Our goal here is simple - to provide the best existence we can to these creatures that give their lives. If we can make their time here worth living, then we did something right.

We use mainly Angus in our mixed herd. Angus is one of the most widely-known and served beef across the states and they are experts at eating grass and converting that to muscle and fat. Additionally, Angus grow quite a bit faster than most other breeds and are widely available, which helps to fulfill our needs. We source all of our Angus from local producers within a 20 miles radius. Many of them come from the wonderful Scott and Val Gaffney Family out of Barneveld, WI and Laura Daniels out of Cobb, WI. Both of whom have a very well-known name for their breeding and herd genetics. Through them, we are guaranteed a consistent and strong calf that is healthy (as a horse!) and grows well in our system. We have created such a wonderful relationship with our Angus producers and we’re lucky to call them friends and colleagues. But we don’t discriminate at Cates Family Farm, and we’ve used many other breeds as well, including Herefords, Angus-Hereford mix, English White Park, Angus-Highland cross, and Galloways from the wonderful folks Beau and Rachel Hartline at Beauvine Enterprises out of Dodgeville, WI.