Bent Creek

Bent Creek, Scottish Highland cattle breeders in Cromwell, MN, are based in Carlton County and northeastern Minnesota near Duluth. Greg and Joanne Peterson have been raising hardy, grass-fed Scottish Highland cattle for over a decade, participating in regional livestock associations and ensuring each herd undergoes routine health checks and vaccinations.

Their cattle graze on rotational pasture to support natural foraging behaviors, and calves spend time in open barns where they learn to interact calmly with people and other animals. Each breeding pair is selected for strong maternal instincts and sturdy frames suited to Minnesota winters, reflecting the Petersons’ careful attention to temperament and resilience.

Past clients often note how gentle and well-adjusted the calves are when they arrive, a testament to the early socialization efforts on the family’s pasture-based farm. They also employ low-impact fencing and natural shade plantings to preserve soil health and pasture biodiversity.