James Bryson

James Bryson and Sarah Bryson are pineywoods cattle breeders in Brevard, NC, serving western North Carolina near Asheville. They have over a decade of experience raising this heritage breed and maintain membership in the American Livestock Conservancy registry, with regular health screenings for Johne’s disease and bovine leukosis. Their herd grazes rotationally on mixed grasses with ample shade and access to natural spring water, and calves stay close to their mothers to support gentle handling.

Every animal undergoes early socialization to adapt calmly to farm visits and seasonal weather. On their family-run hillside farm, they balance pasture management with small-scale seed crops to nurture soil health and biodiversity. Recent feedback highlights the Brysons’ transparent updates and the calm disposition of their yearling heifers. This approach reflects their belief that healthy soil yields resilient cattle, respected by local homesteaders and small-scale dairies alike.