Certified Hereford Beef®
Rancher-Owners are Highly Vested in the Brand and Product Quality
More than 8,500 Local Families are Raising Certified Hereford Beef®
Knowing the producers of your food gives you trust in the food you serve. Certified Hereford Beef® is proudly owned by more than 8,500 local ranching families across 48 US states.
Most are multi-generational, like the Hunt family, who operates Innisfail Farm in Madison, Georgia.
The Hunt Family
The Hunt family has called their land in Georgia “home” for seven generations. They bought their first Herefords in the seventies and have been focused on producing second-to-none beef quality ever since. For decades, they have been intent on breeding the finest animals—selecting for strong genetics, improving their herd year after year. Their cattle deliver the marbling strands and bold flavor that Certified Hereford Beef is known for.
The Hunt family is staunchly committed to taking the very best care of the animals and land they steward. Blending science with passion, they meticulously measure feed efficiency–saving precious water resources–and they work to eradicate invasive plant species and regenerate farmland. They installed a solar-powered well to conserve energy and continuously recycle poor-quality protein by-products, converting them into nutrient-rich cattle feed.
“My dad has spent a lifetime setting me up to carry on the best cattle raising practices,” said Weyman Hunt, “while giving me the rope to do new, different things that will enable us to continue to bring the very best beef to the marketplace.”
Certified Hereford Beef Means Uncompromising Quality
Raising Certified Hereford Beef is not just what the Hunt family does for a living — it’s a lifestyle that exemplifies their family values: building upon a legacy of hard work, integrity, and excellence.
Certified Hereford Beef rancher-owners are highly vested in their local communities. They are committed to best practices for Hereford breeding, raising standards, sustainability, and meat quality. And they are committed to helping our partners succeed.
Meet some of the families behind Certified Hereford Beef and discover what makes this breed—and their legacy—so exceptional.
(Check back as we spotlight more local ranchers!)
The Boatman Family – Perks Ranch in Illinois
As the sixth generation to raise Herefords, the Boatman family of Rockford, IL, is deeply rooted in this tradition. Nestled across 600 acres of rolling fields and woodlands, Perks Ranch is a true family affair. Tom and Tammy, with twins Kade and Kendall, raise this world-class heritage breed known for its unmistakable white faces and distinctive flavor and tenderness. From the pasture to the show ring and their work in junior Hereford programs, the family gives their all to the breed—and they stand firmly behind the unmatched quality of Certified Hereford Beef.
The Weldon Family – Ella Weldon Cattle in Oklahoma
Just west of Oklahoma City, Ella Weldon Cattle proudly raises Certified Hereford Beef®, backed by six generations of ranching tradition. The Weldon family named the ranch after their daughter, Ella, who’s already making her mark in the Hereford world. With deep roots in agriculture and a passion for quality, their homegrown beef helps feed families across the country. When you choose Certified Hereford Beef, it’s quality you can trust.
The Storey Family – Storey’s Hereford Ranch in Montana
“When raising heritage Hereford cattle is part of your bloodline, it’s part of you and your life story.” Since 1919, the Storey family has taken extraordinary measures to preserve the integrity of the land, breed, and family legacy. “We feed the world with one of the greatest, most trusted sources of protein money can buy.” Producing Certified Hereford Beef is a tribute to their ancestors and a family lifestyle that takes true grit and a passion for excellence.
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