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About Us
About Katie
My name is Katie Faulkenberry. I was born in Washington D.C. and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida when I was three years old. Growing up, I only saw cows on road trips, and I didn't see a chicken face-to-face until I was 24. When I met Taylor in 2020, it was the first time I touched a cow.
For over a decade I was a vegetarian, during the Covid-19 shut down, I began eating meat again. Shortly there after, I met Taylor. The first meal I witnessed Taylor prepare for himself was 100% comprised of meat; no vegetables, no sides, no grains, just a large steak. This led to me majorly including meat in my diet, but along with that I was feeling ill often. After a few years of wondering why I feel off, I got an allergy and intolerance panel done. It was a good call, because it turns out I was feeling unwell because of some of the common antibiotics, steroids, and preservatives present in poultry, beef and pork. After finding this out, we looked for better sources for poultry, eggs, beef and pork and turns out it was very hard to find. Thus, began our journey.
The growth of our property into a farm has been a learning experience, filled with many hurdles. However, each day we find new ways to improve our livestock's quality of life. It has been an incredibly rewarding journey, and I look forward to continuing to learn and grow alongside our animals.
About Taylor
Unlike Katie, I grew up in Texas, I love Texas, and I will never leave Texas. I attended Texas A&M University and graduated with my undergraduate degree in manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology in 2018 and my master's degree in engineering technology in 2020.
I always knew I would live on some land and raise cattle like my dad, probably have a few chickens and then call it a day... I did not think I would have 325 chickens and counting. Outside of the ranch, I work as a research engineer for Texas A&M University.
If I had to pick out one key thing I consider when it comes to raising cattle, it would be that I think quality is better than quantity. We raise all of our cattle from birth, I like to know the genetic line they came from. Although it may be more profitable to add 15-20 more head of cattle to our land, I prefer keeping the numbers low, so all of the cows have more than enough fresh grass. It is very important to me that the cows are well cared for. I do not operate a feed lot, I respect my cattle, I appreciate them, I call them my little babies, and I do my best to give them the happiest and healthiest life possible.
Our Mission
It isn't anything too complicated, we just want to provide our community with food that is not pumped full of antibiotics and growth hormones and where the animals are cared for and considered in each step of the way.
We pride ourselves in being transparent with our raising practices and welcome you to come and see the operation.