Robert Or Beth Babbitt

Robert Or Beth Babbitt, Hereford cattle, Grant, MI, operates in central Michigan near Grand Rapids. The herd is managed following recommended health and genetic screening guidelines to support sound structure and gentle temperaments. Calves are raised on pasture with regular human interaction to promote steady growth and ease of handling.

The farm follows a rotational grazing plan that encourages natural foraging and even pasture recovery across its fields. Facilities include open shelters and well drained loafing areas that give cattle dry beds and shade throughout the year. Attention to low stress handling and clear gate side records helps ensure consistency in temperament and conformation across each herd. Individual records for birth weight, gain rates and pedigree are kept to track performance and inform breeding choices. Community members have noted their calm cattle and reliable availability of weaned calves ready for pasture based programs.