We run a cow-calf operation.  Most of our cows have been raised here and a few we have bought to bring in new blood.  We mainly use Hereford cows and a Limousine bull.  Every few years we have to sell the current bull and find a new one to keep the breeding operation going. We raise our cattle with no hormones.  They are fed grass from May-October and then hay and corn silage from November-May.  In the winter months, we keep them in the nice warm barn and on the nice days, they get to go outside and enjoy the sun!  We try to have our calving season starting March 1st.  The calves then stay with their mom for 4-5 months before they are weaned.  We then choose the ones for finishing.  We try to finish only steers and keep or sell the heifers for breeding.