Sandy Jackson

Sandy Jackson, Wagyu cattle, Mena, AR, works in Polk County and the Ouachita Mountains near Hot Springs. It participates in American Wagyu Association programs, follows recommended health testing protocols, and maintains detailed breeding records to support genetic diversity.

Calves spend their first months on rotational pasture with mineral supplementation and gentle handling that encourages calm, social herd dynamics. Mature cattle are housed in spacious loafing sheds to protect from extreme weather while allowing free movement and natural foraging. The herd has achieved recognition for consistent marbling traits that small-scale buyers and local chefs appreciate for evenly distributed fat and tenderness. Based on a family tradition of agricultural stewardship that spans generations, the operation emphasizes soil health, composting, and rotational grazing to sustain the land. Visitors can arrange to tour the farm by appointment to see barn routines and enrichment practices in action.