James Eastep

James Eastep is a Hereford cattle breeder in Mount Jackson, VA, in the Shenandoah Valley near Harrisonburg. He follows industry best practices, maintains thorough health records and participates in breed registry programs to support stable bloodlines.

The herd is raised on rotational pasture to encourage natural grazing behaviors and gentle temperaments during routine handling. The farm’s approach emphasizes sustainable land stewardship alongside attentive husbandry, with cattle accustomed to open fields and seasonal herd health evaluations. A recent testimonial from a local producer notes the even temper and solid conformations typical of the stock. Cattle are handled calmly from birth, leading to improved growth and ease of management.

Operating as a family-run farm for more than three generations, the operation refines herd genetics with a focus on structural soundness and feed efficiency. Breeding stock are evaluated annually by independent experts to ensure performance and compatibility with a variety of farm systems.