Gary & Deborah Funkhouser

Gary & Deborah Funkhouser are Hereford cattle breeders in Strasburg, VA in the Shenandoah Valley near Winchester. They have been raising Hereford cattle for over a decade, participate in regional livestock workshops, and maintain memberships in national breeding associations.

Their herd undergoes routine certified health screenings for common genetic and structural traits, and calves are raised in seasonal grass pasture systems with clean shelters and attentive daily care. Their emphasis on gentle early socialization helps calves adapt to handling and develop steady temperaments. The family farm traces back several generations, and local farmers often note the consistent quality and calm disposition of their stock.

In regional livestock shows their cattle have earned recognition for sound structure and balanced conformation. Visiting farmers comment on the open-barn environment and well-managed pastures, citing clear records of lineage and health history. They follow rotational grazing practices to support soil health and animal well-being.