Harris Farm

Harris Farm is a heritage red poll breeder in Chesley ON, Canada, in Bruce County and southwestern Ontario near Kitchener. Mary-Jean Harris has been preserving heritage red poll genetics for over 15 years and follows Ontario cattle association guidelines, including routine health screenings and genetic evaluations. Livestock graze on rotational pasture across gently rolling fields and receive daily handling from weaning, fostering calm temperaments and strong immune development.

The farm partners with a local veterinary clinic for personalized nutritional plans, ensuring balanced forage and supplemental feed through each season. Pasture groups are kept small to encourage natural social bonds and regular hoof trimming and vaccinations follow a consistent schedule. Calves are showcased at local community fairs and educational events to highlight the breed’s resilience and friendly disposition.

Calving season runs from spring into summer, with each newborn calf monitored closely for growth milestones and vaccinated per recommended protocols. Harris Farm’s commitment to heritage breeds extends to outreach programs that educate local schools about sustainable livestock farming.