Farm Tour with Host Jon Howard

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About Our Founder

Load video: With Wes madden a retired Army Blackhawk medevac pilot, Afghanistan veteran, Owner of Scenic Sotheby’s in Destin & 30A and his passion 9 Line Wagyu farms in Bonifay FL. Wes gives us his life story growing up in Nebraska, wrestling in college while doing ROTC, and then going into the Army as a pilot. After his military career he started a real estate company in Alaska and then eventually became the owner of Sothebys in Destin & 30A. Him and his wife’s passion is their wagyu ranch here in Bonifay FL. In our second video you will see over an hours worth of footage of the 495 acre organic free range farm. At the end of the episode you will see Wes preparing and cooking his delicious wagyu for us.If you love the episode please share!

HUNTIN' LAND PODCAST

A Landowner's Experience with Wagyu Cattle

May 24, 2024 - This week on Huntin' Land Butch and Joe interview: Wes and Laura Madden of 9 Line Farmsto discuss starting their farm in Florida after falling in love with wagyu beef brought by friends from Oregon. They explain the importance of genetics, water quality, forage and low stress in raising their fullblood wagyu cattle. The Maddens discuss challenges selling directly to consumers and restaurants. They provide advice for those interested in wagyu farming and recommend farms committed to regenerative agriculture. Wes and Laura also take questions from Joe and Butch on ranching practices, marketing strategies and the future of their farm.

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