Ra-Jan Farms

Ra-Jan Farms is a Simmental cattle breeder in Canby, MN, in Yellow Medicine County near Minneapolis. The farm has been raising Simmental cattle for over 30 years and participates in American Simmental Association programs with routine health screenings, including vaccination schedules and genetic testing. Its cattle graze on native prairie grasses year-round and have access to open-sided shelters during colder months. Animals are handled daily to develop calm dispositions and are introduced to farm equipment and routine gestures from a young age.

Calves often meet breed standards at regional livestock shows, reflecting attention to structural soundness and disposition. The farm’s approach blends traditional husbandry with rotational grazing techniques and balanced rations to promote steady growth while supporting pasture health. Buildings include well-ventilated barn stalls and clean water sources are available at multiple pasture points. Generations of farm stewards have maintained a focus on land stewardship and animal welfare.