For Bob McCan, ranching is more than a career—it’s a family legacy nearly 150 years in the making. As general manager of McFaddin Enterprises (which includes McFaddin Ranch), Bob oversees 75,000 acres across Victoria, Refugio and Bee counties. The family operation spans cow-calf, wildlife, and even a segment that raises horses for the game of…

For Karrie Menz, ranching is more than a livelihood—it’s a family legacy that spans generations. Nestled in the rolling hills of Doss, Texas, Diamond E Ranch (formerly Ellebracht-Menz Ranch) is a 472-acre cow-calf operation that has been part of her family’s story for a century. While the ranch has been on its current property since 1926,…

At Lyssy Beefmasters in Stockdale, Texas, ranching is more than a profession — it’s a family legacy built on hard work, stewardship, and a passion for raising quality cattle. Now in its third generation, the operation has grown from a traditional South Texas ranch into a respected purebred Beefmaster program with genetics reaching producers across…

Out on the High Plains near Canyon, Texas, David Baumann has built a career rooted in grit, growth, and a deep respect for the cattle he helps raise. Though he didn’t come from a traditional ranching background, he is a first-generation beef producer, drawn to the industry purely by his passion and perseverance—a journey that…

Home base these days is Uvalde, Texas — but in the rolling hills of Burnet County is where Jan Elliott’s ranching story continues to unfold, built on heritage and hard work. From those pastures, she is living out a dream that began in childhood. Born in Abilene, Jan always knew she was destined for ranch…