Murphy Family Ranch LLC

Murphy Family Ranch LLC is a Wagyu cattle breeder in Sonora, CA, in Tuolumne County and the Sierra Nevada foothills near Sacramento. Its operation has grown steadily over more than a decade of breeding, with membership in regional agricultural associations and adherence to health screening for genetic integrity.

Calves are raised in open pasture with regular handling to encourage calm temperaments, and adult cattle graze on seasonal grasses sourced from fields adjacent to the ranch headquarters. The ranch emphasizes low-stress management and rotational grazing to support herd wellness and soil health. Murphy Family Ranch LLC has shared its stock with small-scale farmers seeking consistent records on lineage and performance in marbling tests.

Visitors note the ranch’s low-traffic lanes and shaded water troughs as signs of attentive daily care. Robert Mackey brings decades of ranching experience and works directly with veterinarians to monitor herd health year-round. Local chefs occasionally tour the ranch to learn about grazing practices and meat quality.