Donated by Donated by Pit-Stop Acres, Daryl & Marilee, Branstyn, Brennir and Brielle Peterson and Baleigh & Lane Miller, on behalf of the Minnesota Simmental Association
Pit-Stop Acres was founded by Daryl and Marilee Peterson in 2008 when it became clear they would not be taking over their respective dairy farms, yet they were determined to share their passion for agriculture with their children. After researching various junior associations, the Petersons chose the Simmental breed, confident in what that breed offered for a young family. Operating on a modest, intentional scale, they raise registered Simmental and Sim-influenced cattle on Daryl’s home farm near Gibbon, Minnesota. With a focus on producing quality, home-raised feedstock. Their calving barn provides an ideal start to their early calving season.
For the Petersons, this is all about passing on a legacy. While their logo might suggest racing, the name is actually a nod to history. – a nickname affectionately carried over from Marilee’s childhood on “Pit-Stop Dairy” to their own operation. That same passion has clearly extended to their children, three of whom work in agriculture. Daryl and Marilee also served as co-leaders for the Minnesota Junior Simmental Association (MJSA) from 2017 to 2023. Each year, the family exhibits swine and poultry at the Sibley County Fair – a fitting setting, since that’s where Daryl and Marilee first met as kids.
Donated by Peine Cattle Company, on behalf of the Minnesota Simmental Association
Peine Cattle Company is now in their 4th generation of raising cattle and crops. With a passion for producing functional, productive cattle backed by sound genetics, the Peine family is committed to raising cattle that excel in both the pasture and the show ring. The operation has approximately 150 head of Simmental and SimAngus cows. Mike & Lori, Briggs & Jill (Lauren/Luke/Cole), Blake, Paige and Beau, all take part in different areas of the operation. They utilize IVF and embryo transfer extensively,raising show heifers to be sold year-round online as well as private treaty.
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The Peine family is honored to support the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program and looks forward to mentoring the next generation of cattlemen and cattlewomen as they begin their journey in the beef industry.