Our Story
About 1905 Family Farms
Our story begins long before 1905.
It starts in 1878 in Moravia, Czechoslovakia, where Anton Tomas Horinek was born into a hardworking farming family as the second oldest of eleven children. At just four years old, Anton made a life-changing journey with his family to the United States, settling in Fairfield, Nebraska. Years later, following opportunity and faith, Anton and his wife Frances made their way south to Oklahoma. (Pictured: Anton Horinek)
In 1905, they put down roots near Newkirk, Oklahoma—building not just a home, but a legacy.
With nothing but determination and the land beneath their feet, Anton spent five years quarrying stone by hand, loading it onto horse-drawn wagons, and carefully shaping each piece. The result was “The Rock House,” a home still standing today—lived in, cared for, and cherished by our family over a century later.
That home marked the beginning of what we proudly call 1905 Family Farms.
A Legacy Built Through Generations
Anton and Frances raised thirteen children, passing down the values of hard work, faith, and stewardship of the land.
Their son, Bernard Alfonso Horinek, carried on the family’s farming and ranching tradition—expanding the acreage and establishing a farm headquarters just miles from the Rock House. Alongside his wife Margaret, Bernard persevered through life’s hardships, including the heartbreaking loss of three children, yet remained devoted to both family and farm. The next generation followed, with the same grit.
(Pictured: Bernard Horinek)
Fred Joseph Horinek worked side by side with his father, enduring long days, hot summers, and the relentless demands of agriculture. With his wife Joanne, they continued to care for the land and livestock, building on what came before them.
Pictured (Fred Horinek)
Their son, David, remains the backbone of daily operations today. Together with his wife Sandi, they have dedicated their lives to preserving and growing the family farm—making sacrifices, reclaiming original family land, and ensuring the legacy continues.
(Pictured: David Horinek)
Through droughts, economic shifts, and even the Dust Bowl era, this farm has stood the test of time.
Carrying the Tradition Forward
Today, the next generation is proud to carry that legacy.
Tanner Horinek, alongside his wife Malory, represents the future of 1905 Family Farms. As part of the small percentage of families still dedicated to raising food for the world, they recognized a growing need—to reconnect people with where their food comes from.
Together, they built a bridge from their farm to your table.
Malory and Tanner both come from deep agricultural roots, sharing a passion for preserving this way of life. Their mission is simple but meaningful: to pass these values on to their children—the 7th generation—teaching them the importance of hard work, stewardship, and respect for the animals and land that sustain us.
(Pictured: Tanner & Malory Horinek with their children Case and Emmalyn.)
From Our Farm to Your Table
In today’s world, many have become disconnected from the source of their food. As family farms continue to disappear, we believe it’s more important than ever to preserve this heritage and share it with others.
At 1905 Family Farms, we don’t take that responsibility lightly.
Our cattle are raised with care and intention—grass-fed and grain-finished, nourished by crops grown right here on our farm. From our alfalfa fields to winter wheat grazing, every step of the process reflects generations of knowledge, dedication, and pride.
When you choose our beef, you’re not just buying a product—you’re becoming part of a story over a century in the making.
From our farm to your table.