The Stone family has been in cattle ranching since 1976. Henry Stone started the business, which grew into a three-way partnership with his sons Scott and Casey.[4] The Stone family is active in many agriculture and beef industry organizations such as California Rangeland Trust,[5] National Cattlemen's Beef Association,[6] and California Cattlemen's Association.[7]
On March 25, 2005, Yolo Land & Cattle Co. placed approximately 6,983 acres into a conservation easement held by California Rangeland Trust,[8] making it the largest conservation easement in Yolo County. The ranch is part of the Blue Ridge Berryessa Natural Area[9] and provides considerable habitat for native plants and wildlife. The conservation agreement will protect the land against development while allowing cattle ranching and innovative stewardship practices to continue.
Yolo Land & Cattle Co. won the 2007 National Environmental Stewardship Award presented by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA).[10][11] The award recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and commitment to improving the grazing ecosystem.
Yolo Land & Cattle Co. sells their grass-fed beef and beef jerky through their website and also sells their beef jerky at many stores in northern California.[12]
The ranch hosted the Warrior Dash Race in 2013. This competition was a mud run obstacle course of 3.43 miles.[13]