Hammer Head Cattle and Company is built on both legacy and calling. Ali comes from generations of farmers, where agriculture was a way of life from the very beginning. Growing up meant long days on the farm, barley fields grown for Coors and Budweiser, alfalfa hay, and a Black Angus herd that shaped her understanding of responsibility, stewardship, and hard work.
Dan’s path looked different. He is a first generation rancher who was not born into farming but felt deeply called to it. From the start, he committed himself fully to the long days, physical work, and constant learning that come with raising cattle and caring for the land. His passion was not inherited, it was built through dedication, determination, and a deep respect for the craft.
Together, their stories meet at Hammer Head Cattle and Company, where generations of experience and a calling to the land come together to raise cattle with intention, integrity, and care.
MEET the Ratliffe Family
Our vision is to raise high quality, grass fed beef while preserving the land for future generations and building a business grounded in integrity and transparency. We believe families deserve to know where their food comes from and to trust the people who raise it.
Through thoughtful stewardship, honest practices, and a deep respect for agriculture, we aim to provide beef that nourishes families and honors the land that makes it possible.
Now uniting generations,
Ali and Dan continue to carry the ranching legacy forward.
Foundational to our family’s agricultural roots and the values that continue to guide our farm today.
Raised alongside the land, livestock, and lessons that shaped our early understanding of agriculture and responsibility.
Ali’s connection to agriculture was also shaped by the women who came before her, including her Great Aunt Norma, whose quiet strength, work ethic, and deep respect for the land left a lasting imprint. Her influence is still felt today in the way this farm is run with care, intention, and pride.
Set against wide open skies and working farmland, Hammer Head Cattle and Co reflects a balance of tradition and purpose. This is a place where legacy lives on through honest work, responsible land stewardship, and cattle raised the right way. Every season, every decision, and every detail is guided by the belief that quality begins long before beef reaches the table.
Brother & Sister (Far left)
In 2020, a personal journey toward healthier living transformed the way we viewed food and deepened our commitment to knowing exactly where it comes from. That moment led us to build Hammer Head Cattle and Company with a focus on grass fed, pasture raised beef raised with care and transparency.
This business is more than a livelihood. It is a way of feeding families with food we are proud to put on our own table.
