A Fix Family Tradition
5 Generations of Farming & Family
“If you love what you do and do what you love… it’s called farming.”
- Ken Fix
Down on The Farm…
Ken Fix
The Farmer
Ken is the proud owner and primary operator of K&B Farms. He puts the “K” in K&B.
Ken is the 4th generation to live on the family homestead. His grandfather, Howard, started the farm as a dairy operation and also started a milk hauling business back in the 1960’s. His father, Lyle, would go onto to operate both the farm and the milk hauling business (Fix Trucking) through the 1990’s.
Ken took over the farm in 1997, transitioning the farm from a dairy to beef cattle operation, while his brother Paul took over the reins on the milk hauling business.
Today, the farm has 80+ acres of lush rotational pasture for the 80-100 head of black and red Angus beef cattle.
Beth Fix
The Farmer’s Wife
The farm matriarch, Beth puts the “B” in K&B Farms.
Beth is a full-time student aid at Akron Central School District and has a background in nursing. With a caring personality and family-first mentality, Beth is the epitome of selflessness.
She also makes a mean meatloaf.
Natalie
The Farmer’s Daughter
Natalie, or “The Baroness of Beef” as she’s affectionately known around here, is the daughter of Ken and Beth Fix. Her love and passion for the farm and animals is unmatched.
Her passion led her to West Virginia University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and a master’s degree in animal nutritional sciences.
Natalie helps our customers through the ordering process, schedules butcher appointments and you’ll even catch her driving a hay wagon. Basically, if there is a chore or task that needs to be accomplished, you know Natalie will be involved.
Glenn
The Farmer’s Son-in-Law
Married to the farmer’s daughter, Glenn is the favorite son-in-law…that lives on the farm.
Glenn supports the farm through his knowledge and experience in marketing and communications and also chips in on day-to-day operations when he isn’t working his fulltime job.
If you see a website update or a social post, Glenn is likely behind it. And if you see someone struggling to back a feeder wagon into the barn…that, too, is likely Glenn.
Brooke and Willow
The Farmer’s Granddaughters
When you come to visit, you’re sure to be welcomed by the most friendly and energetic farm greeters you’ve ever encountered.
From helping grandpa feed the “moo cows” to spending time with our multiple breeds of laying hens, they are sure to fill you in on all aspects of the farm life.
You might even get a word in edgewise.
Rooster
The Farmer’s Barn Cat
Since we don’t have an actual rooster on the farm, our friendly but fierce barn cat received the moniker…and it stuck.
You can catch him casually strolling through the barn, hanging out with the chickens or laying on the hood of one of the many farm vehicles.