Barnes Farm Milaca

Barnes Farm Milaca, Scottish highland cattle, Milaca, MN, Mille Lacs County and central Minnesota near Minneapolis. Brad Barnes has spent many years breeding cattle according to natural grazing patterns and participates in regular comprehensive health screening through recognized breed associations.

Each breeding cow undergoes routine screenings for bovine viral diarrhoea, Johne’s disease and fertility before entering the herd. The herd rotates through open pasture year-round and calves receive daily handling from a young age to foster gentle temperaments suited to family farms. Shelter belts of native timber and open paddocks let each animal move freely between sun and shade.

Barnes Farm Milaca places emphasis on land stewardship and the calm nature of Scottish highland cattle adds a distinctive presence to any small homestead. Visitors often comment on the herd’s gentle curiosity and solid build that carry the legacy of generations past.