That's when Texas native, August Kaspar, son of a Lutheran missionary from Switzerland, moved to Gonzales county. He worked as a ranch hand, eventually earning enough money to acquire 100 acres of his own near the town of Shiner, Texas. As the story goes...
By the late 1800's, the fleeting era of boundless open ranges and cross-country cattle drives had come to an end. Westward expansion was changing the landscape, and barbed wire fencing became the standard.
This invention replaced the common non-barbed slick wire, which wasn't as useful for containing animals. As this resource became obsolete, August Kaspar saw an opportunity. That's when he began making wire baskets to carry hay and corn shucks.
Well, it wasn't long before his neighbors were buying these baskets as fast as he could hand twist them under the shade of a tall oak tree.
By 1898, August had created a business that operates to this day, more than a century later.
His spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has been passed down to his great grandson, Dennis Kaspar, who applies the same passion to his love of ranching and agriculture.
Dennis, along with his wife, four children, and thirteen grandkids, are continuing the work that August began. The way we see it, August plus Us is Augustus.
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Dennis began ranching in 1985 after graduating from Texas A&M university and marrying his college sweetheart, Cordelia Kaspar (lovingly known as DeeDee). Together they moved back to Shiner to start their own family and ranching journey.
After many years of ranching the conventional way, as in selling cattle into the commercial market where the producer often doesn't get adequate value, Augustus Ranch was born. As a way to honor the land, animals, and people. To provide wholesome, consistently delicious meat you can be proud to serve your friends and family.
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Subscribers receive a discount and get priority when our inventory is limited, particularly around the holidays when we feature special items.
Fill Your Freezer & Save
Bulk Beef Shares
There's nothing better than having a freezer full of top quality Texas beef at a great value. We'll meet you in Austin, San Antonio, or Houston. Shipping available for the Eighth Share.
Seasonally Available
Organic Chicken
We raise 1-2 batches of pasture-finished, organically-fed chickens per year. Be the first to know when they're available by signing up for our newsletter.