70+ Years In The Making
Avdis Ranch is proud to be the only commercial cattle operation within the city limits of Sacramento, the Farm-to-Fork capital of America. Our cattle are free-range, pasture-raised and 100% grass-fed and finished. We do not feed any hormones, supplements or antibiotics to our animals.
What has become Avdis Ranch was established in 1940 by the Zorbas family in North Sacramento – the area now known as North Natomas. As emigrants from Tripolis, Greece, the Zorbas family raised sheep and cattle in the traditions of their native country, using all-natural, pasture-raised techniques.
In the 1970s and 1980s, the Avdis side of the family slowly took over the cattle and sheep operations of the ranch. Today, Nick Avdis, along with his wife Nikki and two young children, continue the decades-long commitment to ranching in the traditions of the previous generations. They are dedicated to the animals and are committed to the sustainable use of their land.
THE AVDIS RANCH DIFFERENCE
All Beef is Not Created Equal
100% Natural
Avdis Ranch cattle are raised without any hormones, supplements, or feed antibiotics, resulting in beef that is healthier with a natural, fresh flavor.
Pasture-Raised
Avdis Ranch cattle are pasture raised on privately owned land in North Natomas.
Locally Owned & Operated
Since its establishment in the 1940s, what today is Avdis Ranch has operated locally in North Natomas. We are proud to be based in America's Farm-to-Fork capital.
Grass-Fed
Our cattle spend most of the year grazing on seasonal and irrigated pastures, consuming a mixture of wild grass, alfalfa, clovers and other perennial vegetation. When the growing season has passed, we sustain our commitment to natural, hormone and antibiotic-free feeding by providing locally sourced hay to supplement their diets.