1937 Florida ranch now 50,000 acres, among largest US cow-calf ops in 5th gen
Adams Ranch in Florida has evolved from a small 1937 cattle operation into a massive 50,000-acre enterprise managed by five generations of the same family. Despite rapid urban development in the region, the ranch maintains traditional cattle-herding practices and preserves its history through an on-site museum.
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The story highlights the preservation of traditional agricultural heritage and family-run businesses amidst the pressures of modern urban expansion.
What began as a small cattle operation in Florida in 1937 has grown into a sprawling ranch spanning approximately 50,000 acres across several counties. At Adams Ranch in Fort Pierce, four generations of the same family have worked the land, and a fifth generation is now growing up amid the cattle, open pastures and traditions that have defined the family business for nearly nine decades.Founded by the grandfather of current ranch president Mike Adams, the ranch has grown into one of the country's largest cow-calf operations.
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