Tjardes Farms

Tjardes Farms, Herefords, Foosland, IL, is a family-run operation serving Central Illinois near Springfield. It has practiced cattle breeding over multiple generations, maintaining registrations through recognized associations and ensuring routine veterinary health and wellness screenings. Its calves are raised on open pastures with access to shelter, fresh water, and year-round shade, receiving daily handling from an early age to encourage a calm, tractable disposition.

The farm’s rolling prairie landscape offers a natural setting where cattle can graze rotationally to preserve soil health and forage quality. Visitors often remark on the herd’s sturdy conformation and gentle temperament during on-site evaluations. With a focus on balanced bloodlines and sound structure, Tjardes Farms emphasizes functional traits that suit both beef production and family-farm environments. Buyers appreciate the guidance provided on breeding strategies, herd health planning, and pasture management to support sustainable cattle operations.