Black Pine Farm

Black Pine Farm breeds beefalo in Thompsonville, MI, serving Benzie County and the Leelanau Peninsula near Traverse City. Owned by Byron Swisher, the farm follows breed association guidelines including routine veterinary health screenings and genetic assessments, ensuring each calf meets established standards for hybrid vigor and temperament. Animals graze on rotational pastures with access to shelter, and calves are introduced early to regular handling to promote calm behavior and ease of management.

The farm sits amid restored woodlands and rotational meadows, a setting that supports natural foraging and sustainable land stewardship across its fields and shelters. Attention to balanced nutrition and seasonal herd evaluations helps maintain clear breeding records and supports long-term herd health without relying on intensive confinement or growth promoters. Buyers note the beefalo’s consistent frame and gentle demeanor, attributes reflected in past herds and shared through detailed farm visits and transparent herd documentation.