About Us


About A Place for Kash Ranch

With the perfect location and a dream of providing the highest quality cattle, A Place for Kash Ranch was born in 2018. Akaushi Wagyu piqued the interest of owner, Nick Willden, after learning about their superior beef and breeding capabilities from a close friend in the cattle business. Since then, the beautiful 40-acre ranch has been developed to include top quality facilities including an elaborate watering system to provide water to a high desert area and has expanded to add a 35-acre alfalfa farm that supplies the operation with 250 tons of hay annually.

Willden has stayed true to his original commitment to provide top quality Akaushi Wagyu at reasonable prices to cattle raisers in Utah and across the nation. Along with help from his son, the duo have plans to expand the operation to provide more cattle raisers with the opportunity to add A Place for Kash genetics to their herds while still maintaining hands-on involvement and the strictest quality control.

Through sustainable growth, A Place for Kash Ranch plans to provide top quality Akaushi Wagyu seed stock for years to come.

A Place for Kash Ranch is a member of the American Akaushi Association and the American Wagyu Association.

Our Breeding Program

As part of our top-notch breeding program, we have utilized several award-winning bulls:

  • Kalanga Red Star - Champion of Asia/Africa 2014
  • Masterchef E146 - Champion of the World 2015
  • Academy Red Wagyu Tambo H18 - Champion of the World 2016—2017
  • Sor Mr Hiromitsu - Champion of the World 2018
  • Heartbrand Skikikpo1395E - Champion of the World 2020
  • Rapid Bay Blue Chip ET - Champion of the World 2021

Click here to learn more about Champion of the World breeding stock.

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About Akaushi Wagyu

Past

Officially established as a breed in 1944 and called the Japanese Brown, Akaushi Wagyu have long been selectively bred for premier health, breeding and beef traits in the area of Kumamoto, Japan. Though two Akaushi Wagyu bulls were imported to the United States in 1976, nearly all Akaushi Wagyu cattle in America today descend from the original herd brought to Texas from Japan in 1994.

Present

American Akaushi Wagyu now represent the largest Akaushi Wagyu breeding hub outside of Kumamoto, Japan, worldwide. The Akaushi Wagyu breed has endured through the years thanks to their above average breeding qualities as well as their world-renowned beef palatability.

Future

The future of Akaushi Wagyu is bright as markets continue to expand and consumer demand for premium beef continues to rise.  

The legacy is just beginning at A Place for Kash Ranch. Join them.