J & D Hereford Farm

J & D Hereford Farm raises Hereford cattle in Marion, NC, in McDowell County and the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville. The farm emphasizes breed standards and herd health, working with lineage records, regular veterinary screenings, and essential vaccinations to support strong, fertile stock.

Cattle graze on rolling pastures of fescue and clover, and daily handling helps maintain a calm, approachable temperament from weaning onward. Rotational grazing and locally grown forage maintain balanced nutrition without added growth hormones or confinement feeding. The farm’s roots trace back to early twentieth-century ranching families in the area, and that heritage shapes a hands-on approach at every stage of growth.

Visitors often note the quiet pastures and the herd’s steady nature when viewing calves born each spring. Breeding selections focus on temperament, maternal qualities, and structural soundness, yielding uniformly sturdy calves. By balancing tradition with practical husbandry, the farm offers genetics well-suited for diverse beef operations across the region.