PT Ranch

What PT Ranch does

PT Ranch is a privately held, family-operated regenerative ranch located at 1605 Cook Road in Ione, California, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada gold country. Founded by Emily Taylor and Ned Taylor on ancestral family land, the ranch produces pasture-raised heritage meats including Berkshire/Hampshire/Duroc cross pork, Dorper lamb, Freedom Ranger chicken, and Broad Breasted White turkeys, alongside estate-pressed extra virgin olive oil from Picholine, Leccino, and Fratoio olives. The operation is differentiated by its Ecological Outcome Verified (EOV) certification and Land to Market Verified status from the Savory Institute, supported by a 10-year transect monitoring program tracking biodiversity, soil health, and quantified carbon sequestration outcomes (398 tons sequestered, 1,400 tons compost spread).

The business operates a diversified multi-channel revenue model spanning direct-to-consumer online sales, an on-site farm stand, B2B wholesale distribution to restaurants and retailers, event venue rentals (The Rangeland, Casa Vieja, The Foaling Barn), an Airbnb farm stay (Casa Vieja, sleeps 10), fully catered corporate retreats, and educational school tours. With 1-10 employees, the operation is lean and family-run, with day-to-day livestock and garden management handled by Alejandro Chavez. No external institutional investment is indicated; ownership rests with the Taylor family and Molly Taylor serves as an advisor focused on scaling climate-smart agriculture and healthy soils projects.

The company's underlying technology consists of regenerative agriculture practices (holistic grazing management, rotational pasture systems, heritage breed selection) combined with verified ecological monitoring through the Savory Institute partnership. Revenue mechanics are transactional across all channels, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The primary customer segments are wholesale buyers (restaurants and retailers seeking verified regenerative proteins) and direct consumers (health-conscious individuals purchasing seasonal meat and olive oil), with secondary segments comprising event guests and corporate retreat organizers.

Name

PT Ranch

Legal name

PT Ranch

Website

https://ptranch.co

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PT Ranch is a family-operated regenerative ranch in Ione, California, producing EOV-certified pasture-raised heritage meats (pork, lamb, chicken, turkey) and extra virgin olive oil. It serves direct consumers, wholesale buyers, and event/retreat guests through farm stand, online, wholesale, venue, and Airbnb channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pasture-Raised Regenerative Meats

NAICS

Hog and Pig Farming (11221), Sheep and Goat Farming (1124), Hog and Pig Farming (112210)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage/Specialty Breed Hog Farming (AFAEAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organic & Pasture-Raised Hog Farming (AFAEAEAI)

Keywords

• Regenerative agriculture
• Pasture-raised meats
• Heritage pork
• Sustainable ranching
• Farm stays

Headquarters

HQ city

Ione

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Meat Sales: PT Ranch sells pasture-raised heritage pork, Dorper lamb, Freedom Ranger chicken, and Broad Breasted White turkeys directly to consumers through online orders and their farm stand
2. Wholesale Meat Distribution: B2B wholesale distribution of ranch products including heritage pork, lamb, chicken, and olive oil to restaurants and retailers
3. Ranch Events and Venues: Revenue from hosting micro-weddings, special events, and chef dinners at venues including The Rangeland, Casa Vieja, and The Foaling Barn
4. Farm Stays and Retreats: Income from Casa Vieja Airbnb rental (3 bedrooms, sleeps 10) and fully catered corporate retreats with overnight accommodations
5. Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Sales of blended Picholine, Leccino and Fratoio olives pressed into olive oil, sold wholesale

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PT Ranch produces and sells regeneratively-raised, pasture-raised meats including heritage pork (Berkshire, Hampshire, Duroc crosses), grass-fed Dorper lamb, Freedom Ranger chicken, and Broad Breasted White turkey, alongside estate-pressed extra virgin olive oil. It also operates a hospitality and events business that includes the Casa Vieja vacation rental, a fully catered corporate retreat space, three event venues (The Rangeland, Casa Vieja, The Foaling Barn), and educational school tours of the ranch.

Product overview

PT Ranch is a regenerative pastured ranch operation offering a portfolio of pasture-raised meat products including Heritage Pork (Berkshire, Hampshire, Duroc crosses), Dorper Lamb, Freedom Ranger Chicken, and Broad Breasted White Turkeys, complemented by Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil. These core products are sold through three sales channels: the Farm Stand (on-site retail), Wholesale (B2B), and Online Shop (e-commerce). Additionally, PT Ranch operates a venues and hospitality business hosting events at The Rangeland, Casa Vieja, and The Foaling Barn, with overnight accommodations available at Casa Vieja and the Retreat Space, plus educational School Tours of the ranch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heritage Pork Pasture-raised heritage pork from Berkshire, Hampshire, and Duroc crossbreeds, available year-round, fed organic Non-GMO feed, raised on regenerative pasture as part of the EOV-verified program.
• Dorper Lamb Grass-fed, grass-finished Dorper lamb raised on regenerative pastures at PT Ranch.
• Freedom Ranger Chicken Slower-growing Freedom Ranger chicken breed rotated daily on pasture, with lower saturated fat and higher Omega-3 content, raised antibiotic-free.
• Broad Breasted White Turkey Pasture-raised Broad Breasted White turkeys available seasonally every November from PT Ranch's regenerative pastures.
• Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil pressed from estate-grown Picholine, Leccino, and Fratoio olives on PT Ranch, producing a buttery and spicy flavor profile and sold both at retail and wholesale.
• Casa Vieja Vacation Rental A renovated 1850s country-chic farmhouse with 3 bedrooms (sleeps 10) and 3 bathrooms, offered as an Airbnb short-term rental with sweeping ranch views and kid-friendly amenities.
• The Rangeland Event Venue Outdoor event venue in the foothills of California's gold country near Ione, set against an epic landscape, suited for larger gatherings with a capacity of 50 persons.
• Casa Vieja Event Venue Event venue centered on a historic 1849 farmhouse surrounded by green lawn, perennial gardens, and pastoral views, used for elegant celebrations.
• The Foaling Barn Event Venue 150-year-old rustically elegant barn positioned as an intimate indoor event venue with capacity of 50 persons.
• Corporate Retreat Space Fully catered retreat facility with internet, meeting spaces, overnight accommodations, and ranch activities for team retreats and corporate groups.
• School Tours Educational tours of PT Ranch's regenerative pasture-raised operations in the foothills of California's gold country, offered to school groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 398 tons of carbon sequestered (equivalent to taking 88 cars off the road for a year)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Savory InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPT Ranch works with the Savory Institute to collect forage, soil samples, and design long-term transects to capture ecosystem change. The partnership involves annual EOV monitoring and 10-year tracking of soil health and biodiversity improvements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Belcampo: California-based regenerative pasture-raised meat company operating its own ranch, restaurants, and butcher shops with heritage breeds. Highly comparable to PT Ranch in regenerative positioning, multi-channel distribution, and on-site hospitality.
• White Oak Pastures: Georgia-based regenerative pasture-raised livestock operation raising multiple species (cattle, poultry, pigs) with EOV verification and on-farm lodging/events. Comparable in species diversification, regenerative certification, and combined agriculture + hospitality model.
• Marin Sun Farms: Northern California pasture-raised meat company raising cattle, sheep, and pigs on regenerative grasslands with wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. Comparable in California location, regenerative practices, and species mix.
• Primal Pastures: Southern California family-run regenerative pasture-raised meat brand selling heritage-breed poultry, pork, and beef direct-to-consumer and wholesale. Comparable in family ownership, regenerative positioning, multi-species pasture-raised production, and DTC-plus-wholesale model.

Emerging players

• Force of Nature: Regenerative meat brand sourcing from a coalition of certified regenerative ranches and selling via DTC and wholesale. Comparable in regenerative positioning and channel mix, though it is a brand aggregator rather than a single-ranch operator.
• Crowd Cow: Direct-to-consumer marketplace connecting consumers with small regenerative and pasture-raised ranches for meat delivery. Comparable in regenerative/small-ranch curation and DTC meat model, though it is a marketplace rather than a ranch operator.
• Tender Belly: Heritage Berkshire pork brand selling pasture-raised pork direct-to-consumer and to restaurants. Comparable in heritage Berkshire pork focus and premium DTC positioning, though narrower product line.
• Cooks Venture: Pasture-raised heritage poultry (and pork) company with regenerative and slow-growth breed focus, selling DTC and wholesale. Comparable in slower-growing heritage poultry, regenerative claims, and multi-channel distribution.
• Joyce Farms: North Carolina-based heritage-breed pasture-raised poultry, pork, and beef producer focused on restaurants and specialty retail. Comparable in heritage-breed emphasis and foodservice/wholesale channel strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Niman Ranch: Nationwide leader in humanely-raised, pasture-based heritage meats (pork, beef, lamb) distributed through wholesale and retail. Comparable in heritage pork focus and sustainable/regenerative claim, but operates at significantly larger scale with a network of partner farms.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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