As a struggling big city airline pilot my wife and I dreamed of living a rural life in the country. Neither of us ever expected to be able to afford to do it as a pilot however after I was laid off and started my own business within a few short years I was able to build my dream house on acreage for my family.

Once we had the land I then had to figure out what to do with it. I took classes and studied several small business models as a hay farm and growing corn. After some education I determined that the land is best suited for growing cattle. We have good irrigation and a stream. The grass grows fast and thick. There are some low growing trees to provide shelter for the cows.

Two years ago we bought two yearling black Angus calves. Since then we have bought more black Angus/Hereford cross cows and calves. We are slowly growing a herd as my confidence and knowledge grows. Last fall I was able to secure a brand. A year ago we butchered our first steer. I was leery and did not hold any high expectations however when the meat came back from the butcher it was fantastic.

I did not expect the added health benefits. Now I am hooked and we are hoping to grow a small grass fed free range natural beef business that caters to people who live in the city and want to know where their food comes from. I would love to get you some but I think that we are on opposite sides of the country.

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