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PERKS RANCH HISTORY

         Perks Ranch is located in Ogle and Winnebago counties of Northern Illinois. The ranch was founded by Cam Perks and his family back in 1961, as a working horse and cattle ranch, thus the - brand. Over the years as the ranch has expanded it has grown to approximately 2000 acres of fertile rolling grass pastures, cropland and protected forests. Doug Perks takes the lead with the cattle operations while brother Lachlan takes the reins at the Cutting Horse division.

         In the early days of operation the cutting horses got most of the attention with the cattle side operating as a commercial cow calf unit. However, in 1978 the ranch purchased their first foundation Hereford females in the famous Northern Pump Co. dispersion. From that point forward the complexion of the cattle division at Perks Ranch has made rapid changes and improvements. Major female purchases from Imig Herefords and others, along with replacements pushed numbers well over 150 registered cows by the late 1980’s.

         In 1992, Tommy Coley took over the management of the cattle operations. With the addition of some new genetics and new facilities things began to run at full speed ahead, with the aim of developing a nationally recognized seed stock cattle business.

         In 1997 the nucleolus of today’s Perks Ranch Red Angus program, emerged through select purchases of females from the famous Von Forell‘s foundation herd of Wyoming Reds. The genetic base of these cows combined with the power of RBJR Advance A709 has proven to be a successful combination in the Red Angus industry and the beginning of the “Perks Advancer” story.

         In 2005, Craig Crutcher became manager of Perks Ranch. With the start of new management the first thing that occurred was the sale of all mature cows in both the Hereford and Red Angus herds.

         At the present time Perks Ranch hosts two sales each year. A fall “Select Hereford Female” sale with a “Performance Tested Bull” sale held each spring featuring both Hereford and Red Angus herd bull prospects and the best commercial bulls money can buy!

         We have had much success at major shows across the country. Our breeding program is proud to offer winning genetics for the purebred breeder as well as the commercial cowman. We offer cattle that are selected for traits, which effect profitability for our valued customers.

PERKS RANCH
CATTLE DIVISION MISSION STATEMENT

         To be recognized as the leading source of genetics for the beef cattle industry, by utilizing all available practical, scientific and genetic knowledge.

         To foster a progressive environment of education and knowledge in a family environment.

         To operate the ranch with quality personnel in a practical manner with all equipment and facilities in good order, with quality and customer acceptance our top priority.

         Customer acceptance, personal satisfaction and PROFIT are our measures of success.

PERSONNEL

Doug Perks is in charge of the cattle operations at Perks Ranch. Doug and his wife Mary have four children Wade, Anna, TJ and Shannon. Doug’s daily chores as President of Eclipse Inc. keep him very busy.

The Perks Ranch cattle division is managed by Craig Crutcher. He and his wife Brenda are proud parents of two boys Shawn and Trevor.

Perks Ranch would also like to welcome John Farbo as their Herdsman.

HOW TO FIND US

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