White Pine Farm

White Pine Farm, Scottish highland cattle, Mount Vernon, IL, Jefferson County and southern Illinois near St. Louis. White Pine Farm has focused on breed-standard health testing and maintains affiliations with the American Highland Cattle Association for herd improvement. All breeding stock undergoes annual veterinary evaluations, including hoof inspections and genetic screening to support fertility and longevity.

Their cattle graze on rotational pastures enriched by legumes, with shade barns and fresh water available at all times. Herd cows calve outdoors when conditions allow to encourage natural behaviors, while calves benefit from hands-on handling to build calm temperaments. Sustainable soil-restorative grazing helps maintain pasture health and local biodiversity.

Eugene and Virginia Shemonic oversee each stage of herd management with a family-driven philosophy that spans generations. Calves are raised within a small herd setting to support social bonds before joining the main group.