Tara Farm

Tara Farm raises Simmental cattle in Manlius, NY, serving Onondaga County and the Finger Lakes near Syracuse. Its breeding stock is registered and evaluated through national cattle improvement programs to maintain genetic consistency. The farm has maintained consistent breeding standards with health testing protocols endorsed by recognized beef cattle associations. Its herd benefits from rotational grazing across open pastureland, where calves receive daily hands-on care to encourage calm temperaments.

As a family operation, it focuses on transparent husbandry practices that emphasize animal welfare and sustainable land stewardship. Over the years it has refined selection for structural soundness and maternal qualities to support both growth performance and herd longevity. Barn facilities are designed to provide shelter during seasonal changes while allowing easy access for veterinary care. Visitors often remark on the herd’s approachable nature and the farm’s commitment to responsible cattle production.