| THE HISTORY |
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| ALTO ADAMS, SR |
| ALTO ADAMS, JR |
When Alto Adams, Sr. bought a tract of unfenced
grassland in St. Lucie County, Florida in 1937. The land Jr.
became a partner in the cattle operation as Alto Adams &
bulls were crossed on Brahman cows. The principal
product was grass fattened steers. In 1963, the ranch
was incorporated as Adams Ranch, Inc. The ownership
was Alto Adams, Jr., Elaine Harrison and their children.
together. The 15,000 acres was expanded to 50,000 acres
with the purchase of land in Osceola and Okeechobee
Counties. The 10,000 cow herd produces feeder steers,
replacement heifers and breeding bulls. The Braford
breed developed from the Adams Ranch Hereford X
Brahman crosses. Feeder calves became the main
product and were shipped by train and truck to the
corn-belt. In 1969, the Adams Ranch Braford herd became
the number one foundation herd both for the
International Bradford Association and its successor the
United States Braford Breeders. Lee Adams, Buddy
Adams, Mike Adams and Rob Adams joined the company
giving depth of management. By the 1990's a Composite
breeding program was under way that has led to the
ABEEF cattle that provide quality beef, with high cutability
in a heat tolerant animal. The 4th generation of the
Adams Family are beginning to join the company. Diane
Haenning is the efficient Office Manager. Peter Harrison
is a Vice President. In 1999, the ranch received the
Ranch of the Century award from the National Cattlemen's
Beef Association. It is the 15th largest cow-calf ranch in
the USA. Family support has enabled management to
manage for long-term ranch and herd improvements
rather than for short-term profits.
grassland in St. Lucie County, Florida in 1937. The land Jr.
became a partner in the cattle operation as Alto Adams &
bulls were crossed on Brahman cows. The principal
product was grass fattened steers. In 1963, the ranch
was incorporated as Adams Ranch, Inc. The ownership
was Alto Adams, Jr., Elaine Harrison and their children.
together. The 15,000 acres was expanded to 50,000 acres
with the purchase of land in Osceola and Okeechobee
Counties. The 10,000 cow herd produces feeder steers,
replacement heifers and breeding bulls. The Braford
breed developed from the Adams Ranch Hereford X
Brahman crosses. Feeder calves became the main
product and were shipped by train and truck to the
corn-belt. In 1969, the Adams Ranch Braford herd became
the number one foundation herd both for the
International Bradford Association and its successor the
United States Braford Breeders. Lee Adams, Buddy
Adams, Mike Adams and Rob Adams joined the company
giving depth of management. By the 1990's a Composite
breeding program was under way that has led to the
ABEEF cattle that provide quality beef, with high cutability
in a heat tolerant animal. The 4th generation of the
Adams Family are beginning to join the company. Diane
Haenning is the efficient Office Manager. Peter Harrison
is a Vice President. In 1999, the ranch received the
Ranch of the Century award from the National Cattlemen's
Beef Association. It is the 15th largest cow-calf ranch in
the USA. Family support has enabled management to
manage for long-term ranch and herd improvements
rather than for short-term profits.
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