Oct. 9, 2015
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West Virginia Family Honored for Historic Angus Herd
Kinsey’s Oak Front Farm has been home to Angus cattle for more than 50 years.
In 1961, James A. Kinsey, Flemington, W.Va., with his parents, purchased five registered Angus heifers and one bull from their family doctor – “the doctor who brought me into this world,” according to James. That was the official beginning of the family’s registered Angus herd, which is still in operation 54 years later.
To recognize his dedication to the Angus breed, the American Angus Association is proud to name Kinsey’s Oak Front Farm a Historic Angus Herd. The award is presented to Angus breeders or immediate families who have been in continuous production of registered Angus cattle for 50 years or more.
James’ parents, C.R. and June Kinsey, ran a Holstein dairy from 1932 to 1960. In 1961, when the family decided to transition into a beef cattle operation, Angus or Hereford cattle were the only choices available in the area. Charles A. Haislip, their family doctor, owned a herd of registered Angus, and James liked that the breed was known for maternal traits and calving ease. The Kinseys’ bought the five yearling heifers for $200 per head. To sweeten the deal, Dr. Haislip also threw in a registered-Angus bull.
A decade later, after James graduated from college, the Kinsey family expanded the herd. They began performance testing with the state performance program, then later with Angus Herd Improvement Records® (AHIR®).
Today, James A. Kinsey’s son, James F., owns and manages the herd of 180 registered Angus cows at the farm in northern West Virginia. The Kinseys market most of their bulls through the West Virginia Performance Sale in Wardensville, while they sell their cows and heifers private treaty.
The Kinseys’ pride in the Angus business, which began more than 50 years ago, is sure to continue for many years to come.
Visit www.ANGUS.org for more information on the Historic Angus Herd Award and view a list of awarded members since the program began in 1988.
— Written by Melinda Cordell, Angus Media
ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association® is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving nearly 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by nearly 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.
For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.ANGUS.org.
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