Starting From Scratch: The Fink Beef Genetics Story 

From a few cows in the back yard (yes, seriously) to consistently ranking among the top 25 largest seedstock producers in the United States, Galen and Lori Fink built their ranch and reputation from the ground up. Near Manhattan, Kan., they grew Fink Beef Genetics on leased ground and by renting space in commercial cows, pioneering the embryo transfer (ET) model many use today. They share the leap of faith it took to give up full-time jobs, how they generate and implement new ideas, and one of their first splurges when they were finally sure they were going to make it.  

HOSTS: Mark McCully and Miranda Reiman

GUESTS: Galen and Lori Fink, Fink Beef Genetics, began their Angus seedstock operation in 1977 with a handful of cows and lots of hard work. By day, Galen managed the Kansas State University purebred herd, and Lori was the Kansas Angus Association secretary; and their own interests came after that. In 2006 they purchased a piece of ground and moved their ranch near Randolph, Kan.  

The Finks were named 2002 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Seedstock Producers of the Year and 2008 Certified Angus Beef Commitment to Excellence Award winners. Galen received the Beef Improvement Federation Pioneer Award in 2021. They’re also co-owners of the Little Apple Brewing Company (LABCo) in Manhattan, Kan.  

Today, their daughter Megan Larson is now involved, along with her husband, Chad, and their daughter, Whitley.   

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