Our Story
Like Father, like Daughter
Rancher’s Daughter is a true family business, rooted in American agriculture heritage — and we are mighty proud of it.
“I grew up on the Beardsley Ranch, off of Beardsley Road in Camarillo, California. I know the agriculture business inside out. Founded by my Grandfather and followed by my Dad, our family company is part of our local agriculture history for almost 100 years. And now it’s up to me.
The Beardsley name represents our family history as well as that of our country built by farmers and ranchers. The business is our heritage, and vice versa, even our colors hail back to the family alma mater, USC (Trojans). It’s no wonder that the Idea for a distillery was born where I work — in my Grandpa’s and Dad’s office. Because the Rancher’s Daughter is who I am.”
Thank you for your support, and Cheers to Giving!
Melinda Beardsley Meyring
Why do we make vodka?
It started with a good idea.
We wanted to produce an agricultural product that can not only help farmers and ranchers, but also raise awareness concerning American agricultural communities.
We felt we needed to step into the spotlight and create the positive change we want to see: support and appreciation for all those who keep growing food and continue putting fresh produce on our tables day in, day out.
It is our wish to give back to the community that has supported our business for so long. We want to continue fostering the long-standing partnerships, neighborly relationships, and close friendships that make our hard work worthwhile.
Cause
Rancher’s Daughter has heart because it comes from the heart.
Our Foundation’s core is focused on supporting US agriculture causes, but there may be other good causes close to our hearts, and we will be able to extend our efforts to where we are needed. We go where the causes lead us.
We are beyond excited about the many possibilities of growing a business for good.
Effect
With your purchase decision, you can make a positive change in someone’s life.
It is proven that we, as humans, are happier in our lives experiencing that good feeling of doing the right thing.
Through our vodka, we are engaging our communities so we can make an impact, together.
About us (Draft)
Rancher’s Daughter is an independent, female-owned family business.
Founded and run by Melinda with an attitude and a strong mission of empowering and uplifting American agricultural communities.
Rancher’s Daughter is not business as usual.
Melinda is not afraid to venture beyond her comfort zone, chart the unknown, or, for that matter, to tackle a traditionally male-dominated market.
She’s also never shying away from hard work. Of course, she’s a rancher! For the last 20 years, Melinda successfully runs the Beardsley commercial family business, which she learned from the ground up with her granddad and dad.
She’s a mom, wife, and active crusader for her community. In addition, she serves as President of the Ventura County chapter of California Women for Agriculture, an organization that’s educating and advocating for Local Agriculture since 1976.
In her free time, she enjoys watching Beth Dutton kick butt in Yellowstone while sipping on a good martini — made with her own vodka.