Atkins Ranch

100% grass fed, pasture raised lamb from New Zealand. Project NON-GMO Verified
GAP Certified
Land to Market Verified Regenerative

We raise lambs as nature intended: 100% grass fed and free to roam on pasture in fresh air and sunshine. We're a family that values honesty, respect and high standards, and you can taste that in our lamb. We believe good food brings people together so we invite you to share and savor the delicious, healthy taste of Atkins Ranch lamb.

05/29/2026

Meet your new favorite Lamb Shawarma recipe! 😋 .alot keeps it classic with a warm pita and a fresh Mediterranean salad, but you can serve it over basmati rice, with roasted veggies, or however you want to build it! The only non-negotiable? That 100% grass-fed Atkins Ranch lamb. See FULL recipe below! ⬇️

Ingredients
3lbs of Atkins Ranch Boneless Leg of Lamb
1 cup labne or whole milk Greek yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp shawarma spice ( is used here)
2 tbsp kosher salt

Method
1. Preheat your grill or oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Remove any excess fat on the lamb leg. This extra fat can be put on top of the shawarma or rendered and used to baste the shawarma on the grill. I prefer a mix of 50% butter and 50% lamb fat.
3. Slice your leg of lamb a quarter inch thick and season lightly with salt.
4. Mix the rest of the ingredients together with a whisk and then pour over your sliced lamb and mix very well to make sure every slice is coated with the lamb.
5. Cover your lamb and marinate overnight or for at least 3 hours.
6. Skewer your marinated lamb and place over the grill set to 325 degrees F. Place over the coldest part of the grill, or anywhere in the oven, and cook for 30 minutes.
7. Flip your shawarma after 30 minutes and then roast for another 20 minutes.
8. Remove your shawarma and then place it over the hottest part of the grill. If you’re doing this in the oven, remove the meat from the oven and turn your oven to broil.
9. Grill or broil your shawarma on every side until golden brown. Remove and let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing very thinly.
10. Serve in a pita with some lemon tahini sauce, toom, hummus, tomato/cucumber/red onion and sumac salad, some fresh herbs or some pomegranate molasses.

05/28/2026

Happy National Hamburger Day! 🍔 We're celebrating with two takes on a grass-fed lamb burger: classic American cheeseburger or herby Mediterranean upgrade. Which one are you choosing? 👀

05/26/2026

Behind every cut of Atkins Ranch lamb is a farmer who has dedicated their life to farming the right way. Across our 100+ family farms in New Zealand, these are the people who rise early to tend to their land and livestock with the utmost respect and care.

Their commitment is what makes Atkins Ranch possible, and it’s what you taste in every bite.

05/21/2026

Need an app for the Memorial Day cookout? 🇺🇸 have you covered with this Grilled Lamb Bruschetta that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. See FULL recipe below! ⬇️

Ingredients:
1 lb Atkins Ranch Lamb Leg Steak (see seasoning below)
6 slices ciabatta bread, ½ to ¾ inch thickness
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, placed on skewers
Homemade creamy mint sauce (see below)
Garnish: fresh chopped basil, lemon zest

Lamb Seasoning:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp lemon zest

Creamy Mint Sauce Ingredients:
1/3 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 lightly packed tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (measured full leaf)
1 tsp honey
1 clove garlic, freshly grated
Pinch of salt

Directions:
1. Prepare the creamy mint sauce by whisking Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, honey, garlic and salt until smooth, place in refrigerator covered until ready to use
2. Prepare Atkins Ranch Lamb by evenly brushing olive oil on both sides
3. Combine lamb seasoning in a small bowl and evenly coat the lamb with spice mixture on both sides
4. Let seasoned lamb rest for 10-15 minutes
5. Preheat grill to medium/high heat
6. Grill skewered tomatoes directly on grates until lightly charred on each side (~3-5 minutes)
7. Remove tomatoes and grill bread on each side until golden with char marks (1-2 minutes per side)
8. Grill lamb until desired doneness, remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain
9. Assemble each bruschetta by spreading a thin layer of ricotta cheese on each grilled ciabatta slice followed by the sliced lamb and grilled tomatoes
10. Generously add creamy mint sauce over top and finish with fresh chopped basil and lemon zest
11. Serve immediately and ENJOY!

05/20/2026

Taramoa Station is the first property that the district's water flows through. For Dan and Billie Herries, this is a responsibility they carry with them every single day.

Billie has worked tirelessly across the district, partnering with local schools and community organizations to plant thousands of native plants along waterways, not just on Taramoa, but on neighboring properties too. At Atkins Ranch, this is what stewardship looks like in practice.

For more on Taramoa Station: https://www.atkinsranch.com/taramoa-station-from-conservation-to-regenerative-stewardship/

05/18/2026

"Pasture-raised" is more than just a label. It's a representation of our commitment to raising animals the right way. Our lambs spend their lives outdoors where they can graze freely on nutrient-rich grass exactly as nature intended. 🌱

Learn more about how we raise our lamb: https://www.atkinsranch.com/our-lamb/

05/14/2026

Every regenerative practice we invest in today is a promise to the future. Our farmers are nurturing land that will sustain the next generation of families, animals, and ecosystems that depend on it.

It's the kind of long-term thinking that guides everything we do.

https://www.atkinsranch.com/

05/13/2026

At Taramoa Station, biodiversity is a priority. Dan and Billie Herries have spent ten years building a thriving, interdependent ecosystem across their property, watching once dormant species come back to life season after season.

Billie is currently spearheading a project to extend a native biodiversity corridor from the Department of Conservation boundary, through Taramoa, and out into the broader district. By establishing habitats and food sources for native birds, insects, and plant life, the farm functions as an active ecological bridge to the surrounding landscape.

Read more here: https://www.atkinsranch.com/taramoa-station-from-conservation-to-regenerative-stewardship/

05/12/2026

On a regenerative farm, everything is connected. Soil, water, plants, and animals work in tandem as part of a larger ecosystem and wetlands are one of the most important pieces within it.

Wetlands absorb excess rainfall, filter runoff, and gradually release water back into the ecosystem. This helps reduce flooding, prevent erosion, and maintain soil moisture during dry periods.

At Atkins Ranch, protecting and restoring our waterways is central to how we care for the land and the animals that depend on it.

05/08/2026

Soil is more than just the ground beneath our feet. It supports living ecosystems, regulates our climate, and sustains life as we know it.

It's also the second largest carbon sink on the planet which means that it stores carbon that would otherwise remain in our atmosphere and accelerate climate change.

At Atkins Ranch, we prioritize soil restoration through regenerative practices like rotational grazing and thoughtful land management. These methods improve soil fertility as well as create more resilient landscapes over time.

Learn more about our mission: https://www.atkinsranch.com/

05/06/2026

Before they were farmers, Dan and Billie Herries were conservationists. They met working in some of New Zealand's most remote regions, dedicating their time to the protection of native ecosystems. That background shapes everything they do at Taramoa Station today.

Learn more about Taramoa Station: https://www.atkinsranch.com/taramoa-station-from-conservation-to-regenerative-stewardship/

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Fremont, CA
94538

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