Ponderosa Farms

Ponderosa Farms breeds Simmental cattle in Penn Yan, NY in the Finger Lakes region near Rochester. Ponderosa Farms has been raising Simmental cattle for over a decade and follows health-testing protocols recommended by breed associations, including genetic screening for growth traits and participation in performance recording programs.

The cattle graze on rotational pastures with access to weather-protected shelters on the 355 W Lake Rd property, and they receive balanced rations formulated with local feedstuffs. Calves are handled daily from birth to promote calm temperaments and early socialization, with individual records maintained for each animal.

As a family-run operation, the farm works closely with local veterinarians to monitor herd health and adheres to sustainable practices such as pasture rest and manure composting. Many of their cattle have earned recognition at county fairs for structural correctness and uniform growth, reflecting the farm’s focus on functional breeding and gentle temperaments.