Ferreira Farms

Ferreira Farms miniature Hereford cattle in Penn Valley, CA, are raised in Nevada County’s Sierra Nevada foothills near Sacramento. Manny Ferreira has bred cattle for more than a decade and takes part in national breeding programs that include health screening and genetic tracking. Ferreira Farms holds membership in the American Hereford Association and adheres to industry standards for disease prevention and bloodline documentation.

Each herd grazes on rotational pasture and benefits from shelter corridors, clean water and routine wellness checks tailored to bovine needs. Calves grow alongside their mothers and gain early familiarity with farm life through hands-on handling and communal feedings. The operation’s open-air barns and enclosed paddocks balance protection from weather with ample space for exercise.

Selection criteria focus on a calm temperament and sturdy physique, so offspring often perform well in local agricultural shows and range-based settings. The practice of combining traditional stewardship with modern animal welfare insights supports cattle well suited to both family farms and commercial ranches.