Greg and Lynn Gardner purchased the ranch in 1990. Today, along with their daughter Brittany and her husband, Wacey Cathey, they manage a cow-calf business on approximately 28,500 acres, which includes their deeded land along with neighboring private, state and tribal leases.

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In the heart of north-central Texas lies the Carpenter family farm, a vibrant testament to the spirit of collaboration and resilience. This family-run operation has thrived for generations, built on a foundation of hard work, shared values and an unwavering love for the land.

JB Ranch in Immokalee, Florida, comprises roughly 10,000 acres in south Florida’s humid, subtropical climate. Russell and Liesa Priddy manage roughly 600 Brangus and Beefmaster cattle on the ranch, with calves being sold to operations in the Western part of the U.S. once a year.

For decades, the agricultural industry has been at the forefront of innovation, continually adapting to meet global demands and environmental challenges.