Lance, Jaime, Donna and Walt

Walter Stornetta Ranch, one of two dairies operating in Mendocino County, is located along the coast near the small town of Manchester, CA. The dairy milks three different breeds of dairy cows including Holsteins, Jerseys, and Crossbreds that graze pristine pastureland overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  

Started over 100 years ago by Antone Stornetta, who emigrated to the U.S. from Switzerland, the ranch is now operated by his great-grandson Walter along with wife Donna, their son Lance and daughter-in-law Jamie. The dairy was one of the first in the state to complete the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program.   

“We are providing a clean, healthy environment for our families, our employees, and our animals while contributing a great product to the community. We really love what what we do and we are fortunate be a producer for Clover Stornetta Farms.  They are a class act local company who are envy of the dairy industry. Their North Coast Excellence (NCE) Program has been a great response to the demands of people who want a very good product.”  

- Walter Stornetta    

“Clover is really a stand-up operation, where a handshake still means something. They  have great advertising, long-term vision, and impressive standards that have sustained them over the years. The NCE Program has secured us in the marketplace which in turn ensured us a place to sell our milk.”

– Lance Stornetta

California Dairy Council… Moooore

American Dietetic Association… Moooore

USDA Nutrition   … Moooore

Food Pyramid – Milk Group   … Moooore

Consumer Corner – sub-site of Food & Nutrition Center   … Moooore

National Institutes of Health   … Moooore