World Devon Congress

A Word From Our President

Devon Cattle are making history and, in the news, again. Of course, I am talking about the World Devon Congress tour and 400 Year commemoration of Devon cattle coming to the Plymouth colony and birthing the us cattle industry. I am so excited to share this historical celebration with Breeders from around the world and with our fellow American Milking Devon cattlemen and cattlewomen from right here in the US. For many years, I have sought the company of and enjoyed the wisdom of my good friend, John Hall, AMDA President. We have worked together on numerous Devon projects going back Decades. Before this, I sold cattle to Johns Uncle, Ray Clark and before that, his aunt, Diurna Kibbe (Daughter of Devon legend, Myron Green). Simply put, the Hall family is Devon Royalty, and I am honored to celebrate this Historic occasion with them and with all of you. So, please join us for the2024 World Devon Congress tour (info in magazine). Many premier US Devon breeders are preparing for our arrival and will showcase their cattle and farming operations, share wisdom and insight to farming in their environment, and generously wine and dine us all as we celebrate together the worlds most practical breed of cattle! If you can’t make it for the whole tour, there are opportunities to participate on a smaller scale or for portions of the journey. The BIG CELEBRATION will be May 2nd, 2024, at Plimoth Patuxent Museum in Plymouth, Mass. This is not to be missed as we walk Devon cattle through the living history museum reenacting the first animals landing in Plimoth, 400 years ago. We will also hear reports from the Presidents of the Different Devon breed societies from around the Globe, and more. Please reach out with any questions or to volunteer to help spread the word.

- Red Devon USA President, Jeremy Engh

Meet Our Host Breeders

Blue Bear Farm

Enjoy a light breakfast and meet the Tanner’s growing herd of Red Devons thriving in the Red Hills region of SW Georgia.
Click here to visit their website!

Edgewood Plantation

Susan Simmons and staff look forward to hosting the second stop on the 2024 World Devon Congress. The Cattle and farm are gorgeous and provide a great representation of Devon Cattle thriving in the Deep South. Click here to visit their website!

Deep Grass Graziers

Dan Glenn is a nationally renowned producer of grass finished beef. His operation grazes cattle year-round on both cool and warm season annuals grown on irrigated pastures. Click here to visit their website!

Walker Century Farms

Long time producers Bill & Nancy Walker manage Walker Century Farm in Anderson, South Carolina. They have diverse genetics and a multifaceted operation. They work with experts at Clemson University and plan to have expert speakers discussing beef production on coastal grasses in South Carolina. Click here to visit their website!

Lenoir’s Creek

Charlie & Martha Trantham manage and co-own the oldest Devon herd in the country. Lenoir’s Creek is beautifully set in the mountains of western North Carolina a great example of Devon thriving on rocky and harsh terrain. Click here to visit their website!

4 Seasons Farm

Robert & Diana VanKirk. Bob grew up on a beef farm and has enjoyed developing his own herd of over 120 registered Devons plus commercial cattle, with total numbers approaching 250 head. They strive to producer some of the best registered Devons available through their breeding plan which utilizes AI, embryo transplant, an natural service. They utilize superior genetics from several different countries striving for the best conformation plus performance. 4 Seasons Farm animals have brought home numerous awards from the 2022 National show. They welcome you to come see them at work. Cattle will be shown at a beautiful farm that they call “Cow Heaven” with rolling hills, trees, and Clover Creek. Click here to visit their website!

Lamppost Farm

Steve & Melanie Montgomery Click here to visit their website!

Lakota Ranch

The Engh Family. The Enghs are planning a herd tour at 2 of their 7 farms. They will also showcase premier animals of their own and from visiting Devon breeders. Lakota Ranch has been working with Jacob Guilley of American Farmland Trust and Allen Williams of the Soil Health Academy on a cover crop grazing program and are planning a field day in conjunction with the tour. Additional points of interest will be a stock dog demonstration, multi-species grazing, a look at the farm store, and a meal featuring Devon beef. Click here to visit their website!

Full Moon Farm

Paul Colluci welcomes visitors to upstate New York and the home of his Devon and Angus cattle herds. Visitors will be treated to beautiful cattle, scenery, and Devon beef prepared by the Culinary institute of the local university. Click here to visit their website!

Thistle Hill Farm

Thistle Hill Farm is nestled on the banks of the Rappahannock River in Fauquier County Virginia, beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains. We present the best of traditional English genetics alongside the best genetics from American and New Zealand. Click here to visit their website!

Plimoth Plantation

The site of Devons arrival in the United State and the site of our 400-year celebration of the role of Devon cattle played in the American Beef, Dairy, and Drover industries. Click here to visit their website!