In 1847 Louis Graff immigrated to Texas and was one of the original settlers in Castroville. From that point, to the current 6th generation, 7A Ranch Heritage Beef cattle have been raised naturally without the use of synthetic growth hormones or antibiotics.
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hrough the implementation of rotational grazing, our herd is always on fresh healthy grass, thereby producing a healthy animal. The cattle are never placed in a feedlot situation but are supplemented in the pasture environment. We personally grind and mix all of our cattle’s feed on our ranch. Whenever possible we use grain and forages produced on our farm so we can be assured of its quality. We use no herbicides or pesticides on our land. We feel a biologically diverse environment will take care of itself. Our fertilizers match the compounds naturally occurring in our soils. The use of fish emulsion and blackstrap molasses is the backbone of our nutrient applications. Crop rotations and the use of legumes greatly enhance the biodiversity of our croplands.
Our beef is processed in a government inspected plant after aging in the butcher’s cooler for 20 days. The meat is then hard frozen for your future enjoyment. Over the past year we have developed a lean beef smoked sausage using a family recipe from past generations. The preservatives MSG, nitrates and nitrites are not found in our lean sausage. The same end result can be achieved by freezing our sausage. We use our own quality beef, omitting all binders, fillers, and organ meats, thereby providing our consumers with a delicious and healthy sausage.
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545 Private Road 4420 / Hondo, Texas 78861 / 1-830-741-8501 / Fax 1-830-741-8464
