"Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man."
George Washington

About Us
We’re Cody and Erika Archie, first-generation ranchers in the heart of Central Texas. At Bar 7 Ranch, we raise beef cattle and Dorper sheep alongside our two kids, Kylee and Clancy.
What started as a way to share our daily life has grown into a community of over 3 million people who follow along for the grit, laughter, and faith that fuel our family’s story. From working cattle and building fence to family chaos and country sunsets, we love giving people an inside look at the real ranching lifestyle.
Outside of ranching, we also own and operate Valet Cleaners & Laundry, build a few spec homes each year, and manage rental properties—always keeping life interesting.
Bar 7 Ranch is more than just a place; it’s our family, our work, and our way of sharing agriculture with the world.

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WHY MORE PARENTS ARE CHARGING RENT TO THEIR ADULT CHILDREN
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VIRAL GATESVILLE RANCHER USES TIKTOK FOR AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
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ARCHIE NAMED TO NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CLASS
Texas Agriculture Daily, April 25, 2019
GATESVILLE COUPLE WINS TFB EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE CONTEST
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LOCAL RANCHERS FIND CHALLENGES, REWARDS IN RANCHING BUSINESS
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Be diligent to know the state of your flocks,
And attend to your herds;