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A conversation with everyday Stockmen, Retallick Family 2K Cattle Enterprises - Glen Haven, WI traight Most used tool on your farm and how old is it? The skid steer. But the pitch fork (the least favorite tool) is also used quite frequently.” Your go-to sorting apparatus? Which animal (any species) has left the greatest impact on you? We have two - 2K Blackcap 907 and 2K Black Lady 839. And our dog, Cassie, she is lovable every day!” What is your least favorite job on the farm? Cleaning calving pens in the barn - where the skid steer doeesn’t fit.” What about the beef cattle industry excites you the most? It is constantly changing and there is always room to improve.”
2K sorting stick and attempting to remain calm.”
Describe your BEST/WORST day on the farm. Best day is when the last group of cows goes to pasture.”
The most important lesson you’ve learned in this business? Never think you have it all figured out because someone will prove to you that you do not!”
above 2K Black Lady 839
learn more 2kangus.com above 2K Blackcap 907
2K Cattle consists of about 220 Angus cows. We hold our annual production sale every March and a fall online show heifer sale in October. Kevin has raised cattle for over 40 years and founded 2K Cattle with his wife, Keri, in 1983. Today, Kevin and Keri farm with their daughter Kelsi. They also have two other daughters, Kelli, works for the American Angus Association, and Keela, works at Western Illinois University.” About the Stockman.
Your favorite non-farm activity to do in your free time? Cheer on the WI Badgers!”
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