We focus on balanced genetics and producing cattle with a look about them. Calves that will not only make you proud to drive through your pastures, but ones that will perform in show rings across the country. Bob passed away in 1978 but Lillian kept up the commercial cattle business. By the late 1980’s she had acquired 226 cows and five bulls. My father, Gary Stevenson, was born in Fort Worth, Texas. His parents, Charles and Stanley Stevenson, were part of a farming community in Stamford, Texas. Growing up, Gary spent time in the panhandle around the farming and ranching industries. When Gary Stevenson married Pam Piwonka, they settled in Brenham, Texas, and Angus cattle were brought onto the Flying G Ranch property for the first time. Gary bought the beginning of his herd at a dispersal sale, and Lillian allowed her new son-in-law to use the family land. In 1989, one of Gary’s bulls was selected to be in the movie “The Fulfillment of Mary Gray,” staring Cheryl Ladd. Gary and Pam have two children; my brother, Clayton, and myself. At the age of 8, I started showing cattle in the local county show. This continued until I was 10 and my family did not have to ability the keep showing due to the demands of my father’s job in the oil and gas industry. Our family maintained our cattle operations and when Clayton reached the age to start showing, he and I got the chance to start again. Since 2000, Clayton and I have been active in the Texas Junior Angus Association and National Junior Angus Association and my father has been active in the Texas Angus Association and is currently serving on their board of directors.
1st generation Flying G rancher, Adolph Gold
In 2002, my family bought 75 acres of land that originally belonged to the Flying G Ranch. This piece of property is where the current Flying G Ranch headquarters lie. As we have grown over the years, we have extended our ranch north in 2011 to Rio Vista, Texas. We are currently ranching over 4000 acres, maintaining over 300 registered Angus cows, and running 100 commercial cattle. We are very thankful for all of the blessings the Lord has given us and we hope to continue growing and improving the Angus industry. Written by Ashley Stevenson, 4th Generation of Flying G
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