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At JYJ Red Angus, quality agriculture is not just a tradition—it is a way of life. Across our rolling pastures and our multi-generational farm, hard work goes into raising premium beef with care, dedication and pride. It is our mission to raise high performance cattle that produce a wholesome and appetizing product for the consumer by producing genetically enhanced seedstock for future generations and commit ourselves to being stewards of His creation. We are dedicated to producing delicious, savory, nutritious beef with exceptional flavor, tenderness and palatability from our farm to the consumer’s table.  

Alongside my husband Jim, we own JYJ Red Angus in Columbia, Alabama. Here we raise cattle that meet the highest standards of quality and care. At JYJ, the process starts long before it reaches the rail. In our seedstock operation, we begin by using the very best genetics through artificial insemination and embryo transfer where each animal is specifically mated to the optimal breeding choice. Our decision to use Red Angus genetics was based on their exceptional maternal qualities, docility, fertility and carcass merit which produces mouth-watering tenderness, beautiful marbling and rich flavor. Our precise breeding program and very rigorous herd management practices ensure that every calf has the best possible start in life. Our dedication to stewardship is a continuous flow of intentional practices to better care for the livestock and the land.

At JYJ, animal care and nutrition are top priority. Recently, we began custom developing cattle for our customers. We feed and develop cattle on a healthy, nutrient dense, silage-based ration that include the forages grown on our farm mixed with high quality commodities. Silage is grass or other green crops that are chopped and stored in a silo or tarp to undergo fermentation. In addition to being fed, our cattle enjoy grazing on green pastures and are handled in a low-stress environment from birth through harvest.

At JYJ, premium does not just mean better flavor—it means better practices, rooted in sustainability and dedicated to animal husbandry and humane responsibilities.

When you choose to invest in JYJ Red Angus genetics through our annual production sale or the purchase of JYJ Red Angus custom freezer beef, you are not only getting a high-quality product—you are supporting the local, farm-fresh way, our family-owned business, the beef industry, and the American dream. 

Whether you are grilling ribeyes for a special occasion or slow-cooking a pot roast for Sunday dinner, JYJ Red Angus beef delivers exceptional flavor and peace of mind knowing exactly where your food comes from. We are proudly certified through third-party verification programs, such as Angus Access and Beef Cares. These programs guarantee our cattle's age and source. We also use Beef Quality Assurance training and practices to promote proper animal handling and care which ultimately leads to healthy, safe beef for the consumer.  

We are committed to excellence—from genetics to grazing, and from our pasture to your plate. We exemplify the Sweet Grown Alabama motto: local, sustainable, and premium-quality food raised right here at home, Sweet Home Alabama.

The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Sweet Grown Alabama.