Our Story
Since the 1940s
In the early 1940s, grandma Hanna packed up her 2 boys and left Southern California for the North State. During her trip north, she struck up a conversation with a fellow diner who suggested they check out Scott Valley. A few days later they pulled into Etna, California, immediately fell in love with the area, and bought a beautiful piece of property in the mountains. With a childhood that closely resembled the stereotypical "wild west", her boys grew up breaking horses, raising cattle and sheep, and putting up hay. All with no electricity or running water for years.
After high school, both Hanna brothers left their hometown to attend Oregon State University after which they (both) served in the military before deciding to return to their family ranch property in Scott Valley to put down roots. They traded some property for cattle, bought more land, and started families of their own while ranching together as Hanna Brothers Ranch. The rest they say is history.
Today the Hanna Brothers Ranch raises commercial and registered Angus cattle, and puts up alfalfa, grain, and grass hay. Judd (one of three Hanna brothers) met Regina in college and were married on the ranch more than 20 years ago. They absolutely love raising their two kids (among other animals) on the family ranch.
Sammi the Beltie
It was a Select Sires A.I. Specialist (named Jeff) who helped inspire a new herd of cattle on the Hanna Brothers Ranch. In 2018 Jeff let Judd and Regina know about an opportunity to re-home a Beltie calf, Sammi, who lived 6 hours away on the Oregon Coast.
“Sammi the Beltie” joined the Hanna family and their Angus and commercial herd cattle ranch. Regina and Judd fell in love with the breed and decided to start a collection of heritage Belted Galloway Cattle.
Fun fact:
The “Crown H” brand was based on the Hanna family's ranch brand, a bench H, and Regina’s first name.
recipes + favs
A little bit about our favorite recipes and wine pairings. Looking for the perfect pairing with your Beltie beef?
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