Carter Farms

Carter Farms, White Park cattle, Anderson, CA, serves Shasta County and Northern California near Redding. As a partnership, Jim Carter and Retha Carter have been raising White Park cattle for over fifteen years, maintaining membership in the American White Park Cattle Association and adhering to comprehensive health protocols that include genetic screening, vaccination schedules, and parasite control.

Their cattle spend each season on managed pastures with rotational grazing, supplemented by hay harvested on site, and calves are handled gently from birth to build trust and social confidence. The Carters’ family operation traces back to Retha’s parents, and their open-air barns framed by oak groves provide shelter while allowing natural light and air to circulate.

Attention to soil health and biodiversity on the 200-acre property underpins their husbandry, resulting in hardy animals with calm temperaments and strong maternal instincts. Feedback from neighboring ranchers and local livestock shows often notes the herd’s steady disposition and solid conformation.