Hale Farms

Hale Farms, Shorthorn cattle, Charlotte, MI, Ingham County and central Michigan near Lansing. Penny, Caleb, Seth & Courtney Vance are registered with the American Shorthorn Association and follow breed-specific health testing guidelines. Their cattle graze on rotational pastures and benefit from daily handling in a family-run setting, promoting calm temperaments and natural growth.

The Vance family has managed this farm for decades, combining time-honored ranching methods with attention to maternal lines and carcass quality. Young calves are raised alongside their mothers in open pastures and introduced gradually to feedlot environments to support steady development. Visitors note the herd’s approachable nature and the farm’s emphasis on animal comfort throughout each stage of life. They occasionally host informal farm days for local 4-H groups to share practical aspects of cattle care. The herd benefits from veterinary partnerships for regular wellness checks and pasture management advice.