Cattle Ranch Of The Week: Mission Valley Ranch

Mission Valley Ranch has been operated by Bill Hogue for over 50 years. Hogue has always held a profound fascination with history. His normal quiet demeanor transforms into lengthy intense conversation at the mention of a story from the past.

As a lifelong Kansan born in 1931, he has had time to create some history of his own. Bill's strong roots developed on a farm outside of Eskridge, Kansas where he was raised by loving grandparents. Before-school chores at dawn along with a daily pattern of survival basics in a home with no water or electricity taught him discipline and gave him the stamina of a work horse. He is still capable of putting in a 15 hour day.

Bill developed a residential home-building business that has spanned over 50 years and is still going strong today. His goal of offering quality construction at the best possible value has gained him respect throughout the area.

In 1957, he satisfied a desire for owning his own land by purchasing 325 acres eight miles west of Topeka, Kansas, drawing him back to his love of the country. He acquired his first few head of registered black Angus cattle and "Mission Valley Ranch" was born. Through artificial insemination and embryo transfer, he has produced top quality breeding stock.

To learn more visit www.missionvalleyranch.com.

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