Kennedy Cattle Company
Brothers Zak and Mitch Kennedy continue a family farming legacy by combining generations of experience with modern cattle care practices to raise safe, wholesome beef for today's consumers.
A Family Legacy Focused on Raising Quality Beef for Generations to Come
Since 1943, Kennedy Cattle Company of Atlantic, Iowa in Cass county, has been passed down through generations. Brothers Zak and Mitch strive for excellence every day and hold each other accountable within their business on the farm. Farming practices have changed over time to provide efficient, safe and wholesome beef to consumers. The legacy they are building for future generations includes safe animal handling, the use of vaccines, hormones and antibiotics when necessary to produce the best products.
Leaving A Legacy
For four generations, the Kennedy family has cared for the land and livestock that support their operation. By combining time-tested practices with modern technology, they work to preserve natural resources and create opportunities for future generations. Their goal is simple: leave the farm better than they found it while producing safe, wholesome beef for consumers.
The Kennedy family believes stewardship means caring for resources that will one day be passed to the next generation. Through practices like rotational grazing, cover crops and responsible nutrient management, they work to protect the land while raising cattle. Their commitment helps ensure the farm remains productive for years to come.
Generations of experience guide every decision at Kennedy Cattle Company. By combining family values with advances in animal care, recordkeeping and nutrition, the operation continues to evolve while staying true to its roots. The result is a commitment to healthy cattle, sustainable practices and quality beef.
At Kennedy Cattle Company, raising quality beef starts with caring for cattle every day. From vaccination programs to Beef Quality Assurance certification, the team follows science-based practices that support animal health and food safety. They take pride in producing a product they confidently serve to their own families.
Kennedy Cattle Company
Atlantic, Iowa
Feedyard
Cattle spend their final 4-6 months at a feedyard being fed a scientifically-balanced diet and receiving daily care.