Kevin Or Julie Bender

Kevin Or Julie Bender, Hereford breeders in Goodrich, ND, care for livestock in north central North Dakota near Minot. They have raised Hereford cattle for more than twenty years, participating in registry programs and scheduling regular health screenings for fertility and feed efficiency. Their herd grazes on rotational pasture during the summer and moves to sheltered pens in colder months, with calves socialized early through daily hands-on family interaction.

As a family-run farm they emphasize maternal traits and feed conversion rates, with several animals placing well at county fairs and feeder calf shows. They follow industry-recommended guidelines for supplementation and mineral management, adapting feed rations to seasonal changes. Their approach blends traditional ranching practices with updated nutrition plans to support steady growth and temperament you can count on. Prospective visitors remark on the herd’s calm demeanor and strong mothering instincts. Their cattle enjoy shaded water stations and wide corridors to promote comfortable movement.