Randy & Mary Beth Ray

Randy & Mary Beth Ray are Hereford breeders in Paris, MO, serving northeastern Missouri near Columbia. They have been raising Hereford cattle for more than fifteen years, are members of national registry programs and follow recommended health testing for fertility, disease screening, and genetic soundness. Their herd grazes on managed pastures with rotational turns throughout the growing season, calves benefit from daily low-stress handling, and all animals have access to shelter, clean water, and balanced nutrition.

The Ray farm sits on rolling pastureland in rural Monroe County, where generations of family experience shape a hands-on approach to sustainable land management and animal welfare. Calving season is overseen with individual attention for each cow and calf pair, while the herd’s structure quality and overall temperament have earned recognition at several regional shows and county fairs. Owners often share insights on pasture improvements and animal care at local workshops and discuss breeding practices, reflecting a philosophy that transparency and education support lasting relationships.