How We Got Started

WF Ranch was formally established in 2010 in Azle, TX.  Prior to its establishment, Steve’s passion for farming/ranching was cultivated by his grandparents (Adams, Co Ohio), his father, family and friends (farmers in Warren Co. Ohio, Wooster, OH, and Somerset, PA). For sure my grandfathers William “Gordon”, Forest, and my dad, Tom Chandler, were great examples/mentors.  

The women of my family have had a significant impact on WF-Ranch and my agricultural interests and dreams. They worked hard and were great examples.  In addition to keeping the family fed and clean, my grandmothers Daisy and Nellie participated in daily farm activities/chores.  They were fun to be around and encouraged me in so many important ways.  Always supportive, my mother’s interests might have been more “side-walk centered”, but she worked side by side with us many times.  Kelly and my daughters contributed by being present for many fond and fun farm memories.

Steve and Kelly Chandler relocated from Southwest Ohio in the summer of 2009 to Parker Co. Texas.  The current ranch had once been a dairy (Wilkerson family) and produced peanuts (JE Jennings).  In 2009, the infrastructure from the previous farming operation was no longer in place.  Besides completing the residence, new fencing, cattle handling facilities, and the equipment shop/stable were constructed in 2010.

How We Operate

WF Ranch, located 30 minutes northwest of Fort Worth, Texas produces registered and commercial cattle. The ranch operation includes approximately 350 acres.  Steve and Kelly Chandler operate the ranch.  Coastal Bermuda square bales are sold to contract clients and round bales are offered based on the growing season.

 From the ecological/sustainability perspective, we monitor stocking rate regularly, rotate pastures, utilize rotational grazing on electric fenced paddocks.   All building roof surfaces feed a 10,000-gallon rainwater harvesting system.  This water is used to provide water to the livestock.