Tradition Meets Purpose: The Story of Rancho El 17 with Javier Contreras - Food Origins Podcast EPISODE 62
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Javier Contreras is the CEO of Rancho El 17, a regenerative cattle ranch in Sonora, Mexico. Carrying forward the vision of Mr. Zambrano, Javier is helping reshape the ranch into a model of sustainable practices, ethical cattle raising, and premium beef production.
Blending tradition with innovation, Javier is deeply committed to honoring the legacy of the land while looking ahead to the future of ranching. We were introduced through our mutual friend Mark Melnick from Trex, and in this episode, we dive into Javier’s journey, his passion for the ranch, and what it means to continue a mission rooted in heritage and purpose.
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Rancho El 17
A regenerative cattle operation in Sonora, Mexico focused on sustainable ranching, preserving heritage, and producing ethically raised premium beef.
ranchoel17.com
Team Trex
Industry-leading experts in high-performance outdoor decking and building materials. Known for innovation and sustainability in manufacturing.
trex.com
The Butcher Shop by Niku Steakhouse
San Francisco’s only certified Kobe beef retailer, offering A5 Wagyu and a curated range of premium meats, heritage pork, and greenhouse-to-table pantry essentials.
nikubutchershop.com
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A Food Origins Podcast Production Original music by Ulisses Bella of Ozomatli
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