Hickory Ridge Farms

Hickory Ridge Farms, Hereford cattle, Chipley, FL, Washington County and the Florida Panhandle near Tallahassee. It follows recommended herd health protocols and adheres to American Hereford Association guidelines, with annual genetic screening, mineral analysis, and veterinary oversight to support each animal’s well-being.

Calves are introduced to handling routines early, encouraging ease around farm equipment and occasional visitors. Its cattle graze open pastures under a rotational system and return to well-ventilated barns stocked with fresh bedding. Barns are maintained with clean bedding and ample shelter to protect livestock from seasonal weather shifts, and a balanced mineral program supports steady growth.

As a family-operated farm, it emphasizes sustainable grazing, close-knit herd management, and transparency in breeding records. Known for Hereford’s reputation for docile disposition and robust health, the ranch focuses on temperament trials alongside weight-gain benchmarks to ensure balanced development. Photography and detailed lineage charts illustrate the herd’s bloodlines.