Our cattle are purchased from some of the finest ranches in Utah. We bring them in at around 500 pounds (six to eight months old) and turn them out to graze. We supplement them when the grass needs a rest. In the winter they are fed the finest alfalfa, sainfoin, and grass mix. The more mature animals are also given about a quart or less of grain night and morning for finishing.

We finish out mostly Angus and Salers but on occasion we will bring in a Hereford or for those that want a more leaner meat, a Jersey or two. Honestly, some of the best meat I have ever eaten was from a 34 year old Jersey cow that was just too onery.

We only use antibiotics when necessary. Generally, this is an animal that we will keep back for our own use just because of the stigma that antibiotics have caused. If sold, the purchaser is informed in advance.

Farmers are the best conservationists out there, after all, we make our livelihood off the ground. Treat it well and you will be rewarded. Do something wrong and it takes years sometimes to reclaim what was lost. Richard currently serves on the Timp Nebo Conservation district. Because of this, he is directly involved in the conservation efforts in South Utah County. Along with this he participates with the Utah Department of Agriculture on best practices on the farm.