Fred & Barbara Rawe Ijt

Fred & Barbara Rawe Ijt, Hereford cattle, Carrollton, IL, Greene County and the Illinois River Valley near St. Louis. They have been raising Hereford cattle for more than a decade and maintain American Hereford Association membership with regular health screenings for their herd.

Their cattle graze on rotational pastures and receive daily handling to encourage calm temperaments and socialization. The farm operates on principles of low-stress care and regenerative land management. Breeding focuses on balanced genetics for calving ease, feed efficiency and maternal strength suited to both pasture and show barn. A family homestead since 1973, Fred & Barbara Rawe Ijt balance traditional practices with modern welfare standards. Visitors note the relaxed herd and approachable team on onsite farm tours. Each spring, the Rawe farm welcomes participating youth through its support of 4-H livestock projects, offering hands-on experience in animal care.