Luellen Farms

Luellen Farms, Miniature Hereford cattle in Minburn, IA, is located in Polk County and the Des Moines metro near Des Moines. The farm has been raising Miniature Hereford cattle for close to a decade, following health protocols recommended by national breed associations and providing routine veterinary care for vaccinations and pasture parasite management.

Its herd grazes on rotational grass pastures and calves are handled daily from birth to encourage calm, confident temperaments and smooth transitions to weaning. A family-run operation, Luellen Farms blends traditional husbandry methods with sustainable land stewardship practices on rolling pastures. Many of their cattle have placed at regional agricultural shows, reflecting careful breeding decisions and consistent attention to sound structure and disposition.

Visitors appreciate the open barn layouts where each animal has space to socialize and express natural behaviors. Farm routines are shaped by the welfare of every cow and calf, ensuring a balanced environment for both animals and people.