Red Gate Highlands

Red Gate Highlands, Hereford cattle, La Porte City, IA, Black Hawk County in the Cedar Rapids area. It has a long history of selective breeding, with all cattle registered through U.S. pedigree programs and screened for health.

Animals are raised on rotational pastures and live in climate-controlled barns, with daily socialization efforts to ensure calm temperaments. The breeding line emphasizes maternal traits, resulting in cows noted for easy calving and sturdy health. Local ranchers appreciate the consistent quality of their stock, often returning for subsequent additions.

The farm adopts rotational grazing and integrates cover crops to maintain soil health and pasture diversity year-round. Calves are handled gently from birth, receiving early halter training and regular exposure to farm machinery noise to build confidence in varied environments. Visits by neighboring schools highlight the farm’s educational role in illustrating sustainable livestock management.