4J Farms

4J Farms is a Hereford cattle breeder in Bland, MO, serving the Ozark Highlands near Springfield. With more than two decades of family experience they participate in the American Hereford Association herdbook and follow stringent vaccination, parasite control and genetic screening protocols. Their cattle graze on rotational pastures tailored to support healthy weight gain, and calves are gently introduced to handling to ensure a calm temperament. The farm’s pasture-based approach emphasizes maternal traits and consistent market performance, and offspring regularly post reliable weight gains through spring and fall seasons.

Local feedlots in the region often remark on their uniform conformation and gentle disposition, noting ease of management at finishing stages. Customers value personalized updates on herd health and development during critical weaning and backgrounding periods. Family stewardship of the land over generations shapes 4J Farms’s breeding philosophy and daily husbandry routines. They exhibit select cattle at state fairs and regional showcases.