Honestly analyzing talents and resources along with business goals, it becomes obvious a TEAM pulling in the same direction can accomplish more than an individual effort. Jim and Tom have known each other since meeting as teenagers showing cattle at the MN State Fair 4-H show in the mid 1970's. While each was passionate about their breed of cattle, there was a mutual respect for how each competed: fairly and honesty. Through the decades, the beef industry and specifically the seedstock business would cause their paths to cross and the same mutual respect for each family's growing operations was shared. When Jim and Twyla decided to make a business decision to purchase their own ranch, Tom was contacted to consult about purchasing Simmental seedstock. The two families have been working cooperatively together, while keeping their individual ownership and operations.