A Rusty Knoll

A Rusty Knoll is a Milking Devon cattle breeder in Weaubleau, MO, in Hickory County and the Ozarks near Springfield. It has been raising heritage cattle for more than a decade with registrations through the American Milking Devon Cattle Association and routine health testing. Animals are raised on pasture rotations, accustomed to hands-on care and early socialization with people.

The farm’s heritage barn dates to the 1950s and offers a calm setting that visitors praise for honest guidance on beef and milk production. Prospective breeders often note the clear records of lineage and balanced temperament in each calf. The Hawkins family welcomes questions about sustainable farming practices and has shared insights at regional agricultural workshops. Each year calves are selected for temperament, balanced muscling and dairy efficiency to maintain a robust genetic foundation. Offspring often go on to small family farms across the state for both milk and meat.