Christina & Dennis Kampen

Christina & Dennis Kampen, Hereford cattle, Gibson City, IL in Central Illinois near Champaign. They have raised show and commercial Hereford cattle for more than a decade and belong to the American Hereford Association. All their cattle undergo annual health screenings and genetic testing to support robust herds and predictable calves.

They maintain pasture-based grazing with rotational paddocks to ensure nutritional diversity and gentle handling from birth. Their calves are socialized alongside other livestock and regularly handled to foster calm temperaments in both show rings and working herds. As a family-operated farm with deep Midwestern roots, they share occasional insights with visiting students and 4-H groups about sustainable cattle management. Many of their breeding cows trace back to nationally recognized bloodlines known for docility and strong maternal instincts. They follow guidelines set by the Beef Quality Assurance program to promote responsible antibiotic use and environmental stewardship.