Schafbuch and Reichmann Family Farms

Victor, Iowa | Villard, Minnesota

Darrell Schafbuch along with his son, Jacob, operate a crop and beef cattle farm near Victor, Iowa.  Iowa is known for its abundant corn crop and the father and son team know how to successfully raise not only corn but how to successfully feed it to cattle to produce high quality beef.

Corn and hay are raised on the Schafbuch farm and fed to the cattle.  In turn, the cattle waste is field applied to the crop land to provide nutrients for the growing crops.  The hay fields serve as important buffer strips to filter any rain that might run off the gently rolling hills on their Poweshiek County farm.

Pride of ownership in the cattle a producer owns and cares for is important to any good livestock herdsman.  This can be said for this operation as well. The Schafbuch’s had successfully raised dairy heifers for a neighbor before entering into the beef business.  With Jacob wanting to become involved in the farming operation, livestock provides a good entry level option.  Jacob also maintains his own beef cow herd on nearby pasture land.

Incoming calves arrive primarily in the fall of the year from several western states including Nebraska and South Dakota.  The cattle are housed inside open front barns that provide protection from the elements during inclement weather.  The superior environment is not only environmentally friendly, it aids in the cattle being more economical to raise with the increased performance they exhibit. The Angus influence in these cattle provide not only excellent growth characteristics but also the genetics to provide superior marbling qualities that ensure a positive dining experience.

Reichmann Land and Cattle is a family owned and managed operation based near the community of Villard in Pope County Minnesota.  Ted and his family operate a diversified grain and cattle operation in the land of 10,000 Lakes.  Being a good steward of the land and water is a high priority as a farmer.  All efforts are made to not only keep the land in its current state but improve it for future generations.

Corn and hay are raised on the Reichmann farm and fed to the cattle.  In turn, the cattle waste is field applied to the crop land to provide nutrients for the growing crops.  The hay fields serve as important buffer strips to filter any rain before entering the lakes and rivers of the region.

Pride of ownership in the cattle a producer owns and cares for is important to any good livestock herdsman.  This can be said for this operation as well.  Incoming calves arrive primarily in the fall of the year from several western states including Montana and North Dakota as well as native Minnesota born cattle.  The Angus influence in these cattle provide not only excellent growth characteristics but also the genetics to provide superior marbling qualities that ensure a positive dining experience.