Family Roots Farm LLC

Family Roots Farm LLC, Wagyu cattle, Chandler, AZ, is located in Maricopa County and the Salt River Valley near Phoenix. Mark and Annette Smith have more than a decade of experience breeding Wagyu cattle and maintain registrations with the American Wagyu Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

Their herd is managed with a focus on routine health testing, balanced nutrition, and pasture-based grazing, with calves receiving early handling to support gentle temperaments. Animals live in spacious paddocks with access to mineral supplements, clean water, and regular hoof trimming and veterinary checkups. The farm employs rotational grazing and cover cropping to preserve soil health and to model sustainable ranching for the local community.

Family Roots Farm LLC hosts occasional ranch tours for agricultural students and collaborates with nearby processors to ensure traceability from pasture to plate. At regional livestock shows, their cattle have earned recognition for balanced muscling and marbling, reflecting the breeders’ careful selection of bloodlines. Careful record keeping and timely vaccinations contribute to herd resilience in Arizona’s climate.