From the Pastor to the Pasture
Mark grew up in Chaska, MN where he had a small farm and was very active in 4H and cattle showing. After high school he went to college to begin studies in Animal Science. However within two years his life brought changes, which included getting married and moving in a different direction. He began his studies for the Office of the Holy Ministry. He has been an a pastor in a Bible based Lutheran church (The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod) for 34 years. In 2001 we purchased a small farm north of St. Croix Falls. It was here that we would begin our own Hereford farm. Big Rock Creek flows through our land, so we decided to name our Hereford farm "Christ the Rock Creek Farm" Now he has come full circle, starting out farming and now able to serve the Lord plus raise cattle. That is why our farm promotes our Lord, our Lutheran Church, and the cattle we love. We have great compassion for our animals and they are treated with much care and respect. It is a great form of therapy and enjoyment for the two of us.
We are so excited about our recent
additions to our herd!
Sire: CMR GVP Mr. Maternal 156T
Dam: DJB 46B Beth 1L Donor- who is a full sister to PW Victor Boomer P606
Owned with Iron Lake Ranch
ILR CTR X51 Lady Extra 718 Sire: KCF Bennett Revolution X51
Dam: ILR Iron Lady 459B ET We feel Lady Extra is the best X51 female around!
We purchased her last year at the IRON CLAD Genetics sale - Athens Texas
Dam: ILR KJ Lady Vicky 356A ET. Lady Regal is a dark cherry heifer with lots
of style and shape. Her maternal sire is Trust. She is a beauty out of deceased Regal.
Dam: SR 021W Bayrose 4300 ET . Iron Lake Ranch selected Bayrose as their Pick of three flush mates at Sierra Ranches - California a few years ago. We purchased her natural heifer calf at the Iron Clad Genetics sale 2018 ~ she is a May heifer. We are looking forward to great things from her.
We feel very blessed to have two direct daughters out of
C Miles McKee 2103 ET. Purchased from Iron Lake Ranch.
C Miles McKee 2103 ET set the World Record for a cattle sale selling for $600,000.
Bred by Colyer Herefords.
Lady Proficient is a maternal sister to KCF Bennett Revolution X51 - Dam Proficient U201! It is a unique mating that combines the finest in Line 1 ( Sire: Advance 4075) and Homozygous polled (Proficient U201) genetics, resulting in an elite genetic profile that excels in udder quality and value- added carcass merit.
Our Goal at Christ the Rock Creek Farm is to promote
Christ the Rock and Rock-Solid Seedstock.
Visitors always welcome.
Check out our website at www.CTRherefords.com
Psalm 50:10 "The cattle on a thousand hills are Mine."
Psalm 50:10 "The cattle on a thousand hills are Mine."
