Noelck Farms Cattle Company

Noelck Farms Cattle Company is a Hereford cattle breeder in Hampton, IA, in Franklin County and near Des Moines. The farm is active in American Hereford Association programs, maintains herdsires in a national registry, and follows health-screening protocols including genetic testing for common inherited conditions.

Cattle spend most of the year on rotational pastures, with access to shady feeding areas and roomy shelters during harsh weather, and calves receive regular handling to support socialization. Roots of the operation go back to a family farmstead established generations ago, and local producers note consistent structure and temperament in each calf crop. The team offers personalized guidance on herd management practices, traceability and nutrition planning for commercial beef operations, reflecting a commitment to steady herd improvement.

Bloodlines are chosen for maternal qualities, feed efficiency and frame development, aiming to balance calving ease with postweaning gain. For several seasons the breeder has welcomed visits by youth livestock clubs to foster early interest in animal care.