Thelen Farms

Thelen Farms raises Wagyu cattle in Jackson, TN, in West Tennessee near Memphis. Thelen Farms holds memberships in the American Wagyu Association and follows recommended genetic and health screening protocols to ensure herd vitality. Ranch routines combine rotational grazing with managed feeding programs to support both animal welfare and meat quality.

Calves come accustomed to gentle handling from an early age and spend time in comfortable barns during colder months. Randy Thelen draws on years of hands-on experience to maintain transparent records of lineage and performance metrics. Each breeding cycle emphasizes balanced growth rates and genetic diversity to maintain herd health. This approach alongside moderate herd sizes has fostered steady praise from local restaurateurs and fellow breeders.

Since its founding by Randy Thelen, the farm has combined family farming traditions with careful selection to produce cattle noted for rich marbling, tender texture, and steady growth under pasture-based conditions.