Orchard Beef

Orchard Beef, Shorthorn cattle, Worthington, MN, in Southwest Minnesota near Sioux Falls, is focused on breeding well-balanced beef cattle. It has more than a decade of experience guided by Aaron Nystrom and follows American Shorthorn Association health testing and registration standards. The herd grazes native prairie grasses and benefits from year-round access to fresh water and shelter.

Every animal receives regular handling from birth, including early socialization in a spacious calving barn and routine hoof and health inspections. A rotational grazing approach supports sustainable land stewardship, forage diversity, and improved soil condition across the pastures. Feedback from area cattlemen often highlights the herd’s sound structure, consistent weight gains and steady dispositions under handling. Calves remain with their dams until weaning in the fall, ensuring natural growth patterns and well-conditioned stock for future operations. Annual performance records track weight gain, feed efficiency and maternal traits to guide selective breeding choices.