Meet the Amundsons
Beef is at the core of this fourth-generation Jamestown family operation, where raising healthy cattle and caring for the land go hand in hand with preserving a legacy of stewardship, sustainability, and pride in producing quality beef.
Meet Brian
DESCRIBE YOUR OPERATION:
We’re a fourth-generation cattle operation that takes pride in building on the legacy of those who came before us. Our family works together to raise cattle with a strong commitment to stewardship and sustainability.
HOW DO YOU KEEP ANIMALS SAFE AND HEALTHY?
Our animal care program includes proper vaccinations, balanced nutrition, and consistent, attentive management. Healthy animals lead to a strong operation.
HOW DO YOU CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?
We prioritize resource management through up-to-date conservation practices. We use rotational grazing, nutrient management on our soils, and smart tillage practices to ensure long-term sustainability.
WHAT MESSSAGE DO YOU HOPE TO PASS ON TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT FARMING AND PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE?
Even though it can be challenging, it’s one of the most rewarding careers you can have. Producing food for people is an honorable way of life, and I hope they feel the same pride in continuing that tradition.
Amundson Operation
Jamestown, North Dakota
Cow/Calf Ranch
Cows are bred and calves are born and raised every year on cow-calf farms and ranches, spending time grazing on grass pastures within sight of their mothers.
Feedyard
Cattle spend their final 4-6 months at a feedyard being fed a scientifically-balanced diet and receiving daily care.
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.