Taylor Family Farm

Taylor Family Farm is a breeder of Scottish highland cattle in Manhattan, KS, in the Flint Hills near Topeka. Jeff and Malinda Taylor have raised highland cattle for over fifteen years, maintaining registrations through the American Highland Cattle Association and conducting routine health screenings for every calf. Their herd grazes on rotational pastures adjacent to the farmstead, and each calf spends early weeks alongside siblings to encourage social development before joining adult groups.

The farm operates on sustainable principles, limiting herd size to ensure attentive care, rotating grazing lands, and minimizing environmental impact. Their breeding decisions are guided by performance records and maternal traits, with pedigrees that include champions and long-lived foundation stock. Calves are accustomed to gentle handling from birth, fostering trust and a steady temperament in mature animals. Visitors often comment on the calm temperament of the cattle and the Taylors’ openness when discussing breeding goals and pasture management.