St. Marks River Ranch LLC

St. Marks River Ranch LLC raises Pineywoods cattle in Crawfordville, FL in the Florida Panhandle near Tallahassee. It has been breeding Pineywoods cattle for several years and follows guidelines from the national breed association for routine health screenings.

The herd grazes on native pasture along the St. Marks River and calves are handled regularly to encourage calm, social temperaments. Breeding decisions emphasize maternal instincts and efficient feed conversion to meet a range of ranching goals. Calving typically takes place in a covered facility to shelter newborns from seasonal storms, and rotational grazing helps preserve pasture quality. Routine pasture rotation and mineral supplementation support overall herd resilience, particularly during humid summers.

Owners Suzette Bragg and James Peterson draw on decades of local ranching tradition to maintain sustainable practices and strong maternal lines. Many neighbors remark on the ranch’s steady commitment to herd health and regional stewardship.