Derksen Farms

Derksen Farms is a Shorthorn cattle breeder in Medina, OH, serving Medina County and the Cuyahoga Valley near Cleveland. Bernie Derksen has been raising Shorthorn cattle for over fifteen years, participates in the American Shorthorn Association, and maintains routine genetic screening and vaccination protocols. Animals rotate across rolling pastures, receiving daily handling from early weaning through maturity to encourage calm temperaments and ease of care.

The farm sits on land held by the Derksen family for three generations, combining low-stress herd management with seasonal barn housing and a hay-based winter diet. As a small-scale operation, Derksen Farms dedicates time to each animal’s growth, socialization and halter training, resulting in cattle noted for their steady demeanor. A recent local review praised Bernie’s meticulous herd records and consistent care routines. Calving season runs from spring through early summer, with calves raised alongside the herd in open paddocks to support natural behaviors.