Virgil B Farm

Virgil B Farm raises Murray grey cattle in Encinitas, California, in Southern California near San Diego. Shelly Hancock maintains membership in regional cattle associations and ensures regular health testing for all breeding stock. The cattle graze on open grasslands and receive daily hands-on care from a small family team, which helps calves become well socialized before moving to new pastures. Feeding and rotational grazing practices aim to support sustainable land stewardship and animal welfare, with custom mineral supplementation tailored to herd needs. Pasture fences are regularly inspected, and calves receive shelter in weather-protected barns.

The farm dates its breeding program back more than twenty years and has earned a reputation among local ranchers for gentle temperament and consistent, healthy offspring. Visitors appreciate the transparent approach to herd management and the opportunity to witness low-stress cattle handling firsthand. Local reviews often note the farm’s welcoming environment and the reliability of its livestock selections.