Lonestar Farms

Lonestar Farms, miniature herefords, Dowelltown, TN, is in the Upper Cumberland region near Cookeville.

Established more than a decade ago, the farm participates in programs sponsored by the American Hereford Association and follows recommended genetic evaluations to promote structural soundness and overall health. Cindy Cunningham oversees daily care in pasture-based paddocks where cows and calves can roam freely, with early handling sessions that focus on calm interactions and consistent comfort checks. Routine veterinary screenings and nutritional plans support balanced growth and disease prevention across all age groups. Purebred herd registration and transparent lineage records are maintained for every animal, offering clarity in breeding goals and health history.

The farm’s rolling fields and weather-protected calving shelters reflect a hands-on approach to welfare and environmental adaptation. Several of their cattle have placed at local agricultural fairs and some have advanced to state-level competitions for temperament and conformation. That focus on traceable bloodlines and pasture rotation underpins the farm’s steady improvements over the years.