Thomas E & Carol E Cummings

Thomas E & Carol E Cummings, Hereford cattle, Union Mills, IN, are based in LaPorte County and the Lake Michigan region near Chicago. They have been raising registered Hereford for over twenty years and maintain membership in the American Hereford Association. Annual health screenings for parasites, foot and eye exams, and genetic traits ensure the herd remains robust.

Their cattle graze on managed pastures that rotate seasonally to preserve soil and forage quality. Calves receive early socialization through gentle handling and remain with their mothers in a spacious barn during winter months. As a multigenerational farm, they value careful selection for temperament and structural soundness.

They have shown steers at local and regional fairs and occasionally earn ribbons for muscle development and temperament. Prospective visitors can observe the herd in open fields and learn about sustainable livestock practices during scheduled farm days.