Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessica Boyd.
Hi Jessica, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Haw Creek Cattle Company is owned and operated by local Florida rancher, Jacob Boyd and his wife Jessica Boyd.
Jacob comes from a long line of Florida Crackers dating all the way back to the 1500’s. His great-grandparents moved from Ft. Christmas, FL to Bunnell, FL in 1933 to escape the tick epidemic and raise more cattle.
Jacob’s grandad, the late Raymon F. Tucker, followed in those footsteps by returning to Bunnell after earning his degree from University of Florida. Shortly after college, Raymon married Blanche Tilton, a descendant of the pioneering Solana family, recognized as the first registered family in Florida. Together, they managed the family ranch and later named it Haw Creek Ranch. While Raymon went on to open many different businesses over the years, cattle ranching always remained one of his greatest passions.
That passion for cattle was passed on to their children, specifically, Brenda Boyd who, along with her Husband Mike Boyd and children, own and operate the cattle and horse ranch today.
Their youngest son, Jacob lives on the ranch with his wife Jessica and 3 children. That zeal for raising cattle passed from many generations, didn’t stop at Jacob as he and his wife established Haw Creek Cattle Company in 2018.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Nothing worth while is easy, especially not working in the cattle industry. We have seen many set backs, including family loss and health issues. figuring out how to balance family life and work has definitely been challenging as well. However, as we have persevered, we have felt so blessed and seen our business grow exponentially.
We went from selling one cow per month with both of us working full time jobs “off the ranch”, to selling over 100 per year and being being able to fully support our family with this business.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Haw Creek Cattle Company?
At Haw Creek Cattle Company, ranching isn’t just a business—it’s a way of life rooted in generations of Florida heritage. Based in Flagler County, our family has been raising cattle on this land for decades, carrying forward a legacy that dates back centuries. That history shapes everything we do, from how we care for our land to how we raise our cattle.
We specialize in providing fresh, locally raised beef directly to families who want to know where their food comes from. Our cattle are grass-fed and grain-finished, producing beef that delivers both quality nutrition and exceptional flavor. By selling directly to consumers—whether through quarter, half, or whole beef, as well as curated beef boxes—we give customers a more transparent, affordable way to stock their freezers with premium meat.
What truly sets us apart is the connection. When you buy from Haw Creek Cattle Company, you’re not buying from a middleman or a grocery store—you’re buying directly from the rancher who raised your beef. That level of transparency builds trust, and it’s something we take pride in every day.
We’re especially proud of our family’s legacy and the responsibility that comes with it. Generations before us worked this land, and we’re committed to preserving it while continuing to provide high-quality beef to our community. For us, it’s about more than just raising cattle—it’s about honoring tradition, supporting local families, and delivering a product we stand behind.
At the end of the day, our goal is simple: provide honest, high-quality beef at a fair price, while giving people confidence in the food they’re putting on their table.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
There is always someone who knows more about the business we’re in than we do and it is so important to be humble enough to listen. It may not be a practice I’d want to apply to my business but showing respect for others and the knowledge they have worked so hard to gain is something I want to prioritize over pride.
Pricing:
- Pasture Raised – Grain Finished Beef: $6.60 per lb (Hanging Weight)
- Pasture Raised & Finished Beef: $6.30 per lb (Hanging Weight)
- Sampler Beef Boxes: $200 – $300
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.hawcreekcattleco.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawcreekcattlecompany
