LOCATED IN COLUMBIA, CA
REGENERATIVE
ETHICAL
PASTURE RAISED
CALIFORNIA BERKSHIRE
WE BELIEVE…
At Sweet Water Farm & Ranch Co., we believe in a better way to raise food.
Everyone deserves access to healthy, nutrient-dense food — and that starts with how it's produced. Our commitment to compassion and ethics means our livestock are raised in natural, spacious environments, which not only honors their well-being but directly improves the quality of our products.
These values shape everything we do. From our regenerative land practices to the care we take in every cut, we’re focused on producing exceptional food today — and preserving the land and resources that will feed generations to come.
ABOUT US
Rooted in Family. Driven by Purpose. Committed to Excellence.
Founded in 2017 by Michael, Sam, and Jack Santry, Sweet Water Farm & Ranch Co. is a family-run regenerative ranch in California’s Central Sierras. As a father-and-sons team, we are deeply connected to the land and guided by a shared commitment to raising animals with care, respect, and intention.
Every decision we make — from rotational grazing to animal welfare — is grounded in stewardship. We believe that exceptional food begins with responsible, hands-on practices. By raising our own food, we stay closely tied to the earth, our family, and the broader community we serve. This lifestyle has shaped our philosophy: to produce California Berkshire — a premium, heritage-quality product — while leaving the land better than we found it.
At Sweet Water, we don’t chase shortcuts. We follow the rhythms of nature, value hard work, and believe that integrity at the source creates excellence on the plate. For chefs who understand that extraordinary dishes begin with exceptional ingredients, we’re honored to be a trusted partner in your kitchen.
ABOUT OUR CALIFORNIA RANCH
A Regenerative Ranch Rooted in Integrity
Nestled on 40 acres in the Sierra foothills near Columbia, California, Sweet Water Farm & Ranch Co. is both a working ranch and a multi-generational family home. Three generations of the Santry family live on-site, caring daily for our pigs, horses, goats, and chickens. Every decision we make reflects a simple truth: the food we raise is the food we feed our own family.
Each spring, we cultivate heirloom corn, carrots, squash, pumpkins, onions, and garlic — providing nutrient-rich, chemical-free fodder for our animals and our table through the winter. Our regenerative forage and land management practices are designed to heal the land, enhance biodiversity, and ensure the long-term resilience of our ranch. We also steward our own beehives to support pollination and partner with a local beekeeper to offer raw, unfiltered honey alongside our signature California Berkshire.
This is not industrial agriculture — it’s a hands-on, principled approach to raising food with purpose. For chefs, grocers, and consumers who value transparency, terroir, and tradition, we’re honored to be your trusted source for ingredients that respect both the land and the plate.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
WHAT WE DO
Naturally Cured. Purposefully Raised.
At Sweet Water Farm & Ranch Co., we take pride in producing hickory-smoked products that are naturally cured — using no artificial preservatives or synthetic nitrates. Our clean curing process includes only celery powder, cherry powder, brown sugar, water, and sea salt, resulting in deep, authentic flavor that reflects our commitment to honest food.
“I thank you for the seeds… Too old to plant trees for my own gratification, I shall do it for my posterity.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Everything we do is guided by a long-term vision — to leave the land better than we found it and nourish our community with integrity:
Regenerative Agriculture – Healing soil and ecosystems through rotational grazing and land stewardship
No Hormones or Antibiotics – Ever. Just healthy animals raised the right way
Natural Feed Practices – Grounded in what we grow and what nature provides
This is California Berkshire — raised with intention, packaged with care, and delivered from our ranch to your kitchen.
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