Company Info

Legend has it that the first Smoked Turkeys served in Texas were from Ranch Oak Farm. In the early 1900's, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Publisher Amon Carter, Sr. had planned a sumptuous open-house buffet for Fort Worth's "who's who" and was determined that his New Year's day event would outshine all others. Chefs were told to prepare the best, and guests marveled at the stunning display: crystal bowls filled with Southern-style eggnog, silver trays of ambrosia, and platters heaped with plump, juicy Ranch Oak Farm turkeys. Years later, the tradition of sharing these Texas delicacies was kept alive and well by Paul Brandt. Turkeys ranged on his 285-acre ranch near Azle known as Ranch Oak Farm. Brandt began sharing his delicious smoked birds with friends and business associates. By 1941, word-of-mouth and demand for the hickory smoked turkeys had spread like Texas wildfire, and Brandt turned his hobby into a business. He eventually sold the business in the 1950's, but remains one of thousands of customers who enjoy Ranch Oak Farm smoked turkeys year-round.

New at the helm in 1979, Tom and Carol Misfeldt were guardians of a business with a rich heritage. At that time, Ranch Oak Farm was both a retail and mail-order enterprise offering not only the signature smoked turkey, but also briskets, hams and other smoked meats -- all smoked and baked with original recipes. Over the years, the Misfeldts shifted the focus of the business from retail to mail order and expanded the product line to include an array of traditional gourmet delicacies. Through its catalog, Ranch Oak Farm offers shoppers a "taste of home," with products that appeal to one's appetite for mouthwatering, down-home goodness. People all across the country have embraced Ranch Oak Farm, and rely on it to deliver a delicious selection of the highest-quality smoked meats, cheeses and condiments available.Talk about great gifts!

You can never go wrong with a gift from Ranch Oak Farm—and it shows what great taste you have. For your company's customers and employees, there's nothing better, easier for you, or more appreciated. For family and friends, no worries about whether Uncle Herbert still wears knee-length knit socks or arguing about whether Aunt Susie still fits into a size 18 (you wouldn't dare ask). In these busy, stressful times, employees, customers, family and friends all respond to an expression of thoughtfulness. Perhaps it's a gift they always look forward to receiving; perhaps it comes unexpectedly—a welcome surprise. You can always get a "plain old" ham or turkey at the grocery store—but providing truly memorable food and superior service is Ranch Oak Farm's mission in life. We will personally see that your orders are carefully filled and shipped to arrive for the holidays to those people who are special to you.

All the best,

Tom and Carol, Clay, Craig, Wendy, Ethan & Nina