Three Generations United by Land, Legacy, and Livestock

When Bob and Kimmie Sanders purchased their East Texas ranch over 30 years ago, they could have followed the conventional path - maximize cattle numbers, use every shortcut available, squeeze every dollar from the land.

Instead, they chose stewardship over extraction, quality over quantity, legacy over immediate profit. That choice has shaped everything since...

Nature Conservancy: The Future of Texas Water

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Where Ancient Trails Meet Modern Stewardship

Step onto Cypress River Ranch and you’re walking through centuries of history. Native American trails crossed this land as early as 1542, long before Texas was Texas. Trammels Trace, the first road to Texas from the north, was traveled by Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, and Davie Crockett. Two miles of the Trace still winds through our pastures today. But history here isn’t only about what happened—it’s about what’s happening now.

For over 30 years, we’ve practiced regenerative agriculture by raising Red Wagyu cattle in rotational grazing systems that restore the land. Our efforts have enriched soil, cleaned water, and increased biodiversity—proof of which swims in our stretch of the Cypress River with the world’s only successful paddlefish reintroduction. With 2.5 miles of river frontage, we show that agriculture and conservation can thrive together. Choosing our beef means supporting a vision of farming that heals, restores, and honors the land for generations to come.

Ready to Become Part of Our Ranch Family?

You've read our story - now taste the difference three generations of dedication makes. Start with our Sanders Family Wagyu Box and experience Prime-grade beef raised with purpose.