Long Meadow Ranch Cattle Co. LLC

Long Meadow Ranch Cattle Co. LLC is a Highland cattle breeder in Helena, CA, serving Napa County and the Bay Area near San Francisco. With more than two decades raising stock under American Highland Cattle Association standards, the ranch conducts routine health testing and participates in registry programs.

Its cattle spend each season on rotational pasture, fostering resilience and natural foraging behavior. The family farm philosophy emphasizes low-stress handling and early socialization, so calves grow accustomed to people from their first days. A recent visitor noted the calm temperament and sturdy build of the herd, reflecting the ranch’s steady focus on heritage traits. Each animal is paired with pasture suited to its lineage and sheltered in a timber barn that dates to the property’s nineteenth-century origins. The ranch maintains detailed pedigrees for every calf, ensuring transparency in breeding histories and long-term herd health.