About Chapman 3C Cattle
Family-operated. Generations of stewardship. Premium beef you can trust.
Chapman 3C Cattle is a small family ranch near Hico, Texas. We raise beef the way we’d want it for our own table – on grass, finished on grain, and handled with care every step of the way.
Our Ranch
Our ranch has been in the family for four generations, and we take pride in being stewards of the land. Without our faith in the Good Lord, hard work, great products, and wonderful customers, none of this would be possible. We understand the importance of knowing where your food comes from and being able to trust the person you’re purchasing from. That’s why Mark takes pride in bringing his knowledge and experience in raising quality beef, to you! Our animals are the top priority here on the ranch, and you can be assured they are taken care of most ethically and sustainably. We enjoy connecting with our customers and answering any questions you may have about our animals, ranch, or beef. We encourage you to shoot us an email, text, or give us a call with any questions you may have!
How We Raise Our Beef
Grass-Fed, Grain-Finished for Flavor
Our cattle spend most of their entire lives on pasture, grazing grass and forages. When it’s time to finish them, we use a grain-based ration and grass to build marbling and flavor. The result is tender, flavorful beef with the rich taste most families prefer.
What Makes Our Beef Different
Our beef is known for exceptional flavor, tenderness, and quality. Free from added hormones and antibiotics, each cut is hand-trimmed, aged for maximum flavor, and delivered to your freezer ready to enjoy.
Whether you’re looking for mouth-watering steaks, juicy roasts, or freezer-stocking options, we’ve got you covered with a straightforward whole or half beef system.
Why We Use a Waitlist
Why a Waitlist Instead of Online Orders?
We’re not a big packing plant or a shipping company. We’re a working ranch. That’s why we raise a limited number of steers each year and offer them as halves and wholes, processed locally.
The waitlist lets us match families with available steers, keep communication personal, and make sure your beef is cut exactly the way you want it.
Our Values & Community
We’re proud to be part of the local community in Hico, Texas. By choosing Chapman 3C Cattle, you’re supporting local agriculture, sustainable ranching, and a family that values integrity, hard work, and neighbors.
We believe in transparency, quality, and a simple process—you know where your beef comes from, how it was raised, and how it arrives on your table.
Our Promise
Our Promise to You
We want you to be proud of the beef in your freezer. If something isn’t right, we want to know about it. Our goal is simple: honest, high-quality beef from a family you can call by name.