Seacross Ranch

Discover Seacross Ranch: home to healthy, happy Red Angus cows raised on Montana’s native grasses, producing premium grass-fed beef with a commitment to sustainability and animal welfare.
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Quick Stats
Location:
Lodge Grass
,
Montana
Family owned and operated
Veteran owned
Regenerative Practices
Sells direct-to-consumer
business Members
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Introduction

Seacross Ranch is dedicated to producing high-quality, grass-fed, sustainably-raised, hormone and antibiotic-free Red Angus beef. The ranch is located in a peaceful valley in Montana, where cows live their entire lives grazing on native grasses, resulting in healthier, tastier beef.

Animal Welfare and Product Quality

At Seacross Ranch, the cows are raised with humane, on-site processing, ensuring they experience no end-of-life stress from transportation or unfamiliar environments. This commitment to animal welfare results in nutritious, complete protein that consumers can feel good about.

Regenerative Ranching Practices

Seacross Ranch employs award-winning regenerative ranching practices that enhance biodiversity, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce environmental impact. The ranch covers 6,500 acres of both deeded and leased land within the Crow Reservation and is certified as a conservation ranch by Montana Audubon.

Ownership and Management

Owners Mickey Steward and Randall Shinn have over 35 years of experience operating sustainable ranches. They prioritize end-to-end production, from nurturing calves to humane harvesting, ensuring that healthy ecosystems lead to high-quality beef.

Sustainable Ranching

For over 30 years, Seacross Ranch has focused on improving the nutritional quality of their pastures and implementing range management practices. Their holistic herd and land management methods have earned them recognition and awards in the industry.

Transparency in Beef Production

Seacross Ranch acknowledges the conflicting information surrounding meat consumption and focuses on transparency. They emphasize that their cows, land, and community thrive through sustainable practices, producing the most nutritious beef possible.

Unique Aspects of Seacross Ranch

Seacross Ranch is an Audubon-certified Conservation Ranch, meeting rigorous standards for habitat management and animal welfare. Their practices include:

  • Year-round grazing methods that improve soil nutrient cycling and biodiversity
  • Ending the lives of cows on-site, minimizing stress and enhancing beef quality
  • Protecting creeks and streams, improving local wildlife habitats

Mission and Vision

Mission

To produce high-quality protein from happy animals and healthy land.

Vision

To provide nutritious and flavorful food through sustainable land management, animal welfare, and community partnerships.

Seacross Beef Characteristics

Seacross Ranch's Red Angus cows are:

  • Raised and finished on native Montana grasses
  • Free from growth hormones
  • Ethically and humanely processed on-site

Conclusion

Seacross Ranch is committed to providing a healthy, delicious alternative to conventional beef. They invite consumers to taste the difference and support sustainable ranching practices. Buy better beef.

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