Our Story

Three generations of doing things right in Edmonton, Kentucky.

Neiva in the snow

Not a Factory. A Family.

England Ranch isn't a business we started—it's a way of life we inherited. Three generations of our family have worked this land, learning from the cattle and the seasons what books can't teach.

When we made the decision to focus on Dexter cattle and regenerative practices, it wasn't following a trend. It was returning to principles that actually work: animals on grass, rotational grazing, and the patience to let things happen at nature's pace.

Our herd grazes 11 pastures in rotation throughout the year. The land improves. The cattle thrive. And the beef reflects it.

Why We Do Things Differently

No Feedlots. Ever.

Factory farming exists because it's efficient for the producer—not because it's good for animals, land, or the people eating the food. We reject that model entirely.

Our cattle live their entire lives on pasture. They're never confined to feedlots, never force-fed grain to fatten quickly, never standing in their own waste. When you see pictures of our cattle, you're seeing how they actually live—every day, year-round.

Time Is the Secret Ingredient

Feedlot cattle are processed at 12-16 months. Our steers take 24-36 months to reach processing weight. That extra year on grass develops flavor and texture that rushed cattle simply can't achieve.

We're not in a hurry. Good beef takes time.

Cattle grazing on pasture

Heritage Dexters

Every animal in our herd is registered with the American Dexter Cattle Association.

Guardian Angel, our herd sire

Meet Guardian Angel

Our herd sire, Guardian Angel, represents everything we look for in Dexter cattle: calm temperament, excellent conformation, and proven genetics. His offspring carry forward the traits that make Dexters such exceptional beef cattle.

Dexters are an Irish heritage breed that nearly went extinct. They're smaller than commercial cattle, incredibly efficient on grass, and produce beef with a flavor profile that modern breeds have lost through decades of selection for fast growth.

We know every animal by name. We know their mothers, their temperaments, their quirks. That's not marketing—it's just how small farms work when you actually care about what you're doing.

Come See For Yourself

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