Sherry Roche

Sherry Roche raises Wagyu cattle in Ellis Grove, Illinois, in Randolph County and the Metro East near St. Louis.

She has more than a decade of experience and works with national breed association programs to follow recommended genetic health screenings. She is a member of the American Wagyu Association and shares best practices at regional cattle workshops. Her herd grazes on rotational pastures and receives daily hands-on care from birth to finishing, which encourages calm temperaments and steady growth.

Winter months find the herd sheltered in a well-ventilated barn with open access to fresh water and comfortable bedding. A focus on sustainable land stewardship guides water conservation practices and supports diverse plant life alongside the herd. Family roots in local agriculture inform her approach, combining traditional husbandry with modern welfare standards. Each animal’s lineage and temperament are documented to maintain full transparency at every stage.