We have undergone a myriad of changes since my dad, Mike, bought the farm in 1999. We first started out raising veal calves and this was my first experience raising cattle. It is a labor-intensive process, very hands on and working closely with the animals. As a kid, I had several “favorite” calves from each group and learned firsthand of the symbiotic relationship we have with these animals – we take care of them and in turn they care for us in providing nutritious protein. After the veal industry collapsed in 2006, we transitioned to raising Holstein bull calves for local feedlots – which we continue to this day. We receive day-old calves from the dairies, and “start” them in large groups using the old veal barns.  We meticulously monitor their health, bottle feed twice a day and give unlimited pets and neck scratches with help from the kids. After they are weaned, we move them into group pens in another barn where they can socialize and roam freely, with access to forages, quality feed, fresh water and indoor bedding areas. We keep these groups of calves for 12 to14 weeks and then they go into Ohio feedlots and eventually onto your supermarket shelves.