Rolling ranch land in the South Dakota prairie

Serving Eastern South Dakota

What Does It Take to Pass a Ranch Down — Not Just Sell It Off?

For over two decades, Double H Cattle Company has guided ranch families through the financial, legal, and operational decisions that keep multi-generational operations alive.

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20+

Years of Service

150+

Ranches Advised

120K+

Acres Under Management

98%

Succession Plans Completed

What We Do

Guidance Rooted in Generations of Ranch Life

We blend practical ranch experience with professional advisory services — so the decisions you make today don't compromise tomorrow's operation.

Ranch Succession Planning

Transferring a ranch to the next generation is one of the hardest things a family does. We help you structure the transition so the land stays in the family — not sold to pay the bills.

Agricultural Financial Advisory

From herd valuation and cash-flow projections to tax strategy and debt restructuring — we speak the language of both the pasture and the balance sheet.

Land & Water Rights

Water rights in South Dakota are everything. We help you understand, protect, and strategically manage the water and land assets that define your operation's value.

Herd & Livestock Management

Genetics, breeding programs, pasture rotation, and culling strategy — operational decisions that directly affect your bottom line and the longevity of your herd.

Ranch Legal Support

Partnership agreements, estate documents, lease contracts, and regulatory compliance — legal work that understands the realities of running a working ranch in the Midwest.

Land Acquisition & Expansion

Buying adjacent land, leasing new pasture, or consolidating parcels — we help you evaluate opportunities so you expand with confidence, not speculation.

A cattle rancher surveying the herd at sunrise in Faulkton, South Dakota

About Us

Built on the Land,
Grounded in Trust

Double H Cattle Company was founded on a simple conviction: the decisions that shape a ranch deserve counsel from people who understand the land, the livestock, and the family behind it all.

Based in Faulkton, South Dakota, we serve ranching families across eastern and central SD — from the James River valley to the Coteau des Prairies. Our team brings together decades of hands-on ranch experience and professional advisory expertise, so you get advice that's as practical as it is strategic.

Rooted in South Dakota

Generations of Experience

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Our Approach

A Process That Respects
the Weight of Your Decisions

Every ranch is different. Every family carries its own history. We take the time to understand both before offering a single recommendation.

Listen First

We start by understanding your operation, your family dynamics, and where you see your ranch heading — or whether you're unsure at all.

Assess Thoroughly

We review your land, herd, finances, legal structures, and goals — identifying what's working, what's at risk, and what opportunities you may be missing.

Plan Strategically

We develop a clear, actionable plan — whether it's a succession timeline, a financial restructuring, or a land acquisition strategy — tailored to your situation.

Stand With You

We don't hand you a binder and walk away. We stick with you through implementation, adjusting as conditions change and the years roll on.

Testimonials

Words from Families
We've Worked With

"We were about to lose the south pasture — and possibly the whole operation — because no one in the family knew how to structure the transfer. Double H walked us through every step and kept the ranch in the family."

R.M.

Ranch Family, Faulk County

Succession Planning Client

"They understood our numbers better than we did — and they explained them in a way that made sense to everyone at the kitchen table. That's rare."

J.T.

Multi-Gen Ranch, Central SD

Financial Advisory Client

"When we were looking to expand, they helped us see which parcels made sense and which were traps. That honesty saved us from a bad deal and kept our cash flow healthy."

D.K.

Ranch Operator, Eastern SD

Land Acquisition Client

Your Ranch Has a Story Worth Protecting.
Let's Write the Next Chapter Together.

Whether you're planning for retirement, bringing the next generation in, or navigating a difficult decision — we're here to help you get it right.

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Let's Start a Conversation

Reach out by phone, email, or by stopping by our office in Faulkton. We respond to every inquiry personally — usually within the same business day.

Phone

(605) 860-8635

Office

35524 167th St
Faulkton, SD 57438-7409

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: By appointment

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