“I’ve always been an avid supporter of the Certified Angus Beef ^® brand. We know how much it helps our business and improves the value of the cattle,” Abbie says.

“I can’t imagine raising my family away from our cattle," Abbie says. "Having the opportunity to be responsible for the care, the chores, the marketing — it teaches kids everything they need to know.”

Education is part of the job – including teaching the public about the safety of her end product. The ranch has an open-gate policy – rather gates were never built – and the result is an ever-increasing number of guests who visit, ask questions and leave with an understanding of the beef industry and a family tied to it.