About Us

Steve Cook, owner and operator of Cook Beef Cattle, always dreamed of running his own beef cattle operation when he acquired land in the Texas Hill Country. What started as an investment in a few acres has since grown into 7 cross-fenced pastures, 15 head of cattle, setting up shop at local farmer markets and weaving cows into any conversation he can – much to his children’s dismay.

Steve graduated from Battle Ground to Breaking Ground (BGBG), a USDA program run by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, that helps Veterans learn about different agricultural enterprises and develop a corresponding business plan. He currently serves as a mentor with the BGBG program to share his wealth of knowledge with others who are interested in learning more about the industry. He regularly attends various Texas A&M Extension programs, Texas A&M Beef Short Course, and other learning opportunities to incorporate best practices into the ranch operation. 

Interested in getting hands on experience? Roll up your sleeves and give us a call to set something up. We offer classes and hands on training to individuals and groups such as Texas Agrilife/Agrability BattleGround to Breaking Ground Veterans Program students, the Farmer Veteran Coalition, schools, and individuals that are interested in learning more about where their meat comes from. 

Steve has extensive experience navigating the agriculture industry and offers consulting for the following agencies/services:

• Farm Service Agency (FSA)
• Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
• Prescribed Burn Association
• Developing and executing a conservation plan
• Using Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) practices and grants
• Develop rotational grazing and brush management programs to improve quality of native grass pastures