Graden Farms

Graden Farms, Shorthorn cattle, Ann Arbor, MI in Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan near Detroit, is managed by Earl Graden. It maintains health screenings and follows guidelines from national breed associations, logging breeding records to uphold genetic strength and minimize common herd health issues.

Its cattle graze rotationally across rolling pastures, moving between open fields and tree-lined paddocks that offer shade and fresh water year-round. Socialization begins soon after birth, with calves forming small peer groups that ease weaning and foster calm, well-adjusted animals. Graden Farms emphasizes gentle handling from calfhood through all stages, ensuring livestock remain accustomed to routine care, transport and handling.

Earl Graden draws on family farming roots to balance production goals with animal welfare, keeping facilities clean and staff attentive to individual needs. Visitors and local producers appreciate the farm’s transparent record-keeping and its collaborative support of area agricultural workshops and community events.