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8385 Miramar Mall Rd.
Suite 104
Miramar, CA.   92121

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Hey Folks,

 

     If you watch a beef carefully, you will see that they are absolute experts at grass management - far better than us "two legged" types!  

     A cow has an auto-receptor cell structure inside of its teats.  This system detects the bacteria in her calf's mouth while it is suckling on his or her mama. The receptor cells send a message to the Cow's brain, that in turn effect her taste buds, driving her to seek out certain plants that will keep her calf healthy.

     This was a well known fact in the early years of our county, proven in University research in the early 20th century - but the data was discounted because of pasteurization. Any pro-biotic that a Cow might produce for her calf (or a human) is killed off in this process, so the value is lost in the pursuit of almighty "safety".  Those of us that suffer from seasonal allergies and eat true, raw honey from a local beekeeper (or the bee pollen) follow the same theory - it acts as a sort of anti-histamine - and tastes a whole bunch better than the chemical junk we take to cure the seasonal sniffles... 

     When we (as a family) consume raw milk from cows off the pasture next to our house we never (I really mean it) get sick! In fact, I can't remember the last time I had a cold or the flu.

 

Grazing Managment
Grazing Managment

 

     If you click on the imbedded link above, you will find a video that I've posted on YouTube showing one of our Milk Cows (who is "in milk" with a young calf) selectively grazing. This stuff is fascinating to watch! At least for me... I spent a lot of time with beeves, so it's kind of second nature for me, but for you "city folk" who have passed beeves on the side of the road and thought that they were just dumb animals - this might open your eyes a bit to just how awesome a creature they are.

     By the way, from a management perspective, the beeves usually develop a grazing pattern in as little as 72 hours. That means that if they feel it necessary (for the health of their calf) they will revisit the same plant after its first grazing in as little as 72 hours. 

     Well, it doesn't take a genius in horticulture to figure out that plant has not recovered yet, so we must purposely move the cattle to a new (never before grazed) fresh growth.  We do this by calculating their feed usage, then fencing off a grazing space that will supply (only) the feed they need for the duration of the next grazing period - this is done every 24-36 hours on the ranch. This practice promotes grass growth, prevents overgrazing and keeps the cattle at optimal health.

 

     This week we are offering a coupon for 25% off pork shoulder steaks ordered at www.son-riseranch.com

 

Thank you for supporting our ranch.

     

 

Douglas Lindamood

 

Owner

 

SonRise Ranch

 

(858) 909-0945

Our Markets and Warehouse Hours


Visit our warehouse in Miramar
 

(by appointment only) 

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday

Appointments are available from 10 am until 2 pm.  Please call 858-909-0945 for an appointment. Sorry, we do not take walk ins.

 

SonRise Ranch Farmers Market Booth
SonRise Attends the following Farmer's Markets in San Diego County... 
  • Vista (Saturday from 8 to 1) 
  • Little Italy (Saturday 8 to 2) 
  • Leucadia (Sunday from 10 to 2)
  • Hillcrest (Sunday 9 to 2)
  • Encinitas (Wednesday 5 to 8)

  

You can download our latest price lists by clicking here. Please remember to place your order by noon on Friday for delivery to any of our weekend markets.

 

Also, if you see something on one of our fliers that you don't see on our web store - just call or write us... we probably have it, as our online store doesn't feature all our items yet.

 

We fill all our web orders first, before we pack up on Fridays - so if you've had trouble in the past getting something... ordering on our new website will put you at the head of the line.

 

Tips for ordering on the Web

My Rewards 

The SonRise Ranch Store Rewards Program is a great way to earn rewards and save money on products that you regularly purchase with SonRise Ranch. For every dollar you spend, you will receive 5 rewards points. All the points are tracked on our web store, so only purchases made though your Son-RiseRanchStore.com account will be accounted for. If you don't feel comfortable in purchasing through the web store, you can call our office and we can take your order over the phone, and you will receive points for these purchases as well. Points will not be credited for purchases directly at the farmer's market, so be sure to use the web store and order ahead!

 

For each 100 points you earn you can receive $1 in credit towards SonRise Ranch products (to earn 100 points you must spend $20 online). Points are redeemable in 2000 point / $20 increments only. You can receive points for any purchase made through our web store or over the phone (excluding CSA and Quarter Beefs). Your point balance can be checked by logging into your online account under "Other Features > My Rewards".

 

Here's how it works:

 

1. Once you've placed your order and it has shipped, your MyRewards Points will be redeemable for your next purchase. Excludes CSA and Quarter Beef purchases.

 

2. To view your MyRewards, simply go to MyRewards. You can visit this page at any time through your web store account to review your points balance, under "Other Features > My Rewards".

 

3. Enter the total amount (in points) you'd like to redeem below (100 points = $1). Must be redeemed in increments of 2000 points / $20.00.

 

4. Once you click Redeem Now, you are now ready to save on your next purchase. Upon placing your order, your available MyRewards will automatically be deducted from the total purchase amount.

 

5. Purchases made using your MyRewards are ineligible to receive additional points.


25% Off Pork Shoulder Steaks
This coupon is good from now until July 19th at 12 noon and may be redeemed for 25% off pork shoulder steaks purchased from www.son-riseranch.com This offer may not be combined with any other offer. Limit one per customer.

  Enter the coupon code: Grass

Please be sure to add at least one pork shoulder steak to your cart before checkout.
Offer Expires: July 19th, 2013, at noon