A Six Generation Family Farm

 Kehlhof Ranch is based in Smithton, MO on a Century Farm originally purchased by John G Kehl in 1911.   

Our diversified operation includes beef cattle, hogs, goats, sawmill, and forestry services.  As long term caretakers of the land, much consideration is given to maintaining and improving the health and quality of the land and animals for future generations.

What We Do

We raise healthy happy animals that we are proud to show to customers, family, and friends.

• We raise animals that are primarily pasture based and they eat what they are designed to eat. 
• Pastures are rotated regularly in order to provide clean habitat for the animals and mimic natural soil building actions.
• All animals are treated humanely and their stress levels are considered and kept to a minimum. 
• No growth hormones are used.  Ever.  Period. 
• We do not use any medications in feed or water. 
• Manure and compost are used for fertilization as well as minerals.  No chemical fertilizers are used.  Organic approved pesticides are used sparingly as a last resort.

Generally, rotating the pastures and letting the animals breath fresh air is results in a happier and healthier critter that does not need continual doses of antibiotics as seen in confinement operations.  The occastional animal that does get sick will be treated in the interest of maintaining animal welfare.  However, a treated animal does not meet our standard level of excellence and will be sold through another outlet or at a discount with disclosure and proper withholding time.

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You know a little about my family, I'd love to meet yours! 

Ted Kehl; 660-826-5748; ted@kehlhofranch.com