Rush Creek Ranch

"We're trying to utilize best what Mother Nature puts here for us. Come out and see what we do and see how these animals utilize it." - Matt Ludlow

Welcome to Rush Creek Cattle Ranch! Originally from Colorado, the Ludlow family came to southwest Wisconsin and started this operation in 1976. Returning to his roots after working an office job, Matt is the second generation working the Wisconsin ranch. He explains how they keep their ranch sustainable!

"We're trying to utilize best what Mother Nature puts here for us. Come out and see what we do and see how these animals utilize it."

Rush Creek Ranch

Viroqua, WI

BACKGROUNDING

Between 6-12 months of age, cattle spend time at stocker and backgrounder farms and ranches where they graze on a variety of pastures. Here they gain weight and convert forage and grass into lean protein.

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