at one of our multiple market locations.
-Local farmers/co-ops/breweries give us yummy damaged fruits/veggies/oats to repurpose back to our pigs & chickens!
Are you certified organic?
-Although not "certified" we practice clean growing methods, keeping animal health and welfare in perspective: we believe that "a happy animal is a tasty animal!" Once you try our meats and eggs you'll be glad you did, and find that taste makes the difference!
REFUNDS:
- We do not issue payment refunds. All unsatisfactory items are gladly replaced at equal value or in-house credit only. If you purchased a product and were less than satisfied please return the item, return the packaging (label) or at minimum provide a picture of the item of which you are seeking credit for. For any and all questions, comments or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
info.daleranch@gmail.com
Do you also offer?
-NO: Worms, Fish, Elk, Bison, Deer, Dove, Pidgin, Alligator or other live stock NOT listed on our menu.
Do you sell cheese or other dairy?
- NO: Steer do not produce the same milk as dairy cows and with lots off offspring, mothers need all their milk they can serve!
Why do I need to email for contacting the ranch?
-There are issues with old phone line equipment in our rural area, we get poor cell reception on the farm. We cannot rely on picking up 100% of the messages, therefore, have discontinued accepting them.
Still not answering your questions fully? Reach out to us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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