Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, recently revealed that he has taken up cattle farming on his ranch in Hawaii. He shared the news on his Instagram and Facebook accounts, expressing his goal of producing top-notch beef. In his post, Zuckerberg disclosed that he is raising wagyu and angus cattle, and what sets his approach apart is their unique diet—macadamia meal and a beverage produced on his ranch, which he referred to as beer.
Zuckerberg clarified that giving beer to cows isn’t a common practice, though some farmers use it to boost the animals’ appetites. The tech mogul explained that his cattle require a substantial amount of macadamia trees, as they consume between 5,000 to 10,000 pounds of feed annually. His aim is to keep the entire process of feeding and raising the cattle local and vertically integrated, emphasizing a self-sustaining approach.
In his social media post, Zuckerberg expressed enthusiasm for this venture, stating, “We’re still early in the journey, and it’s fun improving on it every season. Of all my projects, this is the most delicious.” He accompanied his post with a picture of a cut of meat, underscoring his commitment to creating high-quality beef.
Zuckerberg’s ranch, Ko’olau Ranch, located on the island of Kauai, has been a subject of curiosity and controversy. The CEO began acquiring land on the island in 2014, drawing scrutiny for his impact on the local community. Previously, he faced criticism for pressuring Native Hawaiians to sell their ancestral land through legal actions. In 2017, Zuckerberg issued an apology in a local Kauai newspaper and pledged to drop the lawsuits.
Adding to the intrigue, reports surfaced in December that Zuckerberg is constructing an underground bunker at his expansive Hawaii compound. Despite the controversies, Zuckerberg’s recent foray into cattle farming showcases a different facet of his interests, blending technology with a hands-on approach to agriculture.
