PRINTERS' PASTIMES -- Outside the Lines

"That allows us to utilize a more diverse breeding program than we could afford ourselves," he points out. "We not only raise steers, but heifers and bulls also. The steer is what draws the most attention. He puts all his attention into growing horns, not chasing girls."

Together, the co-op has approximately 500 acres of improved grass land and crops grown for feed. An aggressive pasture rotation system of grazing has been implemented. Womack actively shows the cattle at stock and long-breed shows. The ranch also supports local and national youth activities.