Blackjack Farms

Blackjack Farms, Scottish highland cattle breeders in Ozark, MO, in Christian County and the Ozarks near Springfield. Owned by Bill Kelley and Ladell Kelley, it has been raising registered Scottish highland cattle with annual health screenings and American Highland Cattle Association membership since 2008.

Calves spend their first weeks bonding with their mothers on pasture and receive daily socialization to help them adapt to family farms and small homesteads. The family’s farmstead features century-old barns and a tranquil creek that offer visitors and livestock a calm environment throughout the seasons.

Prospective buyers appreciate its clear health records and the gentle temperament that highland cattle are known for on small acreage. Farm visits by appointment introduce each animal’s lineage and illustrate the family’s multigenerational approach to stewarding this heritage breed. Each animal is raised outdoors year-round with access to shelter and rotational grazing that supports its robust health and social bonds.