Rafter 2 Ranch
Known for its exceptional herd of registered and commercial Red Brangus cattle
The Rafter 2 is a combination of both the long standing Harper and Taylor family ranches and can be traced back as far as the mid 1930’s. D’Ann Harper and her late husband, Herbert Harper, purchased their first Red Brangus in 1980. The Rafter 2 Ranch has grown from a small family ranch, to a third generation, multi-location, 300 head cattle operation.
Their granddaughter, Marlee Kutzer, grew up ranching just like her grandparents and great grandparents before her. Marlee has been working the day to day operations at the Rafter 2 Ranch including the buying, selling, and breeding of cattle. D’Ann and Marlee have worked diligently together to create a quality Red Brangus herd at the Rafter 2 Ranch. Each year the cattle operation grows and expands with excellence in breeding.
Today, the Rafter 2 Ranch is known for its exceptional herd of registered and commercial Red Brangus cattle. All dames and sires come from an outstanding lineage, with proper documentation to show. These Red Brangus also provide high grade replacement heifers and bulls for sale. D’Ann and Marlee work to ensure the continued growth and quality of the Rafter 2 Ranch Red Brangus herd while modernizing the ranching experience.
Recently, the Rafter 2 Ranch has branched out across the Mexico border and has begun exporting cattle to influence and further expand genetics within the breed.
