West Farms

West Farms raises Hereford cattle in Palmyra, IL, serving Schuyler County and the Mississippi River valley near Quincy. West Farms maintains registration with the American Hereford Association and follows annual herd health screening that includes veterinary checkups and genetic assessments.

Its youngstock graze on managed pastures year-round and are accustomed to handling through gradual socialization. The farm’s commitment to low-stress husbandry supports steady growth and gentle temperaments across its herds. With roots in family agriculture dating to the early 1980s, West Farms has supplied breeding stock to both regional programs and local farms.

Visitors are welcome by appointment to tour the facilities and observe cattle at each stage of development in open-range paddocks. Pasture rotation and feed supplementation ensure balanced nutrition for breeding cows, weaned calves and yearlings. A small team on site oversees daily care, monitoring each animal’s well-being through all stages of growth.