Leap Farms

Leap Farms, Scottish highland cattle, Hastings, MN, serves southeastern Minnesota near St. Paul. The farm draws on Peter Simones’s years of hands-on experience and maintains membership in regional breed associations with routine veterinary screenings and genetic testing for core health markers. Cattle live on mixed grass pastures under a rotational grazing plan, with shelter provided during extreme weather and daily handling to foster calm, social herds accustomed to human presence.

Leap Farms follows sustainable stewardship by integrating natural forage with minimal-impact fencing and water conservation practices across its rolling pastures. Calves receive early familiarization through regular hand interaction and group socializing, supporting easy transitions for new owners. Visitors often note the herd’s steady temperament and attentive care, reflecting the farm’s commitment to animal welfare and long-term breed quality. Peter occasionally hosts informal farm visits to allow prospective owners to observe calves interacting in pasture.