Marsh Cheney Ranch

Marsh Cheney Ranch raises Hereford cattle in Odessa, MO, in northwestern Missouri near Kansas City. The ranch has steadily built its herd over the past several years under multigenerational guidance, and adheres to American Hereford Association standards, including routine health testing, parasite control, and nutritional evaluation. Animals graze on open grass pastures set amid rolling hills and seasonal streams, and receive daily handling from birth to foster gentle temperaments, sound conformation, and robust growth.

As a family-run operation established by local ranchers, Marsh Cheney Ranch emphasizes sustainable pasture management, rotational grazing systems, and attentive animal welfare. Their approach blends traditional ranching know-how with modern care practices, resulting in cattle with strong maternal lines and even temperaments that perform reliably in ranching operations, 4-H projects, and hobby farms. The ranch regularly participates in regional livestock fairs to support breed education and community engagement. Since its founding, the ranch has maintained a family atmosphere where each animal’s well-being is closely monitored.