- Harris Ranch, Coalinga
Harris Ranch or the Harris Cattle Ranch feedlot is located alongside Interstate Highway 5 in
Coalinga ,Central California ,USA , in theSan Joaquin Valley . The ranch is owned by Harris Ranch Beef Company.Description and products
Founded by Jack Harris in 1937, the Harris Ranch Beef Company (now operated by Jack Harris' son John) also operates an inn and restaurant, and breeds thoroughbred horses. [ [http://www.harrisranchbeef.com/aboutus/history.html HRBC | About Us | Our History ] ] Harris Ranch Airport ] Approximately 14,000 acres are devoted to garlic, broccoli, pomegranates, and tomatoes, among 35 types of fruits and vegetables.
The restaurant was targeted to local farmers when it opened in 1977, but later became popular due to its location on a busy highway midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. As of 2008 the restaurant is the 57th busiest in the United States and sixth busiest in California for gross receipts. A 150-room luxury motel was added in 1987.
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External links
* [http://www.harrisranchbeef.com/index_hub.html Harris Ranch]
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