Lazy J Bar Ranch

Lazy J Bar Ranch breeds red Angus in Mina, SD, serving Perkins County and the Black Hills near Rapid City. The ranch has been part of a national red Angus association and maintains careful lineage selection, ensuring every animal undergoes routine health evaluations.

Cattle graze on mixed-grass pastures and benefit from consistent daily handling to foster calm dispositions. Their farm philosophy prioritizes sustainable grazing and low-stress care throughout each growth stage. The ranch adapts grazing schedules to seasonal changes and employs rotational pastures to maintain soil health. John and Stephanie Jung oversee daily operations, combining hands-on care with a commitment to the land’s long-term productivity. The operation engages with wider red Angus breeder communities to keep practices aligned with evolving standards. Visitors often remark on the herd’s calm nature and the ranch’s sense of continuity within South Dakota’s cattle heritage.