M-3 Ranch

M-3 Ranch, Scottish Highland cattle, Clyde, NC, lies in Haywood County and the Blue Ridge near Asheville. Robert and Arra Mae Matheison follow breed council guidelines and maintain genetic health screenings through recognized registry programs.

Calves graze year round on managed pasture and are introduced to gentle handling routines from birth to promote calm temperaments. The family-run operation emphasizes low-stress husbandry and offers herd tours by appointment to share traditional ranch practices. Their Scottish Highland cattle are known for hardiness in mountain climates and rich, flavorful beef qualities valued by local chefs and culinary professionals. Over multiple seasons they have developed breeding lines focused on maternal health and calf vigor, resulting in herds that adapt readily to changing pastures. Their beef appears at area farmers markets under labels that highlight rotational grazing and minimal supplemental feed to ensure sustainable stewardship. The ranch blends modern stewardship with time-honored ranching traditions.