Scott River Ranch

Rating
Product offerings	Retail cuts, ground, dry aged
Website	www.facebook.com/scottriverranch/
Market area	Farm direct, shipped, locally in CA
Location	Etna, CA
Participated in Survey?	No
Total Score	665

This brand did not participate in Cornucopia’s survey. They say: “Our beef is USDA certified start to finish, and dry aged for 21+ days. This allows natural enzymes to tenderize the meat, and give it the delicious flavor which our parents and grandparents once enjoyed. It is then vacuum packed and frozen. Our beef is available for local deliveries, pick up, and we ship FedEx two day air. We are happy to assist you with your beef purchase, and answer any questions you may have.”

Cornucopia’s investigation found some information about this brand and associated farming practices, but was not able to confirm everything due to the brand owners not participating in our survey. If you are familiar with this brand we encourage you contact the brand owners and ask for them to participate in Cornucopia’s research.

Criteria	Points	Comment
TOTAL (possible score is 1100)	665	4-Steak
Farms that participated in Cornucopia’s research providing full transparency receive the most points. Transparency and Disclosure	50	Did not participate; investigation found some information
Family farms and farmer cooperatives that market their own beef receive the most points. Corporations that do not directly produce any beef receive the fewest points. Ownership History	90	Family-owned ranch
Beef sourced from a single operation receives the most points. Beef of unclear origins and/or with poor oversight receives the fewest points. Beef Supply	90	Likely single-farm/ranch source
Farms that are 100% certified organic receive the most points, farms/brands that are split conventional and organic receive fewer points. Commitment to Organics	80	Appears committed to organic label, but did not participate, can't confirm
This category is non-scoring and provided for information purposes. Organic Certifier		OTCO
Animal Welfare Approved, Real Organic Project, and Biodynamic certifications receive the most bonus points. Producers are not penalized for not having additional certifications beyond organic. Other Labels and Standards	0	Unknown
100% grass-fed and finished or cattle finished with site-grown supplement receives the most points. Cattle finished exclusively in a feedlot receive the fewest points. Beef Finishing	80	Exceeds minimum requirements, produces grass finished beef
Points are awarded for quantity of time cattle are on pasture above and beyond what the USDA requires, and for the quality and care of the pasture. Pasture and Grazing Management	75	Indication of good pasturing practices, and confirmed meeting organic minimum
Brands that closely monitor and manage for health of soil, native species, and water quality receive the most points. Environmental Stewardship	50	Indication of some land stewardship, land has conservation easement
Cattle finished on pasture or on feed that is grown on-farm or procured locally receive the most points. Feed of unknown origin, or known to be imported, receives the fewest points. Feed Sourcing	75	Produces the majority of feed, including grain
Lower cull and death rates recieve more points. Cull and Death Rates	0	Unknown
More points are given for greater frequency of contact and close management with cattle and closed herds. Oversight	75	Evidence of good oversight, appears closed herd
Brands may receive extra credit for above and beyond transparency, or special practices not otherwise covered in the scorecard (see description for an explanation). Extra credit	0	None