Gracie A Norris

Gracie A Norris is a Hereford cattle breeder in Clayton, NC, in Johnston County and the Research Triangle near Raleigh. Norris registers every calf with the American Hereford Association and conducts annual veterinary screenings, including fertility and disease testing. While maintaining a small herd, Norris prioritizes individual animal well-being and transparency in every stage of development.

Her pasture-based herd grazes rotationally on managed fields and receives a balanced diet of locally sourced, nutrient-rich forage and premium hay, with mineral supplements tailored to breed needs. Calves undergo daily hands-on handling to develop calm temperaments and early socialization.

Several of her heifers have earned ribbons at regional and state livestock shows, reflecting Norris’s careful and consistent selection and breeding practices. The farmstead has been in the Norris family for three generations, where a commitment to sustainable land and soil stewardship guides every decision.