Max Troyer

Max Troyer is a Chianina cattle breeder in Iowa City, IA, Johnson County and the Corridor near Cedar Rapids. He has more than a decade of experience and holds memberships in national cattle registries while following routine health testing protocols for all breeding stock. His cattle graze on wide pastures seeded with native grasses, receive daily handling to promote calm dispositions and are housed in barns that are cleaned and bedded with fresh straw. All animals have access to mineral supplements year-round and benefit from sheltering through winter with heated, draft-free waterers to maintain steady growth.

Breeding stock is selected for structural soundness and docility to support lasting herd quality, with several young bulls and heifers having placed in local county fairs. The farm sits on sustainable grassland where controlled rotational grazing enhances soil health while supporting the herd’s nutritional needs. Many visitors remark on the steady temperament and adaptability of his calves when they move into new settings. His approach balances practical husbandry with careful record keeping so each animal’s history and performance remain transparent.