Barites Veteran Ranch

Barites Veteran Ranch raises miniature cattle in Norco, California, in the Inland Empire region east of Los Angeles. Founded and led by Vanessa Brito, the ranch operates as a nonprofit with a mission built around regenerative agriculture and veteran wellness.

The cattle program prioritizes healthy, sustainable bloodlines, and the ranch actively works to screen against chondrodysplasia — a form of dwarfism that can cause deformities or birth complications in miniature breeds. Calves are weaned and trained on-site before moving to their new homes, and buyers are encouraged to learn each animal's lineage, genetics, and care requirements before taking one home. Those seeking miniature cattle for sale in California will find a program grounded in hands-on husbandry and practical animal management.

Beyond the cattle, the ranch integrates livestock work into a broader mission of teaching veterans regenerative farming skills. Programs include equine therapy, gardening, chicken raising, and instruction in soil health, all offered free of charge to veterans and first responders. The herd itself — which also includes sheep, horses, pigs, goats, ducks, and chickens — serves as both a working farm and a training environment where veterans can learn to start their own homesteads.

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