Starkey Farms

Starkey Farms, Shorthorn cattle, Montgomery City, MO, serves Montgomery County and central Missouri near Jefferson City. Clare Starkey has been raising Shorthorn cattle on her family farm and follows breed association guidelines, including health testing to maintain herd quality. The herd grazes on managed pastures and receives daily handling to support calm temperaments and easy transitions for both beef and breeding stock. Calves are bottle-raised when needed and socialized alongside adult animals, reflecting a hands-on approach to livestock care.

The farm operates with an eye toward sustained pasture health and animal welfare, rotating grazing areas to maintain forage quality and reduce stress. Visitors often comment on the peaceful setting and attentive stewardship of the land, which has supported multiple generations of livestock. Starkey Farms values steady, sustainable breeding over rapid expansion, aiming to produce cattle that thrive in the regional climate.