Welcome to Dakota Ranch Highlands — our small, family-run ranch sits in the hills of southern Illinois, next to Shawnee National Forest. We are Jeff and Tonya Sexton, a husband-and-wife team focused on raising top quality registered Highland cattle and premium Highland beef.

To us, this is so much more than just raising cattle. It is about stewardship — of the land, the animals, and the food we share. We pride ourselves in our calm, healthy, happy cattle! Our Highlands are 100% pasture-raised, grass fed, and cared for with intention and heart. The result? Cattle you can be proud to add to your highland herd. And beef that’s as flavorful as it is responsibly raised.

Whether you are looking to grow your herd with quality Highland breeding stock or fill your freezer with premium beef, we’re glad you’re here! Feel free to text or call — we’d love to chat with you.