It all started about 1970 when Jerry Riek bought a small group of Herefords. After selling out in the late 80's, that led to his son, Jeff and grandsons wanting to continue on with the beef business. Jeff started out with about 25 crossbred cows until the market changed and Black Angus became more profitable. It was then that they learned more about cattle and began building towards a better heard by purchasing some top registered Angus bulls.
Since then, the herd has grown to all Registered Black Angus which we have been able to breed some excellent genetics and temperament into our herd.
Jeff & Teri run about 20 cow/calf pairs at their farm north of Boyceville, WI.
Josh (Jeff's son) along with his wife Angie and their kids, Madysn & Ashton run about 60 cow/calf pairs, 15 heifers, 25 steers and 10-15 bulls on their farm west of Wheeler, WI. Madysn and Ashton both have their own cattle and enjoy working on the farm.
Throughout the years, we have sold 1/4, 1/2 and whole beef along with 1/2 and whole hogs. But with multiple people asking if we sell freezer beef by the package we decided we would give it a try. We started selling freezer beef out of Madysn's garage just north of Boyceville in the summer of 2023 and gained quite a few customers. In February 2024 we were offered the opportunity to move our business into a retail location right in Boyceville and we jumped on the opportunity. We now offer freezer beef, pork, farm raised whole or cut-up chicken along with many other local homemade products and home decor at our store.
Of course we wouldn't be where we are today without the help of a lot of family members and friends throughout the years. A special thanks goes out to them for sure.
Riek's Black Angus pushes for docility, maternal traits, fertility, udder quality, carcass, growth and fleshing ability.
