March 10, 2022

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Cutline: Pictured from left are Larry Patterson, owner of BoPat Farms, Patterson Freeman, grandson holding Baker Freeman, great grandson, and Bo Freeman, great grandson.

Tennessee farm recognized as a Historic Angus Herd

BoPat Farms has been home to Angus cattle for more than 50 years.

Larry Patterson founded BoPat Farms, originally named Bolton and Patterson Farms, in Bradford, Tenn. in the summer of 1970. The new name, BoPat Farms, was formed from Larry’s wife’s maiden name, Bolton, and the Patterson name in 1986.

The herd began as a small, secondary business to their row crop operation, but Angus quickly became the staple. The combination of the maternal and carcass traits made Angus the right option for the BoPat operation. They started by selling bulls privately and eventually grew to their own production bull and female sales.

The BoPat foundation cattle were purchased from Rishel Angus, North Platte, Neb.; VanDyke Angus Ranch, Manhattan, Mont.; and Sydenstricker Genetics, Inc., Mexico, Mo.

“Our markets have been built on supplying the commercial cattlemen with quality product that checks the boxes for profit,” Patterson said.

Over the years, Patterson has served as a voting delegate or alternate for the state of Tennessee at the Angus Convention. He has also served as chairman, president and board member for countless state and regional cattle organizations.

There are now five generations of cowboys who work on the farm either permanently or part-time. Patterson still works daily with the herd of 150 females alongside his grandson, Peyton Pruett, who serves as herdsman.

The American Angus Association’s Historic Angus Herd Award recognizes Angus breeders and immediate families who have been in continuous production of registered-Angus cattle for 50 years or more. Visit www.angus.org for more information or to view a list of awarded members since the program began in 1988.

— Written by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications

ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association^® is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by more than 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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