West Wind

West Wind breeds Murray Grey cattle in Cherry Valley, New York, within Otsego County and the Mohawk Valley near Utica. West Wind has bred Murray Grey cattle for several years, maintaining membership in the American Murray Grey Association and conducting annual health screenings for fertility, structural soundness and weight gain. The herd grazes on rotational pastures supplemented with balanced hay rations and mineral blocks, while cattle have access to open shelters and fresh water year-round.

Calves receive daily gentle handling from birth to foster calm temperaments and early socialization on the family-run farm. Breeding selections emphasize maternal traits and ease of calving, and many animals have earned ribbons at county fairs for sound structure and quality beef. The Freeland family has cared for this farm for generations, adapting ranch practices to local seasons and sharing insights with new cattle owners.