Knowing where your food comes from matters. When it comes to beef, we believe families should be able to ask questions and get straight answers—not just about the cut of meat in the package, but about the farm, the animals, and the people behind it.
Where was the animal raised? What was it fed? Where was it processed? And who stands behind the product?
At Royal Family Farming, those questions are a big part of why we share our farm and the way we work. Based in Royal City, Washington, our family farming operation brings together cattle, dairy, crops, orchards, and soil as part of a larger agricultural system. Through Royal Ranch, we offer Washington-raised beef with an emphasis on responsible farming, transparency, and quality our customers can feel good about bringing home.
What Does Local Beef Mean to Us?
“Local” can mean different things depending on where you live and how food is marketed. For us, it means being specific about where our beef comes from and how it is raised, rather than simply putting the word local on a package. Our cattle are raised in Washington, with pasture throughout our region.When it comes time for processing, our beef goes to Royal Pack, a federally inspected meat-processing facility in Basin City, Washington. Having a connection to the processing side of the business is important to us. It allows us to stay connected to another part of the food chain and gives our customers a clearer picture of where their beef comes from.We believe purchasing local goods should mean more than recognizing a name or a logo. It should mean having an opportunity to learn about the farm and ask questions about the food you're bringing home.
What Do Our Cattle Eat?
Our cattle graze on grass, but we don't describe our standard Royal Ranch beef as 100% grass-fed because their diet also includes a carefully formulated ration made with crops, grains, and other feed ingredients, including crops grown within our family's farming system.Rather than treating cattle, crops, and soil as completely separate parts of the farm, we're continually working to understand how they can support one another. It's one way we think about making the most of the resources we have and be thoughtful about them.
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Is Royal Ranch Beef USDA Inspected?
Yes. Royal Ranch beef is processed at Royal Pack, a federally inspected cattle slaughter and meat-processing facility in central Washington. Federal inspection provides oversight related to meat safety, wholesomeness, and labeling. It's an important part of the process that beef meets the applicable federal requirements.Is Royal Ranch Beef Grass-Fed?
Our cattle graze on grass, but their diet isn't limited exclusively to grass.We think that distinction matters because terms such as “grass-fed,” “pasture-raised,” and “grain-finished” can be confusing when you see them on a package. They describe different aspects of how cattle are raised and fed, and they don't always tell the whole story on their own. Our approach combines grazing with a formulated diet designed around cattle nutrition and the feed resources available within our farming system. We believe it's more helpful to explain what our cattle actually eat than to rely on a label to tell the whole story.For us, transparency means being clear about our practices so customers can make informed choices about the beef they buy.Does Local Beef Taste Different?
At the end of the day, farming practices still have to produce something people enjoy eating. Quality matters, and that includes what's on the plate.Our approach to genetics, animal nutrition, and finishing is designed with beef quality in mind, including the marbling and flavor our customers expect from Royal Ranch. Our beef is also dry-aged before reaching customers.Whether you're picking up ground beef for Tuesday-night tacos, planning a family dinner, or saving ribeyes and filet mignon for a special occasion, we believe the eating experience matters just as much as the story behind the food.We want our customers to feel good about both.Questions Worth Asking About Your Beef
Whether you buy beef from Royal Ranch, another local farmer, or your grocery store, we think it's worth asking a dew simple questions:From Our Farm to Your Table
Choosing local beef doesn't have to be complicated. Ask questions, learn how the cattle are raised, understand the labels, and get to know the farm behind the product.
At Royal Family Farming, we're proud to be part of Washington agriculture and to offer Royal Ranch beef to families who want to know more about where their food comes from.For us, it comes back to something simple: being open about how we farm, taking pride in what we produce, and helping our customers feel more connected to the food on their table.
From Our Farm to Your Table
Choosing local beef doesn't have to be complicated. Ask questions, learn how the cattle are raised, understand the labels, and get to know the farm behind the product.
For Washington families who value knowing where their food comes from, Royal Family Farming offers another option: beef with a local story, a family behind it, and a farm you can actually put on the map.
