Bakers Acres

Bakers Acres, Hereford cattle in Jonesborough, TN, northeast Tennessee near Knoxville, nurtures each calf on its family farm. With more than ten years of experience and membership in the American Hereford Association, it conducts health tests to ensure genetic soundness and disease prevention. Calves graze on rotational pastures and receive daily handling to encourage calm temperaments and easy herd integration.

The farm’s roots date back to its founders’ dairy herd, fostering a commitment to pasture-based husbandry and community engagement. Its fencing ensures secure pastures, allowing cattle to thrive in Tennessee’s seasonal climate while preserving soil health. Visitors often note the herd’s gentle demeanor, a result of regular handling from birth and a low-stress weaning program.

Though modest in scale, Bakers Acres maintains transparent records of growth rates, fertility and feed efficiency for every calf. It also supports local agricultural education by offering farm visits for 4-H groups to learn about cattle care and pasture management.