Genetics

Purebred Akaushi (Red Wagyu) and American F1 Akaushi; also specialty Black Wagyu; registered foundational genetics (e.g. D&H Rueshaw Jr. and other listed FB-registered sires on genetics page)

About

Family ranch (Janice & Mike Hester; Tyler & Megan Hester) in the Yolo-Solano region raising hormone- and antibiotic-free Akaushi and Black Wagyu with regenerative practices (ranch compost, rotational grazing, spent brewers' grains and surplus farm produce in finishing). Sells ranch-direct 100% Wagyu beef via cattle shares and an online store.

Note: Visits by appointment only. Order via website / Barn2Door store (https://app.barn2door.com/QyR0R). Email: rascalranchfarms@gmail.com. Ranch publishes processing fees paid to butcher separately (~$1.60–$2.00/lb hanging weight) for shares — confirm current pricing and inventory on their store. Specific street city beyond Yolo County not published on main public pages.

Products Available

  • cattle shares (quarter/half/whole)
  • Wagyu beef
  • pasture-raised lamb

Shipping

Local delivery within ~60 miles (greater Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, East Bay / parts of Bay Area) for a small fee; butcher pickup also offered. Not nationwide.

Contact

Website: https://www.rascalranchfarms.com/

Phone: 925-595-3766