FAQ
Is there curbside pickup for Siskiyou county residents?
For customers who wish to pick up at our ranch in Fort Jones, please submit your order via email to orders@marblemountainmeats.com After your order has been processed we will reach out to you to set up a pick up time.
What is Akaushi?
Akaushi means ‘red cow’ in Japanese and is one of the four breeds of wagyu in Japan used for beef production. Akaushi are characterized as a horned breed that are light brown in color and have a mild temperament. Akaushi are predominantly raised in the southern Japan and are less common than the Kuroge Washu or ‘black cow’.
Where does your Akaushi beef come from? Is it imported?
Our bulls are purebred Akaushi and are descended from a herd of Akaushi cattle that were imported from Japan to the United States a few decades ago. The meat we sell comes from our herd of Akaushi cattle which we own and care for on our ranch in Northern California.
Do you use growth hormones on your animals?
We do not use growth hormones on our animals. Our family is opposed to the use of hormones on animals. Our family eats the same beef that we sell to our customers, so we take the safety and health of our herd very seriously!
Do you use antibiotics on your animals?
When it is necessary. The health and well being of our animals are of upmost importance to us and we feel a moral obligation give our animals the best care possible. We consider it animal cruelty to not give proper medical attention to sick or injured animals. We only administer antibiotics to cattle that are sick, we do not us antibiotics as a preventive measure. We follow the Beef Quality Assurance procedures to insure safe standards and practices.
Are your cattle grass fed?
Our herd is pasture raised. On our ranch we use pasture rotation to feed our cattle throughout the year. Our cattle get lots of grass and sunshine which makes happy cows and better beef! During the winter months, typically November thru March we supplement our herd’s feed with hay due to the weather being too cold for grass to grow. Our steers are finished on a mixture of grain and hay which is grown and harvested on our ranch.
Your product description says “Source Verified by DNA Testing” what does that mean exactly?
All our Akaushi cattle are registered with the American Akaushi Association. The registration process requires DNA verification of all calves born every year.
Why hasn't my order shipped?
Due to the perishable nature of our products, we follow a shipping schedule that ensures that our home grown Akaushi Beef makes it to your front door safely. The day of the week and the shipping method selected at checkout will affect when your order can be shipped. We highly recommend reading our shipping policy which is located here: https://marblemountainmeats.com/policies/shipping-policy
Do you offer curbside pickup?
Yes! we do offer curbside pick up at our distribution office in Salinas California. After you place you order, email us at i and we will schedule a pick up time for you. After your order has been picked up we will then refund you the shipping cost on your order.
Do you offer wholesale pricing?
We do offer wholesale pricing. Due to high demand and limited production at the moment we can only offer wholesale pricing based on seasonal availability. We are currently looking for a wholesale account for our premium Akaushi Ground Beef. If interested, please email us at marble.mountain.akaushi@gmail.com