Kappenman Farm

Kappenman Farm raises wagyu cattle in Montrose, SD, in east-central South Dakota near Sioux Falls. Its herd is registered with national breeding associations, and it follows recommended health and nutritional protocols.

Animals graze on pasture with seasonal rotation, and calves spend their first weeks alongside the herd to encourage natural social behaviors. Kappenman Farm applies a hands-on approach, introducing young cattle to common handling routines to support ease of management on and off the farm.

As a family-run operation, it has built a reputation for careful feeding regimens that blend traditional forages with locally sourced grains, aiming for consistent growth and well-being of each animal. For over fifteen years it has refined feeding schedules to match seasonal forage availability while maintaining close record-keeping on lineage and performance. Local buyers often mention the gentle temperament of the cattle and the clarity of health records as reasons they return season after season.