Backwoods Farm Herefords

Backwoods Farm Herefords, Hereford cattle in Bennett, IA, is located in Cedar County and the Mississippi River Valley near Davenport. It has been breeding Herefords for more than a decade and follows American Hereford Association guidelines for genetic selection and health screening. Herd evaluations and regular health checks help maintain strong bloodlines and ensure cattle meet breed standards. As members of regional breeders associations, they share herd performance data at local meetings and invest in ongoing education.

Calves grow on lush pastures with open air shelters and gentle handling from weaning onward. Daily routines include pasture rotation and low stress handling aimed at developing calm temperaments. The farm’s rolling hills have supported family farming for generations and visitors note the consistency in weight gains and gentle dispositions. Local feeders often mention reliable feed conversion ratios and uniform carcass quality across herds.