The Adams Ranch, which was founded in 1937 by Judge Alto Adams, Sr., is a leader in the beef cattle Industry and is a legendary example of a premier beef cattle operation.

The exemplary stewardship of this ranch is maintained by the family patriarch Alto "Bud" Adams, Jr. and his sons Mike and Lee. The citrus division of the ranch is managed by Rob Adams.

Top-notch cowboy and ranch manager "Buddy" Adams (not related to Alto Adams Jr.) and his family members, as well as other descendants of Alto “Bud” Adams, Jr., handle the day-to-day cattle operations.

Together these families and their employees (who are also regarded as "family") have created a professional team that practices highly efficient and effective ranching business strategies along with responsible, ecologically-based land management.

The Adams Ranch was awarded "Ranch of the Century" by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) in 1999.

We are "showcasing" the Adams Ranch and its team in "Florida Crackers", taking an in-depth look at the cattlemen who are creating a model for the future of Florida beef ranching as well as land & resource management.