Cattle
Raising Healthy Cattle Through Sustainable, Farm-Grown Practices
Our cattle program is built on a balance of productivity, animal health, and environmental stewardship. As part of our mixed farming approach, our herd plays an important role in supporting both the land and the broader farm ecosystem.
Our Herd
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Commercial herd of crossbred cattle using Angus, Simmental, and Limousin genetics
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Small herd of purebred Red Angus cattle
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Proud members of the Canadian Angus Association
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Approximately 80 cows in total
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Two calving seasons:
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Late spring
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Early fall
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Feeding & Animal Care
Cattle are wintered on feed grown right here on the farm, including grass, hay, silage and corn silage. In the spring steer calves are sold as feeders and heifers are retained and developed into replacement animals.
Sustainable Practices
Cattle are wintered on feed grown right here on the farm, including grass, hay, silage and corm silage. In the spring Steer calves are sold as feeders and Helfers are retained and developed into replacement animals. We achieve this through:
Extended season grazing
Stockpiled forage
Rotational grazing throughout the summer
Natural wintering systems on the farm
These practices help:
Improve soil biology and structure
Enhance long-term soil health
Support biodiversity and forest habitat
Reduce reliance on external inputs
Environmental Stewardship
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do.
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Recipient of the Nova Scotia Environmental Farm Stewardship Award (2010)
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Ongoing commitment to our Environmental Farm Plan across all farm operations (2022)
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Certified in the Verified Beef Production Plus program (since 2017)
This certification, developed by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, ensures that our beef meets the standards set by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.