Our Family, Our Farm, Our Future
Sampson Family Farm is exactly what the name says—a family-owned and operated farm built around family, livestock, and the land we care for.
Our story began in 1988, when Jeff and Janet Sampson married and started their first small herd of cattle in Davie, Florida. Jeff had spent his teenage years learning from experienced cattlemen, giving us a strong foundation as we began building both a farm and a life together.
In 2000, we moved our family to Live Oak, Florida, looking for more land and a small-town community where our children, Jessica and Jared, could grow up surrounded by agriculture.
Both became involved in 4-H, FFA, cattle shows, and the Cattlemen's Association. Through those experiences—and through everyday life on the farm—they learned responsibility, patience, hard work, and respect for animals and the land.
More than three decades later, those same values continue to guide Sampson Family Farm.
Today, Sampson Family Farm is a true three-generation family operation.
Our daughter Jessica, her husband Waylon, and their children Arieanna and William are an important part of the farm and its future.
Jessica has degrees in Animal Science and Business Management and works full-time as our herd manager. She combines her education with a lifetime of practical experience raising and caring for livestock. She is responsible for much of the day-to-day herd health, grazing, breeding, and livestock management on the farm.
Arieanna and William are growing up much like Jessica and Jared did—helping with chores, livestock, and everyday farm life. They are learning firsthand where food comes from, how animals should be cared for, and what it means to contribute to a family farm.
Our son Jared and his wife Taylor also contribute an important part of the farm's future. Taylor helps manage our social media, customer outreach, and farmers market activities. Jared and Taylor are also developing natural products made from our grass-fed beef tallow, including balms, soaps, and other farm-based products.
Every generation brings different skills and responsibilities to the farm, but we all share the same goal: keeping Sampson Family Farm a working family farm for generations to come.
Our goal has never been simply to make Sampson Family Farm bigger. Our goal is to make it better, stronger, and more sustainable for the next generation.
We want to preserve a farm that Jessica, Jared, their families, and future generations can continue building upon while maintaining the values that have guided us from the beginning.
Looking ahead, we hope to expand online ordering and eventually offer shipping throughout Florida. We also plan to continue developing natural farm products such as grass-fed tallow balms and soaps and, one day, open a small on-farm store where customers can purchase directly from us.
No matter how the farm grows, we want it to remain personal.
We want our children and grandchildren to inherit more than land and livestock. We want them to inherit a working farm with a strong reputation, healthy pastures, established relationships with customers, and a clear understanding of why responsible agriculture matters.