Red Star Farm Over the Years
Farm Origins
The Red Star Brand
The Red Star Brand
Built out as a 1100 acre working farm—barns, silo, chicken house and more—shaped by early owners like Bud Laming and the people who worked the land.
The Red Star Brand
The Red Star Brand
The Red Star Brand
A distinctive cattle brand—stamped in several places around the farm—offers a tangible link to its working-ranch past, and we’re still searching for the original branding iron.
Castille Ranch Era (1950s–60s)
Castille Ranch Era (1950s–60s)
Castille Ranch Era (1950s–60s)
Stories and details from the mid-century ranch years, including local history shared by Charlie Ussery.
Our Time Here
Castille Ranch Era (1950s–60s)
Castille Ranch Era (1950s–60s)
From cattle and horses to haying seasons, this section shares our family’s chapter as a working farm
The Rock Barn
A standout build with deep local ties—highlighted in historical photos and remembered by neighbors who helped make it possible.
The People Who Built It
Recognizing the craftspeople and community—from stonework by “Old Nick” to the Jack C. family’s barn-building legacy.