Quail Ridge Farm LLC

Quail Ridge Farm LLC in Rutherfordton, NC breeds Hereford cattle and operates in Rutherford County and the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville. It has been raising registered stock for more than a decade with membership in the American Hereford Association and carries out annual veterinary health screenings. Pastures follow a rotational grazing plan and cattle receive supplemental hay in winter to ensure consistent nutrition year-round.

The farm emphasizes early socialization, allowing calves to be accustomed to handling and farm routines from a young age to support a gentle disposition. Herd health is monitored through vaccinations and parasite control overseen by a local large-animal veterinarian. Quail Ridge Farm LLC often supports local 4-H and FFA programs, giving youth hands-on experience with livestock. As a small family-run operation, it balances traditional husbandry with sustainable pasture management to maintain animal welfare and land health.