Brian & Lena
We are a small husband-and-wife farm on the northwest edge of the Fox Valley. We raise premium grass-fed Beefalo known for its lean, flavorful meat, plus nutrient-rich duck and chicken eggs — all naturally raised in a healthy, sustainable environment.
We are committed to quality and ethical farming practices so customers enjoy fresh, delicious products while supporting a responsible local food source. Our cattle have unrestricted access to pasture, hay, and fresh water, and are handled daily.
B&L Ranch, LLC is a lifetime member of the American Beefalo Association. Brian also serves on the ABA board.
A true Beefalo is a naturally achieved 3/8 combination of domestic cattle with native North American bison (37.5%). That “sweet spot” delivers the lean, nutrient-dense meat and general hardiness of buffalo together with the temperament and meat desirability of cattle.
Animals with a higher bison percentage are typically called cattalo and do not have the same balance of traits. Beefalo is not an exotic; it is a USDA-recognized cattle breed with its own meat identity.
American Bison + domestic cattle = Beefalo. Better. Believe it.
The difference is so pronounced that the USDA distinguished Beefalo as its own meat type, requiring a separate label or “roll stamp.” USDA testing found Beefalo to have about 66% fewer calories, nearly one-third less cholesterol, and 79% less fat than conventional beef, along with higher protein.
That is why you will see Beefalo labeled as Beefalo — not simply as beef. More information is at AmericanBeefaloAssociation.com.