Hess &Alyssa Pettegrow

Hess & Alyssa Pettegrow are Hereford breeders in Oakfield, ME, in Aroostook County near Presque Isle. With over fifteen years of breeding registered Hereford, they maintain membership with the American Hereford Association and follow recommended health screenings for fertility and udder quality.

Their cattle graze on rotational pastures and calves are gently handled daily to encourage calm temperaments and early socialization. A century-old barn houses brood cows while young stock enjoys access to fresh shelter and outdoor pens year-round. Several of their calves have placed well at local agricultural fairs and drawn praise for sound structure and gentle dispositions. Visitors often note the farm’s relaxed pace and commitment to producing beef cattle suited to family operations across Maine. Manure is composted to nourish fields and water sources are routinely checked to ensure clean drinking for all livestock. This family-run operation shares its harvest at local markets and supports agricultural education in the community.