Elam Family Farm

Elam Family Farm, Hereford cattle, Racine, OH, in Meigs County near Athens, practices responsible breeding. With more than a decade of experience and membership in national bovine associations, it maintains rigorous health testing and genetic screening for every calf. Its cattle graze on rotational pastures and receive daily health checks, while young stock are socialized to gentle handling from an early age.

The family-run operation emphasizes low-stress handling and sustainable practices, raising calves exclusively on Ohio grasslands and supplementing with locally milled feeds. Their Hereford herd is selected for balanced temperament and structural soundness, with documented lineage going back several generations on the farm. Local producers and 4-H members often turn to them for guidance when starting herds, appreciating the transparency of breeding records and hands-on mentorship. The farm’s open-barn layout allows visitors to see the herd at pasture, reflecting a commitment to both animal welfare and informed breeding choices.