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Burns Farms Registered Hereford and Angus Cattle is one of the most respected cattle operations in Tennessee and the Southeastern United States. Located in Pikeville, Tennessee, Burns Farms has built a reputation for producing high-quality Registered Hereford and Angus cattle backed by decades of experience, proven genetics, and a commitment to agricultural excellence.
Founded in 1952, the farm has grown from a small 4-H project into one of the largest Registered Hereford cattle operations in the Southeast. Today, Burns Farms continues its tradition of helping cattle producers improve herd quality through superior breeding stock, outstanding genetics, and professional customer service.
The story of Burns Farms began when Phillip Burns purchased two Hereford heifers as a 4-H project. Over the decades, the family transformed that humble beginning into a nationally recognized cattle operation serving producers throughout Tennessee and across the United States.
Today, Burns Farms remains committed to preserving the agricultural heritage of the Sequatchie Valley while embracing modern breeding practices that produce productive, efficient, and profitable cattle for commercial and registered breeders alike.
Burns Farms specializes in breeding and marketing high-quality Registered Hereford and Angus cattle designed to improve herd performance, maternal traits, efficiency, and profitability.
Burns Farms is recognized throughout the cattle industry for its leadership and commitment to breed improvement.
Phillip Burns served as President of the American Hereford Association in 1998, reflecting the farm’s longstanding influence within the Hereford industry and dedication to advancing the breed nationwide.
The operation continues under the leadership of Phillip Burns and Farm Manager David Burns, combining decades of experience with a forward-thinking approach to cattle production.
Burns Farms hosts two major cattle sales each year, attracting buyers from across the Southeast and beyond.
These sales provide cattle producers with opportunities to acquire elite breeding stock backed by generations of careful selection and performance evaluation.
Burns Farms helps cattle producers build stronger, more productive herds through superior genetics and carefully selected breeding stock. Their focus on quality, consistency, and long-term performance allows customers to improve herd efficiency, profitability, and overall cattle quality.
Burns Farms actively shares updates, cattle photos, sale information, breeding insights, and farm news through their online platforms.
For more than seven decades, Burns Farms has helped preserve and strengthen the agricultural traditions of Southeast Tennessee. Their continued investment in cattle genetics, farm stewardship, and producer education has made them a respected leader in the livestock industry.
Their success demonstrates the enduring value of family farming, responsible animal husbandry, and a commitment to excellence that spans generations.
π Burns Farms Registered Hereford and Angus Cattle continues a proud Tennessee farming tradition by producing elite cattle genetics and helping livestock producers build stronger, more profitable herds throughout the Southeast and across the nation.