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OUR MISSION

We are the Heffernan Family and we are proud to be stewards of the land at Sharps Gulch Ranch. With farming in our blood from generations paste, we are raising livestock and our children as naturally as we can in the California sunshine.

We like doing things the hard way.

We believe in muddy boots, calloused hands, and nurturing our land and livestock through dedication and hard work. We believe that healthy animals live in big spaces with lots of sunshine and don’t need extra hormones, chemicals, or antibiotics.

We believe that food should tell a story, and we are thrilled to share ours with you.

 Why Five Marys?

  • We believe in selling only the finest meat, and the finest meat comes from animals and land that are well cared for. Our Black Angus cattle, Navajo Churro lambs, and Berkshire heritage pigs live on our green pastures and hills rich in minerals and with plenty of sunshine and fresh Northern California mountain air. 

  • Our meat is never treated with antibiotics or hormones. Our beef is finished on pasture grass and steam-flaked barley (barley is always GMO-free). You can experience the difference in the taste of our beef, lamb, and pork because of the extra effort we make to ensure the health and ethical standard of our pasture-raised meat. We raise our own cattle, pork and lamb right here on our ranch and work with our in-laws ranch and trusted ranches with the same standards we have as we grow our customer base. We know trust is the most important thing for our valued customers - and we take that very seriously!

  • We raise our animals with your family and your dinner table in mind, just as we would for our own family. We take extra steps and go the extra mile to provide the highest level of care and diligence, even after our animals have left our farm. Our beef, pork, and lamb are harvested right on the ranch under USDA inspection in a Temple Grandin designed facility processed at our own first class USDA process, cut, and wrap facility - Five Marys Custom Meat Co - and each cut has complete traceability to our animals. Our beef cuts are all dry-aged for tenderness and flavor you won't find many places other than the premier steakhouses. 

  • Not only do we strive to bring the finest meat to your table, we want you to know the real story behind it, too. You should know just where your food comes from and trust your rancher. We share our story, our days and our ranching methods transparently everyday on social media, our website and talking directly to our customers.

    Find us on Instagram (@fivemarys), subscribe to our email lists (below!), and come along on our journey so you can see more than a glimpse into life at Five Marys Farms in the mountains of far Northern California.

    Additionally, our Farm Store and great staff are only a call away, willing to help with any needs or questions you might have while doing business with us. (530-468-4001 info@fivemarys.com)

  • The only way to do things well - is to do them right from start to finish. Our family are out there working diligently day after day to care for our animals and raise premium quality meats fit to feed your family. It’s not easy…. but it’s worth it.

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