At Prather Ranch, our unwavering commitment to excellence and sustainable practices has garnered recognition and acclaim within the industry. We are honored to have received numerous awards and accolades that highlight our dedication to quality, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship. These prestigious recognitions are a testament to our ongoing efforts in providing sustainably-raised beef, upholding the highest standards of ranching practices, and contributing to the well-being of our local community. We take great pride in these honors, and they serve as a constant reminder of our commitment to producing exceptional beef while preserving the natural resources we depend on. Below is a list of some of the notable awards and recognitions that Prather Ranch has received throughout our journey.
The Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award
Awarded by the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers for Jim and Mary Rickert and the Prather Ranch and their service to California agriculture.
Released 4/7/2016
Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award
Awarded by California EPA and the State of California. Vertically Integrated Cow/Calf Beef Business & Branded Beef Product Minimizing Waste from Animal Products while Protecting the Environment
Released 1/19/2016
California Leopold Conservation Award
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and the Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce Prather Ranch as the recipient of the prestigious 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award.
Released 11/18/15
Prather Ranch Makes Appearance on the NAT GEO Channel
Inside: Secret America to air on July 31, 2013.
Released 7/16/2013
California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
Mary Rickert will serve as the Range/Livestock Representative.
Released April 2013
The American Society of Farm Managers and rural Appraiser (ASFMRA)
The American Society of Farm Managers and rural Appraiser (ASFMRA) announced S. James Rickert, AFA, ARA, of Fall River Mills, California, as their new President-elect during their recent Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Released 11/14/2013
Ravenous – A Food Lover’s Journey from Obsession to Freedom
The American Society of Farm Managers and rural Appraiser (ASFMRA) announced S. James Rickert, AFA, ARA, of Fall River Mills, California, as their new President-elect during their recent Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Published 6/1/2011
Jolley: Five minutes with Mary Rickert, Prather Ranch – Certified Humane
You wouldn’t think a place as forthright and upstanding as the Prather Ranch would need a third party audit but when they started talking about how they ran their Northern California cattle business, an outside voice was a definite asset. Their buying public included some very sophisticated but wary San Francisco area foodies. I’m sure they wanted to believe but verification from that disinterested third party couldn’t hurt.
Released 2/7/2011
Integrated pest management (IPM) is an approach to managing pests that combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. The Department of Pesticide Regulation’s IPM awards identify leaders in adopting techniques that increase the benefits and reduce the risks of pest control.
Released 3/22/2010
The Butcher and the Vegetarian
After a vegetarian childhood filled with alfalfa sprouts, Tara finds herself challenged—by ill health that has her doctor ordering her to eat meat, and by a butcher who dares her to cook her way through his meat counter.
Released February 2010
CBCIA Outstanding Seedstock and Commercial Producer of the Year Awards
Each year, CBCIA accepts applications for the CBCIA Outstanding Seedstock and Commercial Producer of the Year Awards. These awards recognize progressive beef cattle breeders who use practical, scientifically accepted selection and management methods and integrate them into successful ranching operations.
Released April 2009
