Jim Fields

Jim Fields breeds Hereford cattle in Battle Ground, IN, serving Tippecanoe County and the Wabash Valley near Lafayette. With over fifteen years of experience and membership in the American Hereford Association, Jim Fields follows recommended health screening protocols. He raises his cattle on open pasture with daily turnout, regular veterinary checks and early socialization to support calm temperaments. Several of his registered Herefords have been shown with consistent placings at county fairs, reflecting careful selection for structure and temperament.

A longstanding commitment to sustainable grazing and rotational pasture management underscores his approach to herd health. Each calf is registered with individual identification and pedigrees are provided to maintain transparency on bloodlines. Jim Fields began breeding Herefords on family land that has been farmed for generations, emphasizing ethical handling and attention to each animal’s welfare. His herd of around fifty breeding cows allows for careful oversight of genetics and maternal traits.