From Pasture to Plate

Facing increasing challenges to the profitability of its traditional livestock farming business, Parker Ranch, one of the oldest and largest cattle ranches in the U.S., sought a way to diversify revenue. The opportunity to expand its business beyond traditional ranching came through a strategic partnership with Ulupono Initiative, a Hawaii-focused impact investing firm.

Carlsmith Ball advised and assisted in the formation and structure of Paniolo Cattle Company, a joint venture between the two parties. The marriage of Ulupono’s intellectual capital and Parker Ranch’s cattle management expertise resulted in a pasture-to-plate entity that aims to feed Hawaii’s growing demand for locally raised, grass-feed beef.