Cowpen Creek Farm

Cowpen Creek Farm raises Spanish criollo cattle in Poplarville, MS, in Pearl River County and the Gulf Coast near Biloxi. Jess Brown cares for the herd with a focus on balanced nutrition and routine health screening in coordination with local veterinarians. Animals graze on open pastures under shaded shelters, where early socialization helps develop calm temperaments suited to family farms and ranches.

The farm’s sustainable grazing practices reflect a commitment to land stewardship passed down through successive seasons and foster resilience in the breed. Visitors and longtime partners often note a strong sense of heritage in the herd’s hardiness and adaptability to the local climate. Programs focused on youth education introduce the next generation to livestock care and the cultural legacy of Spanish criollo cattle. Each breeding selection emphasizes temperament, physical soundness and genetic diversity to preserve traits that thrive in the region’s warm, humid environment.