Round Rock Ranching is a 5th generation family ranch that operates under some fairly simple principles.
Our vision is to produce “The Best Beef in a Better World“. This is the litmus test for all of our management decisions. If our actions will not move us towards this ultimate goal, we don’t do it.
Our mission is to be “produce and market the best beef in an Environmentally, Socially and Economically Responsible manner”. This means we must make a profit, however we can’t do it at the expense of our surroundings or society at large, either locally or globally.
There are 3 simple core principle that guide our operation:
- Respect Land and Life, they are the same thing
- Do Right, Do It Right (the Dudley’s)
- Learn What You Do, Do What You Learn – Love What You Do, Do What You Love
The ranch was originally homesteaded in 1906 by David Ganton when he filed on NE 14 48 5W4. His son Charles then took over the reins, followed by Charles’ daughter Mary. Their son Fred was the fourth generation on the ranch, followed by Sean. Currently Round Rock is operated as a family partnership with Sean/Tanya and Fred/Anne sharing management duties.
Round Rock Ranching runs a cowherd of just under 200 head and the landbase consists of more than 80% native rangeland. The cowherd grazes year round ranging from intensively managed pastures to more extensive winter grazing of native range, swath grazing and bale grazing. Calves are backgrounded, and may be retained on grass.
Round Rock Ranching headquarters are located 4 miles north of the northernmost point of the Battle River, between the junctions of the Grizzly Bear (mentioned in Palliser’s report) and Benner Coullees and we are an important part of the watershed, as every quarter has at least one tributary/sub-tributary to the river system.
The area is rich in native history and was a meeting point between Blackfoot and Plains Cree. It is also home to the Battleford trail between Fort Battleford and Fort Edmonton, with the trail travelling directly south of our yard. Red River cart tracks are still visible in parts of the Grizzly Bear Coullee. A diverse group of native plants and a broad spectrum of wildlife are present in the area.
