Proven Red Devon genetics for grass-based herds, and 100% grass-fed beef from our farm nestled in the Appalachian mountains of central Pennsylvania.
Straws from our herd sires, including the two-time National Grand Champion.
View bulls → 02 · GENETICSEmbryos from proven cows like Spas Holly, crossed with top bulls.
View embryos → 03 · LIVESTOCKSelect registered bulls, heifers and cows for sale throughout the year.
Seedstock for sale → 04 · FARM FOODGrass-fed Devon beef, raised with care from our farm to your table.
Join the beef wait list →We offer select Devon bulls with the genetic diversity to match your production goals. Whether you need larger-framed bulls to cross with commercial cattle or moderate-framed bulls tailored for grass-finishing programs, we help you find the right fit. If we don’t have the exact bull you need on hand, we will help you source him.
We combine our own focused breeding strategies with top-tier genetics from breeders across the country, alongside carefully selected imported bloodlines. This diverse genetic base allows us to continuously improve and maintain quality, high-performing animals.
Registrations will be transferred within one week of animal purchase.
Additional bulls are available! Please call 814-937-6919 for details, or send us a message to ask about what we have.
Ask about bulls for saleWe offer select heifers for sale, and can often fill larger orders. If not, we can help source or produce what you are looking for.
We strive to breed cattle that will produce well into their teens, maintaining excellent udders and structural conformation. Come visit our herd and look around.
Registrations will be transferred within one week of animal purchase.
We offer select cows for sale, and can often fill larger orders. If not, we can help source or produce what you are looking for.
We strive to breed cattle that will produce well into their teens, maintaining excellent udders and structural conformation. Come visit our herd and look around.
Registrations will be transferred within one week of animal purchase.
We offer 100% grass-fed Devon beef, from what is widely known as the “Butcher’s Breed,” which efficiently produces high-quality meat on a forage-only diet.
Price includes custom cutting, butcher fees, and vacuum packaging. On-farm pickup only.
Thank you for your interest! Because we prioritize orders for our long-standing customers, we are unable to accept new clients at this time. If you would like to be notified in the event an opening becomes available in the future, please join our wait list below.
We are Bob and Diana VanKirk, located in beautiful central Pennsylvania and raising premium Red Devon cattle and 100% grass-fed beef. We believe in balancing regenerative land stewardship with ethical animal husbandry, recognizing that a healthy herd begins with healthy soil. Through rotational grazing and close daily attention, we pair sound practices with the right genetics to optimize the well-being of our cattle and produce high-quality beef. Driven by integrity, we are committed to properly caring for our animals and serving others with honesty, fairness, and respect.
Bob has been raising cattle most of his life, developing an eye for highly productive, long-lasting animals. After introducing a Devon bull to the farm, the Red Devon breed quickly earned our affection for their extraordinary docility, ease of handling, and other outstanding traits. Bob calls Red Devon cattle the “easy breed.” Also known as “Ruby Reds,” we find these cattle to be a beautiful sight grazing in the fields, and consider Devon beef to be truly exceptional.
As one of the largest Red Devon seedstock producers in the United States, 4 Seasons Farm offers some of the finest registered genetics available. We have meticulously built our herd using bloodlines from trusted breeders in the USA, England, New Zealand, and Australia to produce cattle with exceptional growth, conformation, and performance on grass.
By combining performance data with generations of proven genetic tracking, we provide cattle built for maximum efficiency, structural soundness, and longevity. We achieve genetic diversity through artificial insemination, embryo transplants, and natural service, giving you the flexibility needed to successfully outcross your herd.
We enjoy supplying families with clean, nutritious, and flavorful 100% grass-fed Devon beef raised on our pastures. By exclusively selling custom-cut beef in bulk shares (including quarters, halves, and wholes), we ensure our customers receive high-quality meat at the best possible value, while keeping our operation efficient and sustainable.
One of the rewards of our work is the fellowship we share with the Devon community. The camaraderie, shared wisdom, and mutual support among fellow enthusiasts and Red Devon USA (RDUSA) members make the journey more special, as do our customer relationships. As the current president of RDUSA and a longtime member of its board of directors, Bob, alongside Diana, is committed to preserving and promoting heritage Red Devons while producing top-quality beef. It is also our pleasure to host farm events that bring together, educate, and support fellow farmers and our local community.
Beyond Bob’s work with the association, he greatly enjoys helping new and seasoned farmers build and improve successful beef cattle operations. At 4 Seasons Farm, we welcome the opportunity to serve you—whether by guiding you to the right animal, helping you achieve your cattle farming goals, or providing your family with premium, 100% grass-fed beef.
We would love to meet you, so please reach out to talk or schedule a visit to the farm!
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Devon cattle reached what is now the United States in 1623, when the ship Charity brought a consignment of red cattle consisting of one bull and three heifers from Devonshire, England to Edward Winslow, the agent for Plymouth Colony. These red cattle, brought in by the Pilgrims, are widely considered to be the first purebred cattle to arrive in North America.
The Pilgrims, and later the colonists, valued Red Devons for their powerful draft labor, rich milk, and high-quality meat. This includes George Washington, who favored Red Devon cattle as the primary “triple-purpose” breed for his extensive farming operations at Mount Vernon. Their stamina and other outstanding traits then made Red Devon oxen the primary muscle behind early American expansion.
Today, historic Mount Vernon and Colonial Williamsburg, along with many dedicated breeders, continue to preserve and promote heritage Red Devons, while an increasing number of farmers, ranchers, and homesteaders are discovering the value of this amazing breed.
For the second year in a row, 4 Seasons Red Moose was named National Grand Champion Red Devon bull at the show in Remington, Virginia. The Altoona Mirror covered the win, noting that Moose is a 2,200 lb premier herd sire well known for characteristics that fit perfectly into grass-finished beef operations.
“I don’t care what breed or what color… this is the configuration I want him to have.”– Judge Tommy Clark
Straws are $45 each with volume discounts. Contact us to reserve before the breeding season.
We have an open-door policy and invite you to call or send us a message any time to talk about Devons or schedule a visit to walk the pastures, see the herd, and view the cattle up close.
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven”
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