Mcwilliams Farms

Mcwilliams Farms, miniature hereford, Deep River, Iowa, serves Poweshiek County and the Des Moines area. The operation has been managed by Irena Mcwilliams for over a decade and maintains registration with the American Miniature Hereford Association, while calves receive routine health screenings for bovine viral diarrhea and hoof assessments by a local veterinarian.

Her herd grazes a mix of fescue and clover in a rotational system, and mineral supplements are provided year-round to support growth and reproductive health. Calves are raised with regular human interaction, starting in a sheltered barn facility to ease weaning and handling, which contributes to their steady temperaments.

Breeding records emphasize structural soundness and placid dispositions suited to small farms, and offspring have placed well at county fairs and regional events. The farm operates on conservation principles, maintaining grass corridors to benefit local wildlife and preserve soil health on its gently rolling acres.