44 Farms
44 Farms is a fifth-generation, family-owned registered Black Angus seedstock operation near Cameron, Texas, selling premium bull semen, embryos, and direct-to-consumer Angus beef through its Angus Strong® genetics program and a founding role in Walmart's Prime Pursuits supply program.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1909
- HeadquartersTexas, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What 44 Farms does
44 Farms is a fifth-generation, family-owned registered Black Angus seedstock operation headquartered near Cameron, Texas, founded in 1909 by S.W. McClaren and currently led by fourth-generation President & CEO Bob McClaren. The company produces premium Black Angus genetics through artificial insemination and IVF embryo programs, selecting herd sires and donor females for balanced traits across calving ease, growth, maternal strength, carcass merit, and structural soundness using EPD-backed data. Its core products are bull semen (priced $18-$22 per straw) and embryos ($800-$1,200 per embryo), sold via an e-commerce storefront, on-ranch auctions, and year-round private treaty sales staffed by regional representatives across Texas, Idaho, California, and Georgia.
The business model spans three distinct revenue streams. The genetics business sells semen and embryos under the registered Angus Strong® trademark to commercial cattle producers and registered Angus breeders seeking to improve herd performance. The cattle business sells live bulls and females through on-ranch auctions (in-person, phone, and online bidding) and private treaty arrangements. A consumer-facing beef business, operated under the 44 Steaks brand via 44steaks.com and a retail store at 1509 TX-36 in Cameron, TX, sells premium dry-aged Angus steaks directly to consumers, with marketing positioned around the "Know Your Rancher®" brand promise. A material commercial relationship is the founding-partner role in Walmart's Prime Pursuits program, which connects 44 Farms and 1,000+ Angus producers to Walmart customers through the McClaren Farms consumer retail brand, supplying the Walmart Angus beef supply chain.
The company is privately held with no external institutional investment disclosed. Distribution is domestic-only, with international shipping not currently available. Marketing emphasizes earned media coverage, restaurant partnerships in Texas metros, video content through 44Farms TV, and an email newsletter. Customer concentration risk is moderate given the diversified seedstock, restaurant, DTC, and Walmart-affiliated channels, though the depth of the Walmart relationship is the single largest variable in the business model.
44 Farms firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- 44 Farms
- Legal name
- 44 Farms
- Website
- https://44farms.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1909
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- 44 Farms is a fifth-generation, family-owned registered Black Angus seedstock operation near Cameron, Texas, selling premium bull semen, embryos, and direct-to-consumer Angus beef through its Angus Strong® genetics program and a founding role in Walmart's Prime Pursuits supply program.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
44 Farms industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cattle Seedstock Genetics & Premium Angus Beef
- NAICS
- Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming (112111)
- SIC
- Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Seedstock/Purebred Beef Cattle Breeding (AFAEABAD)
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Where 44 Farms is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Texas
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
44 Farms business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Bull Semen Sales: Sale of premium Black Angus bull semen from proven herd sires including 44 Old Faithful, 44 Victory, BYRD Bullseye, and others. Sold per straw with minimum purchase requirements.
- Embryo Sales: Sale of Black Angus embryos from proven donor females including 44 Lucy 402G, 44 Blackbird L928, and 44 Pride 0463. Embryos sold with minimum quantity requirements and various mating options.
- Live Cattle Auction Sales: Hosted auctions at the ranch featuring hundreds of top-quality bulls and females. Bidding available in person, over phone, or online. Also includes private treaty sales for individual animals.
- Premium Angus Beef (Direct-to-Consumer): Sale of premium Angus steaks directly to consumers through 44steaks.com and a retail store location. Includes products like dry-aged New York strip and other premium cuts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Semen Straw - $18.00 per straw |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium Semen Straw - $22.00 per straw |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Embryo - $800.00 per embryo |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium Embryo - $1,000.00-$1,200.00 per embryo |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Volume Pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
44 Farms product offering
Product offeringCore offering
44 Farms is a registered Black Angus seedstock producer that sells bull semen, cattle embryos, live bulls and females, and premium Angus beef. Its Angus Strong® genetics program supplies cattle producers with documented EPD-backed herd sires and donor females, while 44 Steaks sells dry-aged and other premium beef cuts directly to consumers through an online store and a Cameron, TX retail shop.
Product overview
44 Farms operates as a registered Black Angus seedstock producer offering a integrated portfolio of genetic products and beef offerings. The core business centers on the Angus Strong® Genetics Program, which provides bull semen and cattle embryos from proven herd sires and donor females selected for balanced trait performance including calving ease, growth, maternal strength, and carcass merit. The company also operates a retail beef division through 44 Steaks, selling premium Angus steaks directly to consumers. A significant business component is the Prime Pursuits program, which supplies Angus cattle to Walmart's beef supply chain. Sales occur through both scheduled auctions at the Cameron, TX ranch and private treaty arrangements with direct customer engagement.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Angus Strong® Genetics: A registered Black Angus seedstock program providing relevant genetics to cattle producers featuring balanced genetic profiles for maternal strength, fertility, calving ease, growth, carcass merit, and structural soundness.
- Prime Pursuits
Products and services
- Bull Semen
Quantifiable outcome
- 44 Farms genetics produce premiums and profits for cattle producers through balanced trait selection
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use 44 Farms
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
44 Farms technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
44 Farms partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Prime Pursuits (Walmart)corePrime Pursuits is a revolutionary organization charged with sourcing, acquiring and developing the finest Angus cattle in America for the Walmart Angus beef supply chain. 44 Farms is a key founding member of this program, which connects over 1,000 producers with millions of Walmart customers.
- McClaren Farms (Walmart Brand)coreMcClaren Farms is a retail brand launched by Walmart that fully connects the more than 1,000 Prime Pursuits producers with millions of Walmart customers. This is the consumer-facing brand bringing 44 Farms quality to mainstream retail.
- Byrd Cattle CompanyminorPartner in the BYRD Bullseye 1186-A100 bull breeding program. BYRD Cattle Company is located in Red Bluff, CA and is a co-owner/partner in this herd sire.
- Circle FminorCo-owner/partner in BYRD Bullseye 1186-A100 bull breeding program. Located in Baxley, GA.
- TK CattleminorCo-owner/partner in BYRD Bullseye 1186-A100 bull breeding program. Located in Christoval, TX.
- Chessie Creek FarmminorPartner in 44 Endorsement 137H breeding program. Located in Colleton County, SC.
- GCC (Genetics Cooperation Company)minorPartner in 44 First Pitch 175H breeding program. Located in Hanford, CA.
- GENEXminorPartner in 44 Right Kind 1771 breeding program. Located in Wayne, PA. GENEX is a cattle genetics cooperative.
- Palmer AngusminorPartner in 44 LoCash K103 breeding program. Located in Montgomery, TX.
- Krebs RanchminorPartner in 44 Thunderball L111 breeding program. Located in Sheridan County, NE.
- McFarm RanchminorPartner in 44 Old Faithful 4458 breeding program. Located in Waco, TX.
- Kings County CA Breeding PartnersminorLocal partner in Kings County, CA for the 44 Crowning Glory 893 breeding program.
- Plain City OH Breeding PartnersminorPartner operation in Plain City, OH for 44 New Heights and 44 Transparency breeding programs.
- Plain City OH PartnersminorPartner operation in Plain City, OH associated with 44 Transparency breeding program.
- Walterboro SC Breeding PartnersminorPartner in Walterboro, SC associated with 44 Endorsement 137H breeding program.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
44 Farms competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Express Ranches: One of the largest registered Angus operations in the U.S., based in Yukon, Oklahoma. Competes with 44 Farms for top-tier commercial producer customers, hosts major bull sales, and produces semen/embryos from elite sires.
- Schaff Angus Valley: Long-standing North Dakota registered Black Angus seedstock producer known for elite sire production and AI genetics. Direct competitor in the premium seedstock segment and at high-profile bull sales.
- Connealy Angus: Nebraska-based registered Angus operation producing widely-used AI sires and donor females. Competes directly in the same registered/AI semen market segment as 44 Farms' Angus Strong program.
- Sydenstricker Genetics: Missouri-based registered Angus operation selling bulls, semen, and embryos to commercial and seedstock producers. Comparable in customer base (commercial cattlemen) and product mix (AI sires and donor females).
- Baldridge Brothers: North Platte, Nebraska registered Angus program marketing bulls, semen, and embryos. Similar to 44 Farms in producing EPD-driven balanced-trait genetics for commercial and registered producers.
- Gardiner Angus Ranch: Premier registered Black Angus seedstock operation in Kansas producing herd sires, embryos, and semen for commercial and registered breeders. Closely comparable to 44 Farms in scale, reputation, and genetic-program structure within the American Angus Association system.
- Sitz Angus Ranch: Multi-generation Montana registered Angus operation selling bulls via auction and private treaty. Directly comparable to 44 Farms in family ownership, scale, and seedstock-focused business model.
Peers
Broad incumbents
- GENEX: Major U.S. cattle genetics cooperative distributing semen from many sires including 44 Farms partners. Overlaps as both a peer and a distribution channel for AI genetics in the same beef cattle market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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44 Farms leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
44 Farms funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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44 Farms M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about 44 Farms
What does 44 Farms do?
44 Farms is a registered Black Angus seedstock producer that sells bull semen, cattle embryos, live bulls and females, and premium Angus beef. Its Angus Strong® genetics program supplies cattle producers with documented EPD-backed herd sires and donor females, while 44 Steaks sells dry-aged and other premium beef cuts directly to consumers through an online store and a Cameron, TX retail shop.
Is 44 Farms a public or private company?
44 Farms is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was 44 Farms founded?
44 Farms was founded in 1909. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is 44 Farms based?
44 Farms is headquartered in Texas, United States, in the North America region.
How does 44 Farms make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Bull Semen Sales are the primary driver. The others are embryo Sales, live Cattle Auction Sales and premium Angus Beef (Direct-to-Consumer).
Who are 44 Farms's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Express Ranches, Schaff Angus Valley, Connealy Angus, Sydenstricker Genetics, Baldridge Brothers, Gardiner Angus Ranch and Sitz Angus Ranch. Select Sires Inc. is listed as a peer. GENEX is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does 44 Farms have an API?
No public API is recorded for 44 Farms.
What industry is 44 Farms in?
44 Farms's product category is Cattle Seedstock Genetics & Premium Angus Beef. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAEABAD, Seedstock/Purebred Beef Cattle Breeding. Its NAICS code is 112111 and its SIC code is 200.