An invitation to join us….
Welcome to the North American Devon Cattle Association website. The Association is made up of cattlemen from across the continent (yes, Canada, too) who would like you to join them in promoting and protecting the purity of Red Devon cattle. Some 50 years ago, the noted bovine expert, Jan Bonsma knew of no breed that could bring anything to improve the Devon cow. Incredibly, two centuries before, a noted expert of that day said almost exactly the same thing, word for word in his unpublished diary.
Two identical, expert judgments 200 years apart!
We’re all excited about Devon, one of the oldest breeds in the world, and its potential to revolutionize the cattle industry. The members of our Board form a kind of “big brother” program. They are standing by to help you.
A unique benefit of membership in NADA is our on-line registry. Once you’re a member and receive your password to this state-of-the-art registry you can register your cattle, sort them, manage them, and sell them.
There are many other benefits, too….educational and promotional help, site consultation, field days, and lots more. Most important, is our constant representation of Devon cattle at all the top agricultural events in the country. This is an exciting time to be a Devon breeder…all the more exciting, fun and profitable when you’re supported by top-flight cattlemen.
So join right now. It is as simple as clicking here.
Mission Statement
The North American Devon Association promotes the purity and propagation of Devon cattle as an integral part of a sustainable, grass-based farming system for the production of wholesome, high quality food.
NADA's Founding Officers and Board |
| The Board : (standing, l-r) Cope, Minto, Barlow, Moore, Roberts, Scannell, Schoumacher
(seated, l-r) Wobeser, Barto, Fry, Sydnor,
Shinn |
The people behind the Association….
The current members of the Board, all longtime cattlemen and women, come from all sections of the United States and Canada. They are dedicated first to the purity and success of the Devon breed and then to leading a professional, full-service association which furnishes registry, promotion, marketing assistance and education for its members.
Current officers of the Association:
| President |
Jeff Moore |
| Vice President |
Greg Hickl |
| Secretary |
Pam Trent |
| Treasurer |
Deb Manahan |
The members of the board are as follows:
Susan Beal (’12) is a holistic veterinarian and a native of Canada. She now lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Baron Buzhardt (’13) grew up raising beef cattle and working part-time at a local dairy. Since 1980, he has been part owner/operator of Ridge Lumber company. He and his wife Kim's interest in grass-fed beef began in the mid-80's and after attending a seminar with Gearld Fry in 2005, they began to focus on Devon genetics and direct marketing of their Devon/Angus cross cattle.
Gearld Fry ('13) bought his first cow when he was 10 years old. After a lifetime of study in which he became one of the nation’s top experts on cattle, Gearld settled on Devon as his “breed of choice”. He and his wife Margie live and farm near Red Bud, Arkansas.
Greg Hickl ('14) recently “retired” from corporate life and is now completely focused on building better food thru Devon genetics and sustainable agricultural techniques. Together with his wife Lavonne and their three daughters, Greg hopes to make significant strides in the development of Devon seed stock on their 825 acre ranch in western Arkansas.
Deb Manahan ('13) and husband, Cam live on a 450 acre farm near Fairfield, Texas that has been in their family since 1871. Devon are new to the farm, but are quickly taking over the commercial cow/calf, goat and sheep operations.
Jeff Moore ('14) and his wife, Shelli, operate Dixie Devon, a grass-based beef operation in southern Georgia. Like many farmers and ranchers, they “discovered” Devon only a few years ago and are establishing a full-blood herd.
Mike Scannel ('13) has been involved with sustainable agriculture for 30 years and he and Joan Harris share the workload on their Harrier-Fields Farm in New York, a well-known leader in grass fed farming.
Ridge Shinn ('12) has long had a personal mission of reviving the rural economy and hit upon grass-fed beef as a tool to reach his goal. He and his wife Lynn have been together in many agricultural projects. Ridge founded Bakewell Reproductive Center and Hardwick Beef to connect producers to the markets of the world.
Kendall Shrock (’12) was another cattleman converted to grass fed after an encounter with Gearld Fry at a conference. Shrock began his Devon journey by purchasing a few head in the first NADA Select Sale in 2007 and joined the board in 2009.. He and his wife Brenda have 7 little farm hands coming along to eventually do the heavy work at Circle K Devon.
Ted Stevens ('14) is a native east Texan, born in Kilgore, and with his wife Pat now owns a ranch near Hearne. Ted is the CEO of a consulting and manufacturing company but his passion is developing the very best genetics in each of his three herds: Devon, Red Poll and Hereford. Ted is committed to keeping each herd pure and manages them separately.
Pam Trent (’14) and her and husband, John, live in East Texas and own Lindley Organic Farm and Ranch. The land has been in Pam’s family since 1839. They raise Devon cattle, sell grass fed beef and raw milk and have A2 genetics.
If you’d like to know more about Devon or the North American Devon Association, you can contact any member of the board by clicking here.
