Meet the Marshalls
Beef is a way of life for Lane and his family near Towner, where they raise quality cattle, care for the land, and uphold the values of hard work, responsibility, and pride in producing wholesome North Dakota beef.
Meet Lane:
DESCRIBE YOUR OPERATION:
Lane is part of a family-run cow/calf operation based in Towner, North Dakota. Working alongside family, the operation is rooted in traditional cattle ranching values, with a focus on raising quality livestock and maintaining a strong connection to the land.
HOW DO YOU KEEP ANIMALS SAFE AND HEALTHY?
Animal health is a top priority. The operation follows a structured vaccination protocol and works closely with their local veterinarian to ensure the herd stays healthy and well-cared for.
HOW DO YOU CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?
Caring for the land goes hand in hand with caring for cattle. Lane focuses on being a good steward of the land, with an emphasis on improving and maintaining healthy grasslands for long-term sustainability.
WHAT MESSAGE DO YOU HOPE TO PASS ON TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT FARMING AND PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE?
Responsibility, care, and work ethic are at the heart of the message he hopes to pass on. They want the next generation to understand the importance of caring for both the land and the cattle, and to take pride in doing the work the right way.
Marshall Operation
Towner, ND
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.
