Sale Information
NEW SALE FORMAT!
NEW THIS YEAR: ONLINE SALE FORMAT THROUGH DV AUCTION!
We ask that you carefully read all the details provided on the sale information pages. Several aspects of our sale format, payment options, discounts and even the location of the bulls for viewing have changed. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of our sale day contacts listed below with any questions about this year’s new sale updates and changes.
SALE DAY CONTACTS:
SALE STRUCTURE
• All bulls will have a set Floor Price
VIEWING DAY
NEW LOCATION: 37740 240th Avenue
Goodhue, MN 55027
Located 4 miles east of Goodhue, Minnesota on County #9, then 1/4 mile north on 240th Ave.
BRANDON SCHAFER
Schafer Farms
Cell: 651-380-0645 brandon@schaferfarm.com
MAX SCHAFER
Schafer Farms
Cell: 651-301-5459
BRADY FERGUSON Schafer Farms – Cattle Manager
• Bidding on DVAuction will open on February 25th @ 10am and close on Monday, February 27th @ 7pm In the case of limited internet connection or limited experience bidding online, Schafers would be happy to place a bid for you on DVAuction
VIEWING DAY SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 25, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 1p.m. Bulls will be sorted and available for inspection. Lunch, coffee, and a warm place to sit and discuss the cattle business will be available throughout the day.
SIGHT UNSEEN PURCHASING
Sale day phone numbers listed above.
If you can’t make it to the viewing day, we do offer a Sight Unseen Guarantee where we will guarantee your satisfaction on all purchases. If you need to make a SUS purchase, please contact Brandon at 651-380-0645 prior to the start of the DVAuction so we have adequate time to discuss your operation, your cowherd and breeding program to find the bull that will best fit your needs.
BULL PAYMENT OPTIONS
Upon completion of the DV Auction, invoices will be mailed out. Invoices may be paid in full OR
Interest-Free Deferred Payment
25% Down payment is due by April 1st.
25% Payment is due upon delivery.
50% Final Payment is due by April 1st, 2024. This will be the 38th Year offering our Deferred Payment Program.
Two ingredients have been essential for this program to stand the test of time:
1. We have to provide a high quality product (Bulls) that meet and/or exceed our customer’s demands.
2. Working with amazing “salt of the earth” Farmers and Ranchers (Our Customers)
BULL HOUSING
All Bulls will be housed free of charge until May 1st, after which time we will continue to house your bull(s) until needed at a charge of $3.00/ day.
VIEW THE SALE Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code below. Click the link that appears to visit the Schafer Farms sale page directly.BULL DELIVERY
Schafer Farms will deliver any bull sold in our sale up to 100 miles. If your Farm/Ranch is within 100 miles of Goodhue, we will deliver to your door. If you are beyond 100 miles we will deliver the bull(s) to a convenient meeting point. All buyers will receive 1 Free Delivery Opportunity. If the buyer is unable to take delivery at that time, we will still deliver your bull(s) however we will charge $2.00/mile for delivery.
LOYAL CUSTOMER DISCOUNT
All customers who have purchased 2 or more bulls in the previous 3 years, or have purchased 5 or more bred heifers in the past 12 months, will receive a 2% discount on your first bull purchased in 2023.
VOLUME DISCOUNT
All Individuals, Farms, or Ranches that purchase 2 or more bulls will receive a Volume Discount as follows:
2 Bulls = 2nd bull 2% Discount
3 Bulls = 3rd bull 3% Discount
4 Bulls = 4th bull 4% Discount
Up through 10 bulls
FIRST BREEDING SEASON GUARANTEE
The coverage of this guarantee is limited to the first breeding season which we define as 60 days after bull turnout. This guarantee covers all death and loss-of-use injuries except those caused by mismanagement, negligence or mistreatment of the bulls covered. Guaranteed value of the bull(s) will be limited to the actual purchase cost of the bull(s) minus any salvage value. All claims must be reported to Schafer Farms within 24 hours of discovery and a complete diagnosis by a licensed veterinarian must be reported.
BULL MANAGEMENT & HEALTH
All of the bulls have gone through a comprehensive health & parasite control program. This program includes fall parasite control, plus being double vaccinated for Clostridia, Red Water, triple vaccinated for IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, & Lepto, as well as, being vaccinated for Pasturella. All bulls with a potential risk have been DNA Tested Free of Genetic Defects. Prior to delivery, all of the bulls will be given a complete breeding soundness exam including semen test. *** All bulls will be eligible for out of state transport.***
BULL PRICES & VIDEOS
Prices will be available during our Sale Open House/Viewing Day, as well as listed on DVAuction. Bull videos will be available on our website two weeks prior to the sale.
WWW.SCHAFERFARM.COM
SEMEN INTEREST
Schafer Farms is retaining a 50% semen interest in all bulls in the sale offering. The buyer will receive full possession and resale or salvage value, as well as a 50% Semen Interest. Any semen collection would be done at the buyer’s convenience and our expense.
Sale Information
Greetings from all of us at Schafer Farms —
As you look over the sale offerings for our 38th annual bull sale, you will notice some changes in our sale structure. Rest assured, you will continue to receive the same quality and excellence that you have come to expect from Schafer Farms genetics. Our long history of excellence is born out of genuine care for our environment and animals, unparalleled integrity, and absolute respect for the generations that have preceded us.
Whether you are a loyal returning customer or this is your first time to our sale, we appreciate your interest and would love to partner with you in meeting your business needs and goals.
Opportunity awaits!
The Schafer Family
Igenity Maternal Index (IMI)
Igenity Production Index (IPI)
Igenity Total Cow Index
Birth Weight (BW)
Calving Ease Direct (CED)
Calving Ease Maternal (CEM)
Heifer Pregnancy Rate (HPR)
Definition
Definition
This index is highly maternal and designed to select replacement heifers for fertility, longevity and higher weaned calf weight. It is a tool developed for producers who sell calves at weaning or after a short backgrounding period.
The Igenity Production Index is well balanced for maternal, production and carcass progeny traits. It is designed for producers who raise their own heifers and want broad improvement across multiple traits.
As a combination of the IMI and Envigor scores, the ITCI is designed to select females that will not only excel because of increased heterosis and genetic potential, but also pass that same genetic potential on to their progeny.
Higher scores equate to higher birthweight potential. Heavy calves can cause calving difficulty but also have more growth potential. (CED or CEM in selection indexes are preferred over BW alone.)
Greater probability a calf will be born unassisted out of a first-calf heifer, including birth weight and shape of the calf. A higher value is greater calving ease.
Includes all genetic factors that impact a first-calf heifer ’s ability to calve unassisted, such as pelvic area and her genetics for birth weight. Higher value is more calving ease.
A heifer’s potential to conceive during breeding season, relative to other heifers. A higher value is desired.
Weaning Weight (WW)
Difference in average 205-day weight. The higher the number, the greater the weaning weight of calves.
• Select your fertility,
• Use DNA potential
• Leverage retained-ownership
Average Daily Gain (ADG)
Based on pounds of gain per day. The Igenity score for Average Daily Gain (ADG) identifies genetic potential for post-weaning growth.
MATERNAL,
• Pinpoint
• Easy-to-read
• Predict
Yearling Weight (YW)
Difference in average 365-day weight. The higher the number, the greater the yearling weight.
Residual Feed Intake (RFI)
Scrotal Circumference (SC)
Marbling (MARB)
This is an indicator of feed efficiency. It is the difference in animals’ daily consumption of feed to achieve the same level of daily gain. Lower RFI indicates greater feed efficiency.
Difference in scrotal size as an indication of fertility in replacement females. A higher score equates to higher scrotal size.
USDA marbling score at a similar end-point. The higher the marbling, the higher the USDA quality grade.
• Designed
• Emphasize qualities
• Online
Ribeye Area (REA)
MILK Pounds of calf weaning weight due to dam’s milk production. Optimize “milk” to the forage environment. FAT
Ribeye area as measured on a carcass. REA estimates muscling in a beef carcass in square inches of ribeye at the 12th rib. Larger REA progeny have more muscle and higher percentage of retail product.
SELECT, MANAGE AND MARKET YOUR CATTLE
Backfat as measured on a carcass. Fat thickness is scored as depth of fat in inches over the ribeye muscle at the 12th rib. Higher fat thickness scores equate to lower lean yield.
Stayability (STAY)
to select and higher for producers backgrounding Weaning Weight (WW)
balanced for traits. It is own heifers and traits.
scores, the ITCI only excel potential, but their progeny.
Docility (DOC)
Average Daily Gain (ADG)
205-day weight. The higher weaning weight of day. The Igenity score identifies genetic growth.
Yearling Weight (YW)
potential. but also have selection indexes
The chance a heifer will remain in the herd as a productive cow until at least six years of age. A higher value is desired.
Difference in average 205-day weight. The higher the number, the greater the weaning weight of calves.
Genetic potential to be calm or have calm offspring. Higher scores indicate a higher probability of acceptable disposition.
Based on pounds of gain per day. The Igenity score for Average Daily Gain (ADG) identifies genetic potential for post-weaning growth.
SELECT, MANAGE AND MARKET YOUR CATTLE
• Select replacement heifers that move you ahead on your fertility, production and quality goals
Difference in average 365-day weight. The higher the number, the greater the yearling weight.
• Use DNA scores to manage breeding and production potential
• Leverage data in calf marketing, bred heifer sales or retained-ownership decisions
Residual Feed Intake (RFI)
MATERNAL, PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS TRAITS
This is an indicator of feed efficiency. It is the difference in animals’ daily consumption of feed to achieve the same level of daily gain. Lower RFI indicates greater feed efficiency.
• Select replacement heifers that move you ahead on your fertility, production and quality goals
Tenderness (TEND)
• Use DNA scores to manage breeding and production potential
Genetic potential for beef tenderness (WarnerBratzler Shear Force). A higher 1-10 score is more tender.
• Leverage data in calf marketing, bred heifer sales or retained-ownership decisions
Hot Carcass Weight (HCW)
Unchilled weight of a beef carcass. The higher the HCW, the greater the dressing percentage.
MATERNAL, PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS TRAITS
• Pinpoint herd strengths and improvement areas
• Easy-to-read 1 to 10 scoring
• Predict traits heifers will pass on to their offspring
INDEXES FOR SELECTION DECISIONS
• Designed for multi-trait selection
• Emphasize balanced, maternal or beef system qualities
• Online tools to build your own index
unassisted out of a shape of the Scrotal Circumference (SC)
• Pinpoint herd strengths and improvement areas
• Easy-to-read 1 to 10 scoring
• Predict traits heifers will pass on to their offspring
Difference in scrotal size as an indication of fertility in replacement females. A higher score equates to higher scrotal size.
365-day weight. The higher yearling weight.
first-calf heifer ’s area and her more calving Marbling (MARB)
efficiency. It is the consumption of feed to
INDEXES FOR SELECTION DECISIONS
• Designed for multi-trait selection
USDA marbling score at a similar end-point. The higher the marbling, the higher the USDA quality grade.
• Emphasize balanced, maternal or beef system
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SAGUARO
Saguaro
BTBR 8111F ET
Sons selling: 2101K, 2102K, 2109K
DESTINATION 82Y
BTBR SAGUARO 8111F ET AMGV1418736
BCC MISS OBJECTIVE 41W
MR PAYWEIGHT 710E
MISS SFI MR PAYWEIGHT 0151H AMGV1486241
MS SFI FORTUNE 0245X
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682
PAYWEIGHT 710E AMGV1389217
MS HILLEX102 584C ET
BENNETT Y504
MS SFI 0169H AMGV1498923
MS SFI HIGH FOCUS 6187D
1173
DESTINATION 82Y
BTBR SAGUARO 8111F ET AMGV1418736
BCC MISS OBJECTIVE 41W
COPPERFIELD ET MS SFI COPPERFEILD 0227H AMGV1487408 MS SFI REGIS 4283B
CONNEALY JUDGMENT
KG JUSTIFIED 3023 AMAN17707279
KG MISS MAGIC 1443
HOLE IN ONE 93D
MS SFI HOLE IN ONE 0184H AMGV1498929
MS SFI SANDHILLS 3153A
JUSTIFIED 3023 AMAN17707279
SFI DEACON 0286H AMGV1498943
SCHIEFELBEIN EFFECTIVE 61 AAA17065105 FROSTY ANSWER 3979
HOLE IN ONE 93D MS SFI HOLE IN ONE 0230H AMGV1487411 4181
TRUSTEE
BUTCHES
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS BUTCHES TRUSTEE AMAN19230046 BUTCHS ELSIE GODFATHER 575C
SFI GODFATHER 0154H AMGV1486244
7296E
Trustee
Sons selling: 2116K, 2119K
620
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS BUTCHES TRUSTEE AMAN19230046 BUTCHS
3.10
0162H AMGV1486248
CONNEALY JUDGMENT KG JUSTIFIED 3023 AMAN17707279
KG MISS MAGIC 1443
DEACON 908D
SFI DEACON 0240H AMGV1498933
SFI Z204 7118E
LAZY TV WATCHMAN W021 WATCHMAN 2501B AMGV1306671 MS X102 2501Z OF 7105 SCHAFERS BRILLIANCE 2108Z MS SFI 2108Z 6391D AMGV1412230 5198
EFFECTIVE 61
EFFECTIVE 0105H AMGV1485488 MS SFI GRAND SLAM 8320F DITKA C85
MS SFI DITKA 0214H AMGV1487399 MS SFI WOW FACTOR 8176F
BLACK YEARLING BULLS
508
2.81
EFFECTIVE 61
EFFECTIVE 0105H AMGV1485488
MS SFI GRAND SLAM 8320F
148A24
SFI OPTIMIZER 0328H AMGV1499052 MS SFI SANDHILLS 6252D
2129K BIRTHDATE: 3/4/22 HOMO BLACK AOD: 2 YRS
SCHIEFELBEIN EFFECTIVE 61
EFFECTIVE 0105H AMGV1485488
MS SFI GRAND SLAM 8320F
Y504
SFI Y504 1023H AMGV1485720
MS SFI OPTIMIZER 7319E
BISMARCKS MR GOVENOR 2A DURANT 6296D AMGV1352159 BTBR MS BLACK CROSS 2023 POST ROCK HIGHLY FOCUSED
SFI HIGH FOCUS 6187D AMGV1350274
SANDHILLS 3194A
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035
560
SFI CJ5 WOW FACTOR 8666F AMGV1313702
MS QUEENOFDIAMONDS 254A82 BTBR NEVADA 1170Y
MS SFI NEVADA 7136E AMGV1422945
MS SFI 3253A 6352D
BISMARCKS MR GOVENOR 2A DURANT 6296D AMGV1352159 BTBR MS BLACK CROSS 2023
9234G AMGV1456772
FINAL LINE
Final Line
OVER 16F
Sons selling: 2162K, 2173K
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035
SFI CJ5 WOW FACTOR 8666F AMGV1313702 MS QUEENOFDIAMONDS 254A82
PAYWEIGHT 710E
SFI PAYWEIGHT 9338G AMGV1457795
FINAL LINE 16F AMGV1426307
SCHIEFELBEIN EFFECTIVE 61
SFI EFFECTIVE 8153F AMGV1425279
SFI TRACTION 6297D
BISMARCKS MR GOVENOR 2A
6296D AMGV1352159
2023
EFFECTIVE 9103G AMGV1456639
3G ZIP LINE 266Z OVER FINAL LINE 16F AMGV1426307
SCHAFERS SLEEP EASY 5143C
SFI 7196E AMGV1424324
2174K BIRTHDATE: 3/15/22 HETERO BLACK AOD: 4 YRS
BISMARCKS MR GOVENOR 2A
DURANT 6296D AMGV1352159
BTBR MS BLACK CROSS 2023
EGL LIFELINE B101
MS SFI LIFELINE 8160F AMGV1428444
BLACK YEARLING BULLS
2177K BIRTHDATE: 3/16/22 HOMO BLACK AOD: 2 YRS
Y504
GODFATHER 0146H AMGV1486238
MS SFI Y504 8294F
SCHAFERS SAM 7142E
MS SFI 0348H AMGV1499057
MS SFI WATCHMAN 5124C
2.97 79B HOLE IN ONE 93D AMGV1357745
BEETHOVENS MISS PRIDE 3A JKGF IMPACT Y353
SFI IMPACT 6303D AMGV1391089
LOOKOUT 3264A
SCHIEFELBEIN EFFECTIVE 61
SCHAFERS EFFECTIVE 0105H AMGV1485488
MS SFI GRAND SLAM 8320F
MS SFI WOW FACTOR 8176F 8218 UN REGISTERED
CJ5 REDEMPTION 8638F
WW 474
WT 585.36
YW 1132 WDA 2.86 ADG ON TEST 2.94
MS SFI LIFELINE 8143F
Y505 SCHAFERS GODFATHER 0146H AMGV1486238 MS SFI Y504 8294F
Y504 0148
SFI WATCHMAN 5176C
3.20
DITKA C85
SCHAFERS DITKA 0181H AMGV1497941 MS SFI SANDHILLS 5178C BRICKYARD 254D236
WATCHMAN 4114B
BLACK YEARLING BULLS
2225K BIRTHDATE: 4/2/22
DITA 0305H AMGV1497709
4191B 6341D
214X2
MARSHALL 8129F AMGV1423312
HIGH FOCUS 8259F
2270K
DITKA 0181H AMGV1497941
5178C
BLACK TWO-YEAR-OLD BULLS
1119J SFIG SCHAFERS PAYWEIGHT 1119J
BIRTHDATE: 2021-01-27 HOMO BLACK BA”50”
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682
MR PAYWEIGHT 710E AMGV1389217
MS HILLEX102 584C ET BENNETT Y504 MS SFI Y504 9114G AMGV1456645
MS SFI LIFELINE 7193E
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 006S
O LASS 7017 DCH HILLE X102
MS BLACK CROSS 6044
CONNEALY TRUSTMARK MISS FORTUNE U490 EGL LIFELINE B101
MS SFI PAXTON 2111Z
Act BW: 65 Adj WW: 599 Adj YW: 1114
1130J SCHAFERS PAYWEIGHT 1130J
BIRTHDATE: 2021-01-31 HOMO BLACK BA”50”
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682
MR PAYWEIGHT 710E AMGV1389217
MS HILLEX102 584C ET
GAME CHANGER D136
MS SFI GAME CHANGER 9344G AMGV1457800
MS SFI SANDHILLS 3221A
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 006S
21AR O LASS 7017
DCH HILLE X102
MS BLACK CROSS 6044
BENNETT Y6
EVELYNN U426
CTR SANDHILLS 0065X
MS POWER 5129R
1096
BLACK TWO-YEAR-OLD BULLS
1173J SCHAFERS CIVIL WAR 1173J
BIRTHDATE: 2021-02-16 HOMO BLACK BA”50”
V A R DISCOVERY 2240
CIVIL WAR E92 AMGV1386499
LOTTIE C92
BTBR NEVADA 1170Y
MS SFI NEVADA 8286F AMGV1498061
MS THOMAS SANDHILLS 4526B
A A R TEN X 7008 S A
DEER VALLEY RITA 0308
BLACK IMPACT 3960N
LOTTIE Y92
DBCC FINAL OBJECTIVE
MS BLACK CROSS 6044
CTR SANDHILLS 0065X
SCHAFERS 8244U 1252Y
Act BW: 85 Adj WW: 733 Adj YW: 1224
1211J SCHAFERS PAYWEIGHT 1211J
BIRTHDATE: 2021-02-21 HOMO BLACK BA”50”
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682
MR PAYWEIGHT 710E AMGV1389217
MS HILLEX102 584C ET
BTBR NEVADA 1170Y
MS SFI NEVADA 8126F AMGV1423309
MS SFI HIGH FOCUS 6126D
SFI 1108Y 4290B
Act BW: 87 Adj WW: 682 Adj YW: 1150
1219J SCHAFERS GODFATHER 1219J
BIRTHDATE: 2021-02-22 HOMO BLACK BA”63”
LAZY TV WATCHMAN W021
GODFATHER 575C AMGV1355452
JANELLE Y011 ET
BRICKYARD 254D236
MS SFI BRICKYARD 8188F AMGV1421744
MS SFI 0110X 2533Z
DVA SCOUT 553
LAZY TV MS PETERBLT T309 3303K ET PHOENIX T029 ET
CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229
MS FORGETMEKNOT 254Z636ET
SCHAFERS IN FOCUS 0110X
MS SFI 2ND CLASS 0509X Act
666 Adj YW: 1156
1236J SCHAFERS JACKPOT 1236J
BIRTHDATE: 2021-02-26 HOMO BLACK BA”63”
ADKINS JACKPOT 906W
TPG JACKPOT 7551B ET AMGV1306681
MS MATRON 802U
B C MATRIX 4132
SCHAFERS MATRIX 0286X AMGV1150859
MS SFI KING PIN 6355S
CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564JET
ADKINS MISS DIXIE 672S
MR KINGSTON 106P MISS RT 338 703S ET O
C EMBLAZON 854E
CAF PURE PRIDE EXT 99
KINGPIN K403 8287H
RED YEARLING BULLS
selling: 2180K
RED YEARLING BULLS
2291K BIRTHDATE: 4/17/22 RED AOD: 5 YRS
2308K BIRTHDATE: 4/23/22
AOD: 4 YRS
RED TWO-YEAR-OLD BULLS
1227J SCHAFERS OVER GAME DAY 1227J
BIRTHDATE: 2021-02-23 RED BA”50”
OVER DRAFT PICK 413D OVER GAME DAY 443G ET AMGV1468746
WOW FACTOR 254C282
MS SFI WOW FACTOR 8268F AMGV1421831
MS SFI 2302Z 5344C
C-T RED QUEST 4010 OVER BLUSH 413B
U112 URIAL
9K S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035
QUEENOFDIAMONDS 254A82
BRILLIANCE 2302Z
SFI 7382T 0537X
1271J SCHAFERS OVER GAME DAY 1271J
BIRTHDATE: 2021-03-05 RED BA”50”
OVER DRAFT PICK 413D OVER GAME DAY 443G ET AMGV1468746
SCHAFERS PARAMOUNT 6101D
MS SFI PARAMOUNT 8205F AMGV1421756
MS SFI SUNDOWN 5261C
1317J SCHAFERS OVER GAME DAY 1317J
BIRTHDATE: 2021-03-11 RED BA”50”
OVER DRAFT PICK 413D
OVER GAME DAY 443G ET AMGV1468746 028X
SUNDOWN
MS SFI SUNDOWN 4135B AMGV1497947
MS SFI 0132X 2187Z
C-T RED QUEST 4010
OVER BLUSH 413B
HILLE U112 URIAL
MISS BUD 9K
MR FOCUS MACH 775T
FLYING H ME CC 49R
SCHAFERS 2ND CLASS 0132X
MS SFI NORS KING 9330W Act
85 Adj WW: 721 Adj YW: 1154
C-T RED QUEST 4010
OVER BLUSH 413B
HILLE U112 URIAL MISS BUD 9K
MARSHALL 214X2
MS SFI SANDHILLS 4238B SUNDOWN MS SFI RED POWER 2520Z
Bred Balancer Females
FOR SALE PRIVATELY
ADVANTAGES
OF BALANCER COWS OVER STRAIGHTBRED COWS
Here at Schafer Farms, our business continues to evolve, and as a result, the way which we can serve our customers has evolved as well. We continue to put a strong focus on females that will meet the quality standards for genetics, phenotype, and disposition that our customers have come to expect. Today, we look to serve you in multiple ways.
• MARC studies have proven that crossbred cows reduce breakeven production costs by as much as 10%.
• Research shows the average crossbred female stays in the herd about two years longer than a straight bred cow.
• A crossbreeding program offers direct, maternal heterosis – increased fertility, better calf survivability, heavier weaning weights, and greater cow longevity.
• Heterosis results in increases in lifetime productivity by approximately one calf or 600 pounds of calf weaning weight over the lifetime of the cow.
• Through availability of young, bred cows that have proven to produce quality offspring as replacement females for your herd. We eliminate your largest risk, which is breeding and calving out heifers for their first year.
• By offering our female buy-back program and cooperative marketing of each season’s calves.
• Through conversations with individual customers to understand their needs and the ways we can best meet those unique needs.
We are proud of our long history and proven success in the beef industry. This experience continues to help us position our customers in a way that allows them to utilize their purchase to have the greatest success in their own operations.
Schafer Farms
BRANDON SCHAFER
Cell: 651-380-0645 | brandon@schaferfarm.com