Meet the Breeders
LRAR — Lytle Red Angus Ranch

     I would like to thank Pharo Cattle Co. for including our herd in their program. We run around 250 Red Angus cows, with 60 of them being registered. We are located on the Cheyenne River 12 miles northwest of Wall, SD. The Red Angus cattle adapt readily to the rugged terrain on our ranch.
      At one time my grandfather was on this ranch and lost it during the depression. My dad purchased the ranch back in 1974 and now my wife and I own and operate the ranch. My family includes my wife Angela and four boys: Dalton, Zeb, Kale and Clancy.
      We feel our cattle and philosophies parallel those of Pharo Cattle Co. and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of the team. Rusty & Angela Lytle, phone 605-279-2648.


OAO—Overdorff Angus Operation

     At an elevation of 7500 feet, Overdorff Angus Operation is located at the base of the Wyoming Range Mountains, 26 miles west of Pinedale, Wyoming. The growing season is only 55-60 days and the winters can be very long and harsh. We realized we needed to find a way to produce more efficient cattle if we were going to continue ranching in this environment. That realization led us to the decision to start breeding our own bulls. Along the road to that decision, we were mentored and became friends with many low input, like minded breeders, who helped us form the goals for our breeding program. We are very grateful to those folks for their time and generosity, and the road ultimately led to Kit Pharo.
      Our goal became, and will always be, to breed purebred Angus cattle with great udders, gentle dispositions and longevity, in an easy fleshing, moderate package. The opportunity for my wife Jackie, daughter Brecken and I to join the PCC operation allows us to continue to grow and learn from some great cattlemen and women. We feel very humbled and blessed by God to be able to be a part of Pharo Cattle Company. Brandon and Jackie Overdorff, phone 307-859-8221.


OH — Ozark Hills Land & Cattle

     Ozark Hills Land & Cattle is a 4th generation cattle farm dedicated to raising forage cattle in southern Missouri. We are in the fescue belt and continually work on fescue tolerance, slick hair coats, insect resistance, etc. — everything to do with adaptability. We believe that cattle that can excel on fescue can excel in nearly all other environments. Fertility is our #1 priority. Raising bulls that will consistently sire highly fertile, slick haired, good uddered females that are moderate in size is our goal.
      We became organic in the fall of 2005 after a 3-year transition period. This takes away most of the crutches. We don’t use any wormers or fly control. No antibiotics. We are 100% grassfed. No grain supplements. We have transitioned to fall calving because it works best in southern fescue country.
      Feel free to come by for a visit. We would love to show you our cattle any time. David Hall, phone 417-256-0813; Jerry Hall, phone 417-256-2958.